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Trends that will rev up Indias EV landscape in 2026

With multiple states revising EV policies and Central incentives tightening, the conversation has shifted from the availability of enough chargers to whether they are available in the right places, with the right power, uptime and user experience.

23 Jan 2026 8:00 am
Indian VCs call for policies to encourage deeper pools of domestic capital ahead of Union Budget

Tailored incentives for deeptech startups, predictable tax and incentive frameworks, as well as continued investment in core infrastructure, are some of the demands from VCs that fund Indias budding startups.

23 Jan 2026 6:00 am
8 Dark and disturbing books that are surprisingly beautiful

Discover 8 dark and disturbing books that explore pain, trauma, and human darkness, yet reveal surprising beauty, depth, and emotional truth.

22 Jan 2026 6:35 pm
Shadowfax IPO closes with 2.72x subscription; QIBs lead the way

The logistics unicorn's public issue saw steady participation on the final day of bidding. While QIBs and retail investors oversubscribed their portions, the NII category saw moderate demand.

22 Jan 2026 6:04 pm
Fibe debuts ecommerce financing with Flipkart partnership

The Flipkart partnership marks Fibe's attempt to carve out a niche in consumer lending for e-commerce, a segment long dominated by banks through credit cards and larger nonbank lenders such as Bajaj Finance.

22 Jan 2026 5:55 pm
Mayank Khanduja exits Elevation Capital as high-level exits at VC firms continue

Khanduja has been a Partner at Elevation Capital for 15 years and have headed investments in companies like Atlys, Curelink, and Seekho.

22 Jan 2026 5:17 pm
12 Career Mistakes That Quietly Kill Growth and How to Fix Them Fast

Career growth rarely derails because of one dramatic failure. More often, it slows down due to small, repeated decisions that feel safe in the moment

22 Jan 2026 4:06 pm
Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha backs Labour Ministrys move to remove '10-minute' delivery branding

Zepto backs the Govt's move to drop '10-min' branding as fair. This comes as Swiggy pushes to reclassify gig work as flexible employment, urging policymakers to view the sector as a distinct hird pillar of the economy.

22 Jan 2026 3:59 pm
From job floor to workshop floor: A small machinery unit takes shape in Ghaziabad

Dhanish Kumar, who belongs to the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, grew up in a farming household where agriculture was the primary occupation

22 Jan 2026 3:38 pm
In Bijnor, a small food cart turns into a steady daily livelihood

When Archit Rajput decided to start a small fast-food cart in Bijnor district, the idea grew out of familiarity rather than ambition.

22 Jan 2026 3:37 pm
Generative AI stack for small teams: Unlock 4x productivity

A practical guide to generative AI tools helping small teams and Indian startups automate work, move faster, and scale without adding headcount.

22 Jan 2026 3:36 pm
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (January 22, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Thursday, January 22, 2026.

22 Jan 2026 3:08 pm
The Next Einstein? Who Is Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski in Modern Physics

In the rarefied world of theoretical physics, where Albert Einsteins shadow still looms large, Harvard University and scientists around

22 Jan 2026 2:43 pm
General Atlantic backs Balaji Wafers amid sustained PE interest in consumer space

General Atlantics bet on Balaji Wafers signals a maturing PE market for Indian heritage brands. With valuations soaring, global funds are aggressively backing regional snack leaders to drive national scale.

22 Jan 2026 2:08 pm
Organic vs paid growth: What works better for startups?

Organic or paid growth? Learn how Indian startups should choose the right growth strategy by stage, budget, ROI, and unit economics.

22 Jan 2026 1:43 pm
Ashish Goels Optimist raises $12M in seed funding led by Accel, Arkam Ventures

The company said the newly-raised capital will be used for core research and development, capital expenditure and for the firms go-to market strategy.

22 Jan 2026 12:00 pm
At DevSparks Pune 2026, explore 4 core themes shaping dev careers

Here are 4 focus areas developers will explore at DevSparks Pune on Feb 28, 2026, from agentic AI to frontier tech opportunities, and more.

