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'I want you back': Deepinder Goyal to ex-Zomato employees who wish to return

Former CEO Deepinder Goyal admits Zomato's parent company, Eternal, is more organised, a little less chaotic, and urges ex-employees to email directly for suitable roles.

4 Feb 2026 12:51 pm
Andhra Pradesh positions itself as IT and GCC hub, eyes Eastern Gateway status

AP already operates six seaports; four greenfield ports expected operational within two years. Visakhapatnam projected as IT, GCC and an AI cluster.

4 Feb 2026 12:08 pm
The Whole Truth eyes public markets with new $51M Series D funding

TWT will use the Series D capital to expand in-house manufacturing and stabilize working capital. The round serves as a strategic bridge to profitability, establishing the corporate governance and scale required for a planned public market debut.

4 Feb 2026 11:50 am
Varaha raises $20M in first tranche of Series B funding led by WestBridge Capital

The funding is part of the climate-tech firms larger Series B round in which it aims to raise around $45 million.

4 Feb 2026 10:12 am
Write Goals in Ink, Strategies in Pencil: The Mindset That Wins

Writing goals in ink and strategies in pencil is a simple line, but it carries a modern truth about ambition: clarity matters, and so does flexibility.

4 Feb 2026 8:30 am
Stop Living on Autopilot: The Meaning Behind Jungs Awake Quote

Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes, wrote Carl Jung, and the line feels like a clean split between two ways of living.

4 Feb 2026 8:00 am
How age-tech can solve Indias silent crisis: Digital fraud targeting seniors

As India's older population grows, age-tech startups are emerging as crucial allies in the fight against fraud and bridging the gap between technology and trust.

4 Feb 2026 8:00 am
Fractal Analytics trims IPO size; Meet the Istri Project

Fractal Analytics aims to fund operations while allowing early investors to monetise holdings without promoter dilution. The Istri Project is helping roadside ironing vendors go green. We look at five community-led organisations addressing the realities of cancer care.

4 Feb 2026 7:30 am
5 underrated second income streams for salaried Indians

Five practical, low-capital side income ideas for salaried Indians that fit evenings and weekends and help reduce reliance on one salary.

3 Feb 2026 5:55 pm
How AI developers are rewriting their playbooks, insights from the Codecraft webinar

As AI workflows grow more complex, developers are being forced to rethink where and how they build. This webinar, hosted by Dell Technologies, in association with YourStory, explores why infrastructure is becoming the defining constraint for AI teams.

3 Feb 2026 4:28 pm
Ashish Agrawal, Ishaan Mittal, Tejeshwi Sharma leave PeakXV to set up new VC firm

These exits are the latest in a string of top-level churn at one of Indias largest VC firms, at a time when PeakXV is looking to raise its first independent fund since parting ways with Sequoia.

3 Feb 2026 4:19 pm
Ashwinder R Singh on Real Estate, Tech, RERA and BCD Groups Urban Vision

A major construction and real estate company, BCD Group, appointed Ashwinder R Singh in August 2024 as Co-Promoter, Vice Chairman, and CEO.

3 Feb 2026 4:03 pm
A small Aligarh glass workshop shaped by skill and steady local demand

Deepak Kumar runs a small glass fitting and mirror workshop in Aligarh district, where he fabricatinges and installings tables, mirrors, designer mirrors

3 Feb 2026 3:37 pm
From street selling to a fixed shop: a bakerys journey in Chitrakoot

In Karvi town of Chitrakoot district, a small bakery has taken shape through a gradual, trial-and-error journey rather than a single decisive leap.

3 Feb 2026 3:36 pm
Why personal branding matters more in an AI-driven world

In an AI-driven economy, personal branding builds trust, credibility, and differentiation. Heres why your reputation now matters more than ever.

3 Feb 2026 3:20 pm
Beyond the map: Gen Z, experiential travel and offbeat locations drive Indias tourism shift in the Budget

As travelers, particularly Gen Z, seek unpredictable, nature-rich experiences, the government is looking to back the infrastructure to unlock Indias ecological treasures.

3 Feb 2026 3:07 pm
Why STT rate revision is causing panic among stock market traders, brokerages

Announced in the Union Budget, the STT rate increase is framed as a measure to add friction to speculative activity without imposing outright restrictions on participation.

