This innovation challenge aims to identify and support breakthrough solutions for India's rooftop solar and distributed renewable energy ecosystem.

Bringing more opportunities for Indias dynamic startup ecosystem, the National Startup Awards 5.0 has officially extended its application

According to rider associations, the ban has affected more than six lakh individuals who were dependent on bike taxi services for their primary income.

At present, AI/ML is being used by market participants mainly for advisory and support services, risk management, client identification and monitoring, surveillance, pattern recognition, internal compliance purposes and cyber security.

The Karnataka government has banned bike-taxis as they were deemed illegal under the Motor Vehicles Act. The state believes that private two-wheelers used for commercial rides fall outside the definition of transport vehicles.

The success of AI governance is intertwined with strong data governance. By reliably automating routine tasks and freeing human resources for more strategic work, AI can revolutionise data governance.

Venture capital funding into Indian startups dropped to the second lowest level for the year till date. This is the fourth time that the total amount has fallen below $100 million level on a weekly basis.

Elevation Capital sold 5.4 million shares in online travel platform Ixigo Ltd. for Rs 97.4 crore on June 19, with international fund manager Schroder emerging as the buyer on the same day. The venture capital firm, formerly SAIF Partners, offloaded the shares at Rs 180.50 each through its SAIF Par

With its entry into the travel and lifestyle concierge space, Swiggy looks to woo premium and ultra-luxury customers.

The bike taxi ban, which has reportedly affected over one lakh gig workers in Karnataka, was upheld starting from June 16 with no sight of reversal in the near term, despite push from bike taxi unions.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, June 20, 2025.

Companies that have been developing rare earth magnet free electric motors are taking center stage as the automotive sector panics over critical component supply.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day multi-state tour with a pivotal visit to Bihar today, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation

In a landmark move to foster inclusive entrepreneurship and strengthen Indias grassroots startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion

To combat industrial pollution, India must shift toward cleaner technologies. While traditional end-of-pipe technologies offer some relief, long-term gains lie in systemic transformation.

Freshworks CEO Dennis Woodside maps out how the SaaS firm doubled down on AI. ShopIQ is helping small and micro businesses launch and manage their digital storefronts. Industry leaders cheer SEBIs latest reforms which could quietly reshape how private capital flows.

Founded in 2023, Kyno Health has launched a Doctor at Home in 20 Minutes service across Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru, delivering certified physicians to patients doorsteps within minutes.

IISc-incubated startup AGNIT Semiconductors is developing and manufacturing GaN-based semiconductors, challenging the countrys Silicon-based growth.

The meeting follows Karnataka banning ride-hailing apps like Rapido and Uber from providing bike taxi services on their platforms.

The proceeds from the fresh issue will be directed towards cloud infrastructure and investment in product research and development.

US-based retail giant Walmart will connect one lakh more MSMEs in the next three years to its supplier development programme in India, a company official said here on Thursday. The programme, Walmart Vriddhi, has partnered with Ideas to Impact Foundation (i2i), which will enable more MSMEs to expa

What makes Atlassian a dream destination for designers in India? A thriving design culture built on mentorship, ownership, and global collaboration. In this exclusive feature, Divye Bokdia, Head of Design, India at Atlassian, shares how Atlassians India Design team is simplifying complexity, scalin

YourStory presents daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday June 19, 2025.

The fundraise comes as the company looks to navigate funding troubles, thinning market share, and plunging revenues after being sent notices by the government for misusing subsidies given to EV-makers.

Amazon India is set to invest $233 million to expand its operations and fullfillment networks as quick commerce space heats up further with new entrants.

By leveraging self-learning agentic AI, Zippyy.ai is hoping to unite the fragmented logistics sector and provide a seamless experience to the customer.

Earlier this week Honasa Consumer appointed Yatish Bhargava as its new chief business officer to lead sales and omnichannel growth.

The company will use the funding to deepen its presence across South India, expand its technology infrastructure, and improve access to formal credit for small entrepreneurs currently reliant on informal moneylenders.

Speaking at the Digital Payments Awards 2025 ceremony, the minister credited fintechs with helping speed up financial inclusion and taking the payment system to even the far-flung areas of the country.

Shopify speaks code. ShopIQ speaks Hindi, and thats whats changing the game for Indias micro businesses.

Under the existing regulations, promoters are ineligible to hold or be granted share-based benefits, including ESOPs.

Urban Company reported a net profit of Rs 239.8 crore in FY25. Corel Lifecare develops advanced bio-formulations to help aquafarmers. Central Square Foundation is helping strengthen early education through systemic reform.

Climate change is reshaping the landscape of agriculture in India. The country is grappling with rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and increasingly frequent extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and heat waves.

Corel Lifecare specialises in developing advanced bio-formulations to help aquafarmers. The startup is currently engaging over 3,000 farmers monthly across seven states.

The companies plan to launch original intellectual properties, professional leagues, creator-led formats, and brand collaborations focused on chess.

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications.

Zia Hubs is a foundational element of Zoho's long-term AI strategy, laying the groundwork for a future where intelligent agents can act contextually on content across the company's entire product suite.

The ride-hailing startup is one of the latest companies to switch to a zero commission model, which has been widely adopted in the segment.

OnePlus IoT offerings include True Wireless Stereo products and wireless neckbands. The local production of the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 neckband has begun.

Apple might diversify a few assembly lines, but the beating heart of its manufacturing empire still belongs to China. For nowand likely, for a long time to come.

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The investment was anchored by the Small Industries Development Bank of India and is doing this with oversight from Indias Department of Financial Services

With this capital infusion, CLR plans to more than double its workforce to 50,000 employees over the next five to seven years.

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Physis Capital aims to invest in 15-20 startups across the stages of pre-Series A and Series B.

Techfino, a Bengaluru-based non-banking financial company (NBFC), has secured Rs 65 crore in funding from Stellaris Venture Partners and Saison Capital to ramp up its secured lending operations for underserved micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India. The fresh capital will be used to

According to Google, the charter is a blueprint for tackling the online world's new challenges collaboratively with the wider ecosystem.

The home services platform reported a net profit of Rs 239.8 crore in FY25, compared to a net loss of Rs 92.7 crore the previous year, as operational revenue and other income saw strong year-on-year growth.

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