22 Jan 2026 11:44 am
Kapiva launches Rs 50 Cr fund to support Ayurveda innovation

The Kapiva Innovation Fund will support Ayurveda projects across segments that demonstrate scientific rigour and commercial viability.

22 Jan 2026 11:30 am
PhonePe H1 loss widens 20% to Rs 1,441 Cr

Profitability metrics deteriorated significantly at the operating level. Loss before exceptional items and tax widened 56% to Rs 1,885.06 crore in H1 FY26, compared to Rs 1,206.79 crore in H1 FY25.

22 Jan 2026 10:32 am
Growth hacking playbook: Reach Rs 1 crore revenue faster

Learn how Indian startups use growth hacking systems to scale to Rs 1 crore faster, with practical steps on validation, channels, pricing, and retention.

22 Jan 2026 9:25 am
PhonePe files updated IPO papers; Walmart, Tiger Global, Microsoft to sell shares

The offering is structured entirely as an offer for sale, with no fresh capital being raised by the company. The IPO comprises up to 5.06 crore equity shares being sold by existing shareholders, according to the filing.

22 Jan 2026 8:46 am
Budget 2026: From experiments to scale, space industry wishlist

In the Union Budget 2026, founders and investors seek procurement mandates and critical infrastructure status. They advocate for regulatory speed and mission-linked risk-sharing to foster a sustainable and globally competitive ecosystem.

22 Jan 2026 8:10 am
Escape Plan raises $25M Series A to expand offline footprint

Escape Plan is doubling down on mass-market affordability in travel gear, building a distribution-led platform and scaling physical retail across metros and Tier II cities as it looks to deepen access, widen price points, and consolidate the fragmented luggage category.

22 Jan 2026 7:45 am
Deepinder Goyal steps down as Eternal CEO; EV sector pens down its wishlist

Eternals outgoing CEO and co-founder, Deepinder Goyal, has handed Albinder Dhindsa the crown to the food-tech giant. The EV ecosystem is looking for clarity and refreshed capital allocation in the upcoming Union Budget. ClimaCrew is ramping up the cultivation of seaweed.

22 Jan 2026 7:30 am
Explainer: Why RBI wants to link BRICS digital-currencies

Digital tokens such as stablecoins have been a tectonic shift for global finance, allowing for the movement of money across borders at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional banking.

22 Jan 2026 7:05 am
5 key takeaways from Eternals Q3 results: Hyperpures profit, Districts gamble, and Bistro play

Eternal's new era under Albinder Dhindsa comes as the group trades short-term margins in District for a long-term moat in supply chain and dining tech. From Hyperpure and Blinkit's profitability to Deepinder Goyal resigning, here are the key takeaways.

21 Jan 2026 9:08 pm
Not Second Tier: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Defends Indias AI Ambition at Davos

At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Indias approach to artificial intelligence was placed firmly in the global spotlight.

21 Jan 2026 6:05 pm
Ashwini Vaishnaw Explains Why the World Is Betting on India

Indias ongoing economic reforms are being widely recognised both domestically and internationally, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a recent interview

21 Jan 2026 5:34 pm
Uber invests in Carrum to double Uber Black fleet size in 2026

Carrum, a fleet management company, is one of Ubers existing partners. This investment is expected to help Carrum expand its fleet and scale operations.

21 Jan 2026 5:02 pm
Eternal's Blinkit and Hyperpure turn EBITDA positive in Q3

Quick commerce leader Blinkit posted a historic Rs 4 crore EBITDA profit in Q3 as revenues jumped to Rs 12,256 crore driven by supply chain savings and festive buying.

21 Jan 2026 4:53 pm
Pocket FM hires former Meta AI scientist to build its own AI models for storytelling

Pocket FM plans to develop specialised models for creative writing and audio production rather than rely on general-purpose AI systems from Google and other providers.

21 Jan 2026 4:26 pm
Lessons in longevity from Indias small-town businesses

Small-town entrepreneurs focus on trust, steady demand, and low costs to build stable businesses that grow quietly and last longer.

21 Jan 2026 4:25 pm
Deepinder Goyal steps down as Eternals Group CEO

Eternal has appointed Albinder Dhindsa as the new Group CEO, Deepinder Goyal said in a letter to shareholders.