3 Feb 2026 2:21 pm
MobiKwik swings to profit in Q3 on cost-cutting measures

The return to profitability marks a turnaround for MobiKwik, which has struggled with sustained losses since its stock market listing in 2024.

3 Feb 2026 2:18 pm
How burnout quietly redefines what success really means

Explore how burnout reshapes your idea of success, shifting focus from constant achievement to balance, meaning, and sustainable growth.

3 Feb 2026 2:05 pm
Loop AI raises $14 M in Series A round led by Nyca Partners

Loop AI's enterprise AI platform focuses on back-office operations of restaurants and retail businesses. The fresh capital will be used to expand the company's product offerings and increase headcount across its offices in New York, San Francisco, Tampa, and Bengaluru.

3 Feb 2026 1:13 pm
India Inc says India-US trade deal adds momentum to countrys growth ambition

Indian industry leaders hail the India-US deal as a watershed moment for Made in India, boosting manufacturing and innovation within the country.

3 Feb 2026 12:19 pm
India-US trade deal expected to boost Made in India initiative

Indian products would now face a reduced reciprocal tariff of 18%. In a reciprocal move, India has committed to reducing trade barriers for American goods and significantly increasing imports across energy, technology, and agriculture.

3 Feb 2026 11:47 am
How overthinking quietly steals your daily happiness

Discover how overthinking drains joy, breaks presence, and traps you in your headplus simple ways to reclaim calm and daily happiness.

3 Feb 2026 10:45 am
How a Free PDF Website Beat Amazon in Indias Traffic: The iLovePDF Story

In October 2024, the internet witnessed an unexpected phenomenon. iLovePDF, a straightforward online suite of PDF utilities, generated more

3 Feb 2026 9:30 am
Smart but Stuck? Dals Quote Explains Why Youre Not Taking Off

Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings. Salvador Dal Theres a quiet cruelty in wasted potential. Not the dramatic kind

3 Feb 2026 8:00 am
Ather Energy sees 50% rise in Q3 revenue; A brandy giant betting on luxury whisky

Ather Energy is bracing for headwinds from volatile commodity prices in the coming months. Tilaknagar Industries is crafting a new identity with luxury whisky. Bharat Intelligence uses AI to solve the farm labour crisis in Maharashtras villages.

3 Feb 2026 7:30 am
Large deal activity boosts VC funding in Jan 2026 by 30%

The month of January 2026 saw venture capital funding rise by 30% when compared to January 2025, and this was primarily due to the large volume of deals.

2 Feb 2026 10:29 pm
He turned his fathers terrace into a $300M empire, now he wants to help you create yours

VDart's Sidd Ahmed sold his house and car in Detroit, started a company from his living room, and then built its heart in Trichy because home is the one place you never stop running towards.

2 Feb 2026 9:00 pm
Drivn secures up to $80M in financing from Nomura for commercial EV rollout

The capital will be used to support the initial deployment of electric buses and trucks across Drivns inter-city transport and heavy trucking segments.

2 Feb 2026 8:30 pm
Ather Energy flags headwinds from commodity prices in coming months

EV maker Ather Energy has been working hard over the last few quarters to be more disciplined over its fixed costs to better manage potential headwinds later this year, as prices of aluminium and copper see heightened volatility.

2 Feb 2026 8:19 pm
PB Fintech plans fundraise to fuel global expansion

PB Fintech will raise the capital through a QIP and will use the funds to pursue inorganic growth opportunities in India and international markets, although it has not identified any specific targets.

2 Feb 2026 8:08 pm
PB Fintech profit jumps 165% as insurance biz powers growth

Beyond insurance, PB Fintech's lending business also showed strong growth. Total lending disbursals reached Rs 9,986 crore, up 84% year-on-year.

2 Feb 2026 7:48 pm
With state government backing, this Assam startup is reimagining travel and sustainability

Encamp Adventures is building tourism technology from Assam, combining curated journeys with digital tools for scale. Backed by incubation and financial support from the state, Founder Ratan Kumar Ghimire is taking the venture from Guwahati to Southeast Asia.

