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In the rarefied world of theoretical physics, where Albert Einsteins shadow still looms large, Harvard University and scientists around

General Atlantics bet on Balaji Wafers signals a maturing PE market for Indian heritage brands. With valuations soaring, global funds are aggressively backing regional snack leaders to drive national scale.

Organic or paid growth? Learn how Indian startups should choose the right growth strategy by stage, budget, ROI, and unit economics.

The company said the newly-raised capital will be used for core research and development, capital expenditure and for the firms go-to market strategy.

Here are 4 focus areas developers will explore at DevSparks Pune on Feb 28, 2026, from agentic AI to frontier tech opportunities, and more.

The Kapiva Innovation Fund will support Ayurveda projects across segments that demonstrate scientific rigour and commercial viability.

Profitability metrics deteriorated significantly at the operating level. Loss before exceptional items and tax widened 56% to Rs 1,885.06 crore in H1 FY26, compared to Rs 1,206.79 crore in H1 FY25.

Learn how Indian startups use growth hacking systems to scale to Rs 1 crore faster, with practical steps on validation, channels, pricing, and retention.

The offering is structured entirely as an offer for sale, with no fresh capital being raised by the company. The IPO comprises up to 5.06 crore equity shares being sold by existing shareholders, according to the filing.

In the Union Budget 2026, founders and investors seek procurement mandates and critical infrastructure status. They advocate for regulatory speed and mission-linked risk-sharing to foster a sustainable and globally competitive ecosystem.

Escape Plan is doubling down on mass-market affordability in travel gear, building a distribution-led platform and scaling physical retail across metros and Tier II cities as it looks to deepen access, widen price points, and consolidate the fragmented luggage category.

Eternals outgoing CEO and co-founder, Deepinder Goyal, has handed Albinder Dhindsa the crown to the food-tech giant. The EV ecosystem is looking for clarity and refreshed capital allocation in the upcoming Union Budget. ClimaCrew is ramping up the cultivation of seaweed.

Digital tokens such as stablecoins have been a tectonic shift for global finance, allowing for the movement of money across borders at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional banking.

Eternal's new era under Albinder Dhindsa comes as the group trades short-term margins in District for a long-term moat in supply chain and dining tech. From Hyperpure and Blinkit's profitability to Deepinder Goyal resigning, here are the key takeaways.

At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Indias approach to artificial intelligence was placed firmly in the global spotlight.

Indias ongoing economic reforms are being widely recognised both domestically and internationally, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a recent interview

Carrum, a fleet management company, is one of Ubers existing partners. This investment is expected to help Carrum expand its fleet and scale operations.

Quick commerce leader Blinkit posted a historic Rs 4 crore EBITDA profit in Q3 as revenues jumped to Rs 12,256 crore driven by supply chain savings and festive buying.

Pocket FM plans to develop specialised models for creative writing and audio production rather than rely on general-purpose AI systems from Google and other providers.

Small-town entrepreneurs focus on trust, steady demand, and low costs to build stable businesses that grow quietly and last longer.

Eternal has appointed Albinder Dhindsa as the new Group CEO, Deepinder Goyal said in a letter to shareholders.

Varthana, founded in 2013, provides loans to affordable private schools and students, and operates across multiple Indian states.

Devender Gaur, a resident on lives on Deen Dayal College Road in Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, and runs operates a small automobile workshop

How a home-run beauty service grew into a local salon in Ghazipur For Meera Maurya, the decision to start a beauty business was not a single moment

From rising costs to digital access, home-based businesses are reshaping Indias economy, offering flexibility, resilience, and local opportunity.

Success is often explained as talent, intelligence, or luck. But if you look closely at people who consistently perform well across fields

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Exfinity Venture Partners has completed three strategic exits in the past 12 months and has initiated fundraising for its fourth fund.

The startup plans to use the capital to expand its research-led product portfolio across cookware and kitchen essentials and strengthen its supply chain and product development capabilities as it scales.

What once lived firmly in the realm of science fiction is getting a serious commercial push: a hotel on the Moon. California-based space tech startup

The multi-stage fund will look to make investments in about 15-20 defence and space-tech startups.

The mezzanine funding comes from International Finance Corporation, British International Investment, and Tata Capital.

Indias climate tech sector is scaling fast, driven by policy, capital and deeptech innovation. Why founders see it as a once-in-a-generation opportunity.

The company said the funding will be used to support the companys efforts to expand its national footprint, strengthen EPC and installer enablement, and accelerate distributed solar adoption among MSMEs and households by enhancing affordability and execution reliability.

The feature is intended to help investors make decisions on buying, holding, rebalancing and exiting mutual funds with deep insights, personalised portfolio guidance, and round-the-clock chat support.

From continued support for importing lithium-ion cells to receiving subsidies to bring E3W on par with petrol-run E3W, the EV ecosystem is looking for clarity and refreshed capital allocation in the upcoming Union Budget.

Wealthy is a technology platform for independent financial advisors in India, enabling client onboarding, portfolio management, and transactions across mutual funds, stocks, insurance, and alternative investments.

PhonePe's IPO will be an offer for sale by existing shareholders, with the company not seeking to raise any fresh capital. OpenAI sees growth via a compute-to-revenue flywheel. Shadowfax is betting on its unified app that lets riders toggle between delivery formats to maximise hourly earnings.

The company plans to use the capital to expand its engineering and go-to-market teams, develop new products, and scale its presence outside India.

India's central bank has proposed linking BRICS countries' digital currencies to ease cross-border payments in trade and tourism, potentially reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar, according to Reuters. The RBI wants this on the agenda for the 2026 BRICS summit, which India will host. But why is In

Speaking at a session during the Annual Meeting, Nadella said the goal of artificial intelligence should be to improve everyones lives, from education outcomes to public sector efficiency.

With desktop devices now handling models once reserved for data centres, developers are rethinking how they iterate, test, and scale. This shift is reshaping the first mile of AI development. Surya Kannoth For years, AI engineers have been pushing hardware far beyond what it was designed to do.

YourStory, in partnership with OpenAI for Startups, has launched a nationwide campaign to discover Indias most exciting AI builders. The initiative will spotlight developers, students, and founders using OpenAI tools to turn bold ideas into real-world impact.

Founded by Dunzo co-founder Mukund Jha and his twin brother Madhav Jha, Emergent provides an AI-native platform that lets anyone create production-ready web and mobile applications through natural languagewithout writing code.

The proposed IPO will be an offer for sale by existing shareholders, with the company not seeking to raise any fresh capital through the listing, sources said.

For more than a century, Gillette has remained a dominant force in mens grooming, surviving wars, recessions, technological shifts

Carl Jung spent much of his life exploring a question that remains deeply relevant today: Who are you, really? For Jung, life did not truly begin at birth

Razia Abbas Rizvi, a resident of Lucknow district, spent most of her adult life managing her household, with little exposure to work outside the home.

Rohit Yadav did not plan to become an entrepreneur early in his career. A postgraduate by qualification, he spent several years preparing

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, January 20, 2026.