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At MSME Sparks 2026, Google Cloud showcased how no-code AI agents can help small businesses compete with larger enterprises, without the need for large engineering teams.

Vipul Organics grew from a small dye trader into a Rs 175 crore colour chemistry exporter serving manufacturers in 45 countries.

Prof Ashok Jhunjhunwala calls for 20 million entrepreneurs, leaner syllabi and deep-tech solutions to transform India at scale.

We were fabricating chips three years before TSMC existed. In 2026, with live shipments and Semicon 2.0, India is rebuilding what the 1989 fire broke.

GX Group grew from an Ericsson castoff into a telecom exporter and is now investing Rs 500 crore to make photonics chips in India.

Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy has raised Rs 1,300 crore through an oversubscribed QIP, with the proceeds earmarked for manufacturing expansion and product development.

Most business leaders know that AI can help them make decisions faster. Far fewer know where to actually start. At the grand finale of MSME Sparks 2026, Google Cloud's Nikhila Gudipati had a clear answer.

On the opening day of MSME Sparks 2026, Zoho's global startup head broke down how India's MSMEs can borrow the best of startup culture while staying anchored to the fundamentals that have always kept them standing.

Fynd's Ragini Varma explains how AI can help India's MSMEs automate retail operations, improve efficiency, and grow without adding staff.

At MSME Sparks 2026, Misha Sharma of Dvara Research explained why India's nano enterprises remain locked away from formal credit, and outlined three policy shifts that could bring millions of invisible businesses into the financial system.

Recur Club founder Eklavya Gupta explains how MSMEs can choose between debt, equity, and alternative financing based on business needs.

At MSME Sparks 2026, Enviu's Devansh Peshin discussed textile recycling, circular economy, green jobs, and the future of waste management in India.

At MSME Sparks 2026, Wilma Rodrigues, Chief Transformation Officer at Saahas Zero Waste, explained why circular business models will define the next decade of waste management in India.

Speaking at MSME Sparks 2026, Raman Khanduja of Mintoak said the next opportunity for banks lies in using payment data to improve MSME credit, cash flow, and business growth.

At MSME Sparks 2026, Tarun Singh, Founder of Highbrow Securities, explained why governance, consolidation, and a clear business narrative matter more than revenue when preparing an SME for an IPO.

The speed of AI adoption inside enterprises has been extraordinary. Employees are using AI to analyse documents, draft content, accelerate research and improve decision-making.

Kottravai operates as a private limited company and is entirely bootstrapped, with Karunya and her co-founder investing in the venture.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

Myntra cuts seller onboarding to 12 days with AI catalogue tools, fit visualizers, and Maya chatbot, a look inside its Bengaluru mynnovAIte showcase.

AquaAirX's AVATAAR moves from air to underwater in a single mission, built for coastal patrol, search and rescue, and defence.

The Bengaluru-based deeptech startup makes teachable AI agents for off-road robots, rented as a service, and has raised $2.4 million in a seed round led by 8X Ventures.

Harvested Robotics' tractor-mounted weeder uses AI to spot weeds and lasers to kill them, cutting the cost and the chemicals of Indian farming.

Backed by Tim Draper, the Bhubaneswar startup already delivers Army supplies to soldiers in the Himalayas, carrying cargo to altitudes vehicles simply can't reach.

Discover five thought-provoking books that challenge conventional beliefs about success, work, happiness, and the life you choose to live.

Transition VC is focused on the energy transition segment and with Fund II it aims to get into newer areas of investment.

From Monacos discounted deal to the Gulfs multimillion-dollar contracts, hosting fees reveal who really funds Formula 1s global calendar.

After 40 self-funded years, Iswarya raises 350 crore from OrbiMed to expand fertility treatment across underserved India.

The guidebook, developed in consultation with leading mental health, education, and child development specialists, goes beyond simple screen-time limits to offer families practical, evidence-based strategies to co-create healthy digital habits, according to a release.

Bihar brothers Rahul and Vikash turned 30,000 into Minus Degre, a 1.2 crore startup making premium products from plastic waste.

The fintech company, which recorded positive momentum across all business segments, is leveraging AI deeply to drive productivity.

Discover five powerful books that explore personal freedom, independence, authenticity, and what it truly means to live on your own terms.

Metastable Materials believes Indias growing battery waste isnt really waste. The Bengaluru startup extracts lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper and aluminium from spent batteries and sells them as refined commodity metals.

Discover seven insightful books that encourage empathy, open-mindedness, and a deeper understanding of people and their choices.

The Hyderabad-based startup will use the funding to expand manufacturing across India, the UK and the US and scale mission systems, propulsion and autonomous defence technologies.

Discover 5 insightful books that explain why we seek approval and validation, and learn how self-worth, confidence, and authentic living are built.

The Rourkela startup makes indigenous ROVs and AUVs to inspect bridges, pipelines and undersea cables, and won a Rs 66 crore Indian Navy contract under iDEX.

InsideFPV makes combat-ready FPV and kamikaze drones designed for minus-35-degree borders, and delivered 100 to the Indian Army in 60 days.

The Bengaluru-based General Autonomy builds indigenous robot dogs and humanoids to automate factory work, as the founders believe Indias future with automation lies in physical robots and hardware development.

The Bengaluru-based deeptech startup makes hyper-flexible robotic arms to inspect confined industrial spaces, and has raised $2.1 million in a funding round led by pi Ventures.

The fund II of Steptrade Capital will invest in companies at the pre-IPO stage who are present in the segment of emerging tech themes.

At a creator staycation in Goa, Rippl hosted its first Sharing Circle, where the conversation was not about follower counts but about the recommendations that do not always make it to social media.

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

Rakesh Chopdar rose from a Hyderabad workshop to build AZAD Engineering, a global supplier of critical aerospace and defence parts

Applications are open for the 11th edition of one of India's most prestigious innovation platforms, offering winners mentorship from Marico's Founder and Chairperson, Harsh Mariwala, national visibility, and access to capital.

India's first bullet train: 357 km of viaduct built, tunnelling under Mumbai begun, first section 2027, cost near Rs 1.98 lakh cr.

Plazza has raised funds to expand its pharmacy network, aiming to improve medicine availability as Indias digital health and quick commerce sectors continue to grow.

Foodwize's B2B segment, Foodwize Ignite, helps chefs, hospitality professionals, and businesses embed sustainability into their food practices.

Vikram-1 is a four-stage launch vehicle designed to carry payloads of up to 350 kg to low Earth orbit (LEO), the region of space where many Earth observation, communication and scientific satellites operate.

In this photo essay, we showcase an art exhibition at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, along with curator insights.

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 241st quiz. Ready?