21 Jan 2026 4:22 pm
Varthana adds Symbiotics, Triple Jump to $16.5M debt funding round

Varthana, founded in 2013, provides loans to affordable private schools and students, and operates across multiple Indian states.

21 Jan 2026 4:16 pm
How a local mechanic in Unnao built his own automobile workshop

Devender Gaur, a resident on lives on Deen Dayal College Road in Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, and runs operates a small automobile workshop

21 Jan 2026 2:40 pm
How a home-run beauty service grew into a local salon in Ghazipur

How a home-run beauty service grew into a local salon in Ghazipur For Meera Maurya, the decision to start a beauty business was not a single moment

21 Jan 2026 2:40 pm
Why home-based businesses are quietly rising across India

From rising costs to digital access, home-based businesses are reshaping Indias economy, offering flexibility, resilience, and local opportunity.

21 Jan 2026 2:30 pm
90% of Success Comes Down to One Skill: Staying Undistracted

Success is often explained as talent, intelligence, or luck. But if you look closely at people who consistently perform well across fields

21 Jan 2026 2:02 pm
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (January 21, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

21 Jan 2026 1:07 pm
Exfinity Venture Partners makes full capital return for Fund II from recent exits

Exfinity Venture Partners has completed three strategic exits in the past 12 months and has initiated fundraising for its fourth fund.

21 Jan 2026 1:06 pm
Kitchenware startup Cumin Co. raises $5M in pre-Series A round

The startup plans to use the capital to expand its research-led product portfolio across cookware and kitchen essentials and strengthen its supply chain and product development capabilities as it scales.

21 Jan 2026 12:42 pm
First Moon Hotel Planned by Nvidia and Y CombinatorBacked Startup GRU

What once lived firmly in the realm of science fiction is getting a serious commercial push: a hotel on the Moon. California-based space tech startup

21 Jan 2026 12:27 pm
360 ONE Asset raises Rs 1,000 Cr to back defence and spacetech cos

The multi-stage fund will look to make investments in about 15-20 defence and space-tech startups.

21 Jan 2026 12:09 pm
GreenCell Mobility raises $89M to expand its electric bus fleet

The mezzanine funding comes from International Finance Corporation, British International Investment, and Tata Capital.

21 Jan 2026 11:42 am
Why climatetech is Indias biggest deeptech opportunity

Indias climate tech sector is scaling fast, driven by policy, capital and deeptech innovation. Why founders see it as a once-in-a-generation opportunity.

21 Jan 2026 11:35 am
Aerem secures $15M to scale distributed solar network across India

The company said the funding will be used to support the companys efforts to expand its national footprint, strengthen EPC and installer enablement, and accelerate distributed solar adoption among MSMEs and households by enhancing affordability and execution reliability.

21 Jan 2026 11:24 am
Groww pilots feature that helps users manage mutual fund investments

The feature is intended to help investors make decisions on buying, holding, rebalancing and exiting mutual funds with deep insights, personalised portfolio guidance, and round-the-clock chat support.

21 Jan 2026 11:06 am
Continued customs duty support, subsidy parity: EV ecosystem pens down wishlist ahead of Union Budget

From continued support for importing lithium-ion cells to receiving subsidies to bring E3W on par with petrol-run E3W, the EV ecosystem is looking for clarity and refreshed capital allocation in the upcoming Union Budget.

21 Jan 2026 9:17 am
Wealthy is fuelling the next phase of growth for Indias mutual fund distributors through AI

Wealthy is a technology platform for independent financial advisors in India, enabling client onboarding, portfolio management, and transactions across mutual funds, stocks, insurance, and alternative investments.

21 Jan 2026 8:20 am
PhonePe charts road to IPO; OpenAIs compute-to-revenue flywheel

PhonePe's IPO will be an offer for sale by existing shareholders, with the company not seeking to raise any fresh capital. OpenAI sees growth via a compute-to-revenue flywheel. Shadowfax is betting on its unified app that lets riders toggle between delivery formats to maximise hourly earnings.

21 Jan 2026 7:30 am