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Odisha's Lok Bhavan becomes India's first Platinum certified green Lok Bhavan

Odisha's Lok Bhavan scores 88/100 to become India's first Platinum certified green campus under IGBC's stricter 2024 system.

1 Sep 2026 7:38 pm
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (September 1, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

1 Sep 2026 6:56 pm
Reliance Consumer enters ice cream market with Bombay Creamery

Reliance Consumer will initially launch Bombay Creamery in Western India before taking the brand nationwide.

1 Sep 2026 6:33 pm
Whatfix Co-founder and CEO Khadim Batti passes away

Batti co-founded Whatfix with Vara Kumar in 2014 in Bengaluru. The company is a digital adoption platform (DAP) that overlays software applications to provide real-time, in-app guidance, training, and analytics for users and employees.

1 Sep 2026 6:30 pm
Unacademy-upGrad deal began with an audacious pitch in 2020, says Screwvala

Over lunch at Taj Lands End in Mumbai in 2020, Gaurav Munjal approached Ronnie Screwvala and Mayank Kumar about bringing Unacademy and upGrad together. His idea went further than a merger. Munjal wanted to run the combined company.

1 Sep 2026 3:11 pm
InsuranceDekho, RenewBuy announce merger to build pan-India insurance distribution platform

The combined entity will have a pan-India presence, with a premium book of over Rs 6,600 crore in FY26.

1 Sep 2026 3:10 pm
upGrad wraps up Unacademy acquisition at $200M

The deal that brings together two major edtech businesses gives upGrad an entry into online test-preparation while extending its reach across a much broader learner journey.

1 Sep 2026 1:14 pm
7 Quotes from Deep Work for anyone struggling with focus

Discover 7 inspiring quotes from Deep Work by Cal Newport that offer powerful lessons on focus, productivity, and meaningful work.

1 Sep 2026 1:00 pm
Yuma Energy raises $35M in Series A from Magna International

Yuma Energy said it will primarily utilise this capital for the expansion of its battery as a service network across the country.

1 Sep 2026 12:23 pm
Kepler Aerospace bags $8M to deploy swarming satellites

Bengaluru-based Kepler Aerospace will use the seed funding to deploy six swarming ISR satellites and expand its mission operations and avionics businesses.

1 Sep 2026 12:17 pm
How Magron is building Generation 2 of electric vehicles

Bengaluru-based EV startup Magron is developing three electric motorcycles alongside technologies such as wireless charging and an AI-powered riding assistant.

1 Sep 2026 12:00 pm
Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights 20-year vision for Indias semicon industry

Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted a 20-year vision to build Indias semiconductor ecosystem, as Semicon 2.0 expands the countrys manufacturing, design, research and skills capabilities.

1 Sep 2026 11:06 am
EquityList launches AI-native cap table and compliance OS

EquityList launches AI-native cap table and compliance platform The company, which manages more than $20 billion in securities across 650+ companies and 80,000+ stakeholders, has introduced AI capabilities for equity management and compliance workflows. EquityList has launched an AI-native cap ta

1 Sep 2026 8:30 am
How Tim Cook turned India into Apples growth engine; NIIF raises Rs 19,000 Cr infra fund

Close to 55 million iPhones were assembled in India in 2025, or roughly a quarter of Apples global production.

1 Sep 2026 7:30 am
As Tim Cook steps down, India stands at the heart of Apples next chapter

Tim Cook, once Steve Jobs operations man who made Apples trains run on time, turned India from a market of promise into a key centre for sales and production. His successor must now take that two-sided bet deeper.

31 Aug 2026 7:08 pm
Close to half the merchants not willing to pay MDR on UPI: Survey

LocalCircles surveyed 32,796 people across districts for this study. MDR is a fee paid by businesses to payment processors for accepting digital payments.

31 Aug 2026 7:05 pm
From Patnas Settlements to Cancer Care and AI: The Story of Gautam Gauri

Discover how Gautam Gauri transformed personal loss into purpose, advancing education, cancer care, and AI-driven access in Bihar.

31 Aug 2026 7:03 pm
How new broadcast technology is changing the way fans watch cricket

The India-Afghanistan cricket series will bring together immersive camera angles, AI-led graphics, and a fan-powered sight screen to create new ways for audiences and brands to engage with the game. Cricket broadcasting has come a long way since the BBC showed matches from a single end of the st

31 Aug 2026 6:47 pm
Jagdish Farshan raises Rs 43.5 Cr led by Sharrp Ventures

This Gujarat based regional snack brand will use this capital for expansion related activities.

31 Aug 2026 6:19 pm
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (August 31, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, August 31, 2026.