2 Feb 2026 6:47 pm
Ather Energy slashes net loss, reports 50% rise in Q3 revenue

The EV maker managed to maintain its market lead ahead of Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola Electric this quarter amidst record high sales of its electric scooters.

2 Feb 2026 5:07 pm
63SATS Cybertech raises Rs 245 Cr to build cybersecurity for the AI era

Indian cybersecurity firm 63SATS Cybertech is positioning itself at the intersection of AI adoption and trust, focusing on securing models, data pipelines, and automated decision systems. 63SATS Cybertech, a fast-growing Indian cybersecurity company and a subsidiary of 63 moons technologies limi

2 Feb 2026 5:06 pm
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (February 2, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, February 2, 2026.

2 Feb 2026 4:55 pm
Inside a Shahjahanpurs small garment workshop built on family skill

Shubham Gangwar lives in the Nigohi Road area of Shahjahanpur district, where a modest stitching unit now operates from his own house.

2 Feb 2026 4:44 pm
How an interest in beauty work grew into livelihood in Lalitpur district

How an interest in small-scale beauty work grew into abecame a livelihood in Lalitpur district Shraddha, a resident of Lalitpur district

2 Feb 2026 4:38 pm
TVS sees record monthly sales as overall EV sales rise in January

Bhavish Aggarwals Ola Electric saw its sales slip after rising momentarily in December as it struggles to navigate competition from legacy automakers and peer Ather Energy.

2 Feb 2026 4:34 pm
Defence startups read between Budget 2026's lines

The 2026 budget's emphasis on materials, manufacturing and export infrastructure suggests the government is building an ecosystem, not just buying products.

2 Feb 2026 3:57 pm
Inside Pratapgarhs Amla Economy, From Orchard to Market

InPratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, amla is more than a seasonal fruit. It appears in home kitchens as candy and juice, in festive gift boxes

2 Feb 2026 3:20 pm
How Amrohas Dholak Became Uttar Pradeshs Signature Sound

InAmroha, Uttar Pradesh, the dholak is more than a musical instrument. It is a working productone that moves seamlessly through homes

2 Feb 2026 3:20 pm
Nikhil Kamaths First Rule of Business Every Founder Must Learn

First Rule of Business: Sell What People Need, Not What You Like Nikhil Kamath, Co-Founder of Zerodha In the world of entrepreneurship

2 Feb 2026 12:07 pm
Worry Is a Misuse of Your Imagination: The Fix That Actually Works

Worry is a misuse of your imagination. Chris Hardwick Its a line that lands because it names something most people feel but rarely describe well

2 Feb 2026 12:07 pm
Capital One India: Driving innovation with a country-wide Hackathon and AI Summit

A nationwide hackathon and AI summit by Capital One India bring together talent, technology, and purpose to build solutions for real-world challenges.

2 Feb 2026 10:46 am
How Sigma University is building an MSME-first startup ecosystem in Gujarat

Moving beyond hackathons and pitch decks, Sigma Universitys incubation model prioritizes execution, capital discipline, and regional relevance to build startups for MSMEs in central Gujarat. Amrita Ghosh For years, Indias university-led startup narrative has leaned heavily on hackathons, demo

2 Feb 2026 9:54 am
STT hike jolts traders; Boost for electronics components manufacturing

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant increases to securities transaction tax rates. The Budget increased the outlay for the electronics components manufacturing scheme to Rs 40,000. The finance minister unveiled a new Rs 10,000-crore Biopharma Shakti programme.

2 Feb 2026 7:30 am
How Bharat Intelligence uses AI to solve farm labour crisis in Maharashtras villages

Mumbai-based agritech startup Bharat Intelligence has created a digital model of villages across Maharashtra, where its AI engine deploys labourers to farmers with accuracy.

2 Feb 2026 6:50 am
Tax sops for data centres, nuclear energy to help India attract $200B investments

In her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a tax holiday for data centres and cloud service providers till 2047.

1 Feb 2026 8:05 pm
Tech sector welcomes tax proposals that bring clarity and stability

The Budget proposals on safe harbour margin and advance price mechanism are expected to bring clarity, predictability and stability in the tax regime for India's technology industry.

1 Feb 2026 7:54 pm