Meanwhile, in Beijing, more than 500 humanoid robots are competing in 26 events ranging from soccer and boxing to sorting medicine and cleaning up at the first World Humanoid Robot Games.

In an exclusive conversation on Independence Day, Shradha Sharma, Founder and CEO of YourStory, sat down with Deepak Garg, Founder of SatoshiWealth and AnywhereJobs, to decode how AI and blockchain could reshape Indias economic trajectory.

Initially introduced in 2023 as part of its profitability push, Swiggy has been gradually raising the platform fee over time with no reported dip in order volumes.

PM Modi also broke Indira Gandhi's record by delivering 12 consecutive speeches from Red Fort, standing next only to Jawaharlal Nehru, who delivered 17 Independence Day addresses in a row.

On the occasion of its 79th Independence Day, India stands tall with newfound confidence. In the early decades of freedom

NuVentures did not disclose the value of the investment in Perplexity, which was made through a secondary transaction. The VC claimed it has seen a rapid rise in the value of its investment.

Viksit Bharat must be built not just in Bengaluru and Mumbai, but also in Bhagalpur and Patna. The road to 2047 runs through every village and districtand Bihar may be the most crucial stretch.

Addressing the nation on the 79th Independence Day, Modi said that six semiconductor units are already on the ground and four new units have been given the green signal.

As of June 30, 2025, India's total installed electricity capacity stood at 484.8 GW, of which 242.8 GW (or 50.08%) came from non-fossil-fuel sources, including renewables, large hydropower, and nuclear energy.

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This Gurugram-based tech-enabled wealth management company has developed a software that is making financial advisory more dynamic.

Zaggle's net profit rose to Rs 25.88 crore in Q1 FY26. Revenue from operations climbed 31.4% to Rs 331.49 crore, while total income rose 33.7% to Rs 343.20 crore.

The Ministry of Defence is overhauling its procurement process to make it easier for startups to supply equipment and technology to the armed forces, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said, outlining a plan to shorten contract approval timelines and create a dedicated purchase channel for young

Ahead of India's 79th Independence Day, we take a look at Indias defence startups delivering world-class systems that are redefining self-reliance and making their mark on global battlefields and security markets.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, August 14, 2025.

TMRW's revenue grew 38% in the first quarter of FY26, even as its losses widened by 37% to Rs 63 crore.

From managing high return-to-origin rates to reducing cash cycles, AI-powered logistics solutions are helping D2C brands fight common hurdles in the industry. YourStory brings you five startups leading the charge.

Brainbees Solutions, the parent company of FirstCry, saw its topline marginally shrink on a sequential basis as the company significantly reduced its losses from the previous quarter. StudioBackdrops has made it its mission to empower and enable Indias creator economy.

In a conversation with YourStory, Sidharth Gupta, Co-founder of Treebo Hospitality Ventures, walks through the companys biggest pivotsfrom near-collapse to profitability, and from budget focus to a full-fledged mid-market expansion.

Ride-hailing platform Rapidos foray into the food delivery landscape is expected to challenge the heavy commissions levied on restaurants by food-tech giants Zomato and Swiggy.

The new integration gives users access to share prices, market news, and corporate updates from both the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange.

Brainbees will infuse Rs 19.96 crore into GlobalBees, which plans to complete portfolio rationalisation by FY26 while focusing on core category growth.

In its report, published by the RBI on Wednesday, a panel sets out a framework to guide the use of AI in the financial sector, aiming to harness its potential while safeguarding against associated risks.

Amazon Now started a pilot in Bengaluru more than six months back, and marked its Delhi debut around mid this year.

Livspace founder Ramakant Sharma and Kedaara Capitals Nishant Sharma also joined the funding round in a personal capacity.

Abha Maheshwari, who led ALLENs digital arm from its early days, has stepped down, announcing she will take a short break before her next role.

The electric motorcycle maker added that while the company was in the early stages of assessing these markets, it expects to deploy bikes to theses countries by early 2027.

Brainbees Solutions, the parent of FirstCry, narrowed its losses to Rs 47.8 crore in the June quarter, even as its revenue dipped to Rs 1,862 crore from Rs 1,930 crore sequentially.

The investment, which is expected to happen over the next five years, will help expand the OEMs global expansion plans and meet demand for low-emission vehicles in Dubai.

Originally designed for use cases like splitting bills or reminding friends to pay back shared expenses, it has increasingly become a security concern.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Bluestones IPO drew bids 2.53 times the offer size by the final day, led by qualified institutional buyers whose quota was subscribed 4.08 times. Retail investors subscribed 1.13 times, while NIIs bid for 46% of their portion.

The acquisition, executed through parent company Finnew Solutions, will enable Niyo to offer a full range of forex servicescash, cards, and outward remittances.

Apollo HealthCos double-digit growth and first-quarter profit rebound set the stage for its demerger and planned listing by FY27.

India's peak tax return filing season is underway for the financial year 2024-25 (assessment year 2025-26), with the government extending the deadline for most non-audit taxpayers to September 15, 2025.

The new venture will rely on Radico's distribution and marketing, and D'YAVOL team's creative abilities, and will launch a luxury tequila soon.

Founded in 2023, StampMyVisa processes visas for over 60 countries and has handled more than 50,000 applications. The company is in advanced talks to raise $3 million to support its next growth phase.

The agreement will cover areas such as fraud and anomaly detection, development of biometric liveness detection tools, identification of high-risk enrolment/update categories, improvements in biometric matching algorithms, and other priority areas.

The new bill removes redundant provisions and archaic language reduces the number of sections and chapters in the Income Act of 1961.

Avendus Rs 300 crore bet on Aragen comes amid a surge in Indias CRDMO sector, as global pharma outsourcing accelerates and trade policy shifts raise questions over export exposure.

The first 'made-in-India chip from an under-construction project is expected to be rolled out within two to three months, and the new projects in the pipeline will enhance the share of locally made components in electronics products to 30% from 20% at present.

Provisions have been proposed to reduce the time taken for admission of insolvency resolution applications, to expand the definition of resolution plan and decriminalisation of certain actions.

The SoftBank-backed company witnessed a 10.8% increase in net profit during the quarter under review, climbing to Rs 3.89 crore compared to Rs 3.51 crore the previous year, as per financial statements filed by the company.

A new generation of philanthropists is shifting their focus from short-term charity to long-term institution building in ways that redefine legacy, impact, and civic responsibility.

Zepto's Rs 400 crore infusion from Motilal Oswal comes as the platform looks to boost domestic shareholding to side step FDI norms and prep for its public debut.

Nazara said the growth during the quarter was led by strong performances from Fusebox, Animal Jam, and Curve Gamesrecently acquired IPs by the company as it looks to strengthen its offerings from strategic acquisitions, investments, and publishing.

QSRs are stepping into retail shelves with private labels, using quick commerce to test products, gauge demand, and refine pricing before expanding into modern and general trade.

StudioBackdrops is helping creators across India level up their content with professional studio gearfrom backdrops to lighting and audio equipment.

The acquisition is expected to boost Zetwerks manufacturing capabilities in electrical and renewables manufacturing.

The approval, dated August 12, 2025, follows the companys application for a Payment Aggregator licence filed last year.