31 Aug 2026 6:17 pm
From roots to returns: Why Indian real estate is drawing NRI interest

As India's real estate market expands, overseas Indians are looking beyond the traditional idea of owning a home back home. Infrastructure-led growth, organized retail, and new mixed-use destinations are opening up a wider investment opportunity.

31 Aug 2026 4:20 pm
Bharat Innovates: Building the ecosystem for Indias deeptech future

Indias deeptech ecosystem is moving from promise to global relevance, with 4,000+ startups and growing support from academia, industry, policy, and capital. Bharat Innovates 2026 highlights what the ecosystem needs next: stronger research commercialisation, industry adoption, and patient capital.

31 Aug 2026 3:17 pm
NIIF raises Rs 19,000 cr as first close in second fund

The second fund of NIIF was anchored by the Union government with participation from overseas sovereign funds and Indian financial institutions.

31 Aug 2026 2:15 pm
Government notifies Rs 1.27L-cr Semicon 2.0 with eligibility norms, sops

The move comes at a time when semiconductors have emerged as a critical strategic resource globally, with the AI boom driving unprecedented demand for advanced chips and memory.

31 Aug 2026 1:53 pm
From theory to practice: building customer agents with Google's no-code tools

Join Google Cloud's AI experts for a live, 30-minute session on building and deploying generative AI customer agents in minutes, not months.

31 Aug 2026 1:32 pm
10 Lessons from The Midnight Library about second chances

Discover 10 powerful lessons from The Midnight Library about second chances, regret, self-acceptance, and finding meaning in life.

31 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
Pet insurance guide: Why every pet owner should consider coverage

From routine veterinary consultations to unexpected treatments, the right insurance coverage can help pet owners plan for healthcare expenses. Pets are valued companions who bring happiness and comfort to many households. Their healthcare needs may include veterinary consultations, treatments,

31 Aug 2026 12:05 pm
7 Quotes from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius for resilience

Discover 7 powerful quotes from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius that offer timeless lessons on resilience, adversity, and inner strength.

31 Aug 2026 8:40 am
How Minus Degre turns plastic waste into eco-friendly materials; 5 organisations taking healthcare to rural India

Minus Degre company converts plastic waste into eco-friendly materials to manufacture products for businesses and consumers. Also read about five organisations that are taking healthcare closer to rural India with telemedicine centres and maternal and child programmes.

31 Aug 2026 7:30 am
Smartworks to invest Rs 600 Cr in FY27 to expand biz, meet rising demand for managed office spaces

The Gurugram-based listed realty firm has signed up more than 3.5 million square feet of space, which is either under construction or coming up for construction.

30 Aug 2026 5:05 pm
Hindusthan National Glass and Industries issues default notice to Bira 91, plans to move NCLT

The container glass manufacturer has issued the notice under Section 8 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, a mandatory step before filing an application for commencement of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process.

30 Aug 2026 4:46 pm
Online grocery venture Satvacart shuts down after 12-year run

Founder Rahul Saxena said the company explored fresh funding and acquisition opportunities before deciding to wind down operations.

30 Aug 2026 3:44 pm
Services, automation, credit: Test your business creativity with Edition 247 of our weekly quiz!

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 247th quiz. Ready?

30 Aug 2026 8:20 am
Narrate the story behind the brand: Gifts World Expo highlights shifting customer expectations

In this photo essay, we showcase more highlights from a leading gifting platform at Palace Grounds, Bengaluru.

30 Aug 2026 8:15 am
AssessPrep turns test scores into data schools can use; VC inflow into startups sees marginal rise

AssessPrep uses AI to create, grade, and analyse tests, helping schools see where students are struggling, and not just what they scored. Venture capital funding into Indian startups rose marginally in the last week of August.

30 Aug 2026 7:30 am
Temasek backs Singapore Airlines' investments in Air India

A statement from Temasek, which is a stakeholder in Singapore Airlines, comes against the backdrop of concerns raised in certain quarters about the carrier's investment in the loss-making Air India.

29 Aug 2026 5:38 pm
(Weekly funding roundup Aug 22-28) Marginal rise in VC inflow

The total funding for the week was $245 million across 27 deals, compared to $187 million raised in the previous week.

29 Aug 2026 11:40 am
Jio Platforms secures Sebi nod for Indias biggest $3.8B IPO

The company plans to issue up to 27 crore fresh equity shares, equivalent to about 2.9% of its post-issue equity base, according to its draft prospectus. The offering could value Jio Platforms at about $137 billion, people familiar with the matter said.

29 Aug 2026 9:52 am
Can a cheek swab screen for 7,442 genetic disorders?

SugarStrings says its proprietary machine learning-based crawler identifies novel mutations with 94.89% accuracy, allowing it to analyse genetic data across more diverse populations.

29 Aug 2026 8:45 am