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Where food science meets deep reg-tech, LabelBlind is building export-ready labels for Starbucks, Amul, Everest and more.

From premium babycare and petcare to AI-led shopping and the next phase of quick commerce, YourStory spotlights the trends that will define the Indian consumer in 2026.

The valuation debate around Nykaa has intensified, with two brokerages offering divergent views. Launch Girls helps adolescent girls develop the skills, confidence, and agency they need to succeed. Rural women across India are adapting to climate change in informal ways.

The story of Indias renewable energy has picked up a good pace in recent years. By August 31, 2025, approximately 242.6 GW of renewable capacity had been installed in the country, which is a clear reflection of both commitment and steady progress.

The partnership has been formalised through a memorandum of understanding between Instamart and YISU, which was established under the Young India Skills University Telangana Act 2024, the company said in a statement.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

The valuation debate around Nykaa has intensified, with two leading brokerages offering very divergent views on the stock within a week. The debate isnt about Nykaas businesseveryone agrees it's one of Indias best consumer internet stories. But how much of its future growth is already priced in?

The firm had recently rebranded from LetsVenture and expanded into growth stage deal making. According to its annual report, the firm saw 15% of all transactions happening at the growth stage.

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Speed, a Made in India Company, Raises $8M from Tether and ego death capital to Build the Future of Lightning-Powered Payments How an India-led engineering team under two founders turned a simple insight into one of the fastest-growing Lightning-based payment networksand earned the backing of two

The Carinfo app aims to simplify car and bike ownership by making critical vehicle information easily accessible.

The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union is one of the earliest statelevel unions working for the interests and rights of gig and platform workers.

From just a whiteboard idea in 2013 to serving Fortune 500 companies globally in 2025, San Jose-based Tredence has built its business around solving one persistent challenge in analytics and AI: the last mile problem.

The funding will be used to scale Evens hospitals in Bengaluru, where it launched its first facility in May 2025, marking a shift from a membership-led healthcare platform to a vertically integrated provider combining outpatient care, diagnostics and hospitalisation.

Unacademy said it will pause the suggested amendments until further notice and complete any necessary corporate authorisations before deciding next steps.

The company also launched Simple Ultra which has a IDC range of 400 kilometre, making it one of the longest-range electric scooter in the market.

The founder-owner leveraged the Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarozgar Yojana to fund interiors, equipment and early salaries while balancing

At the busy Sitla Mandir area near Main Chowk in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, baker and entrepreneur Vikash Kesari is building a neighbourhood

Allegations involving harmful AI-generated content have triggered a regulatory response that raises broader questions about platform responsibilities, the risks posed by generative AI, and Indias evolving digital regulatory framework.

The leader of Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union, a prominent gig workers union, says over 2 lakh delivery workers joined the protest on New Year's Eve, and warns of more action if quick commerce and food delivery platforms refuse to negotiate.

The Platform Worker Wellbeing Challenge 2026, organised by Eternal and hosted on Startup Indias Bharat Grand Startup Challenge page, is calling on startups that are building scalable solutions for health, safety, financial inclusion, upskilling, and social security for Indias platform workers.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, January 5, 2026.

This years winning teams tackled challenges spanning youth wellness, manufacturing, governance, travel, and more. Together, they offer a glimpse into how generative AI is being shaped for Indias real-world contexts. Surya Kannoth The second edition of the Gen AI Exchange Hackathon, by Google

Radharavan Maurya, a potter from Deoria district, credits credit access under a state scheme for turning his hand-crafted skills

Founder and CEO Tasavvur pivots from influencer edits to build a home dcor and fashion accessories brand, using the CM Yuva Udyami scheme for early capital

Founded in 2010, Gramophone operates a digital platform for the distribution of agricultural inputs. It reported a revenue of about Rs 67 crore in the financial year ended March 2025.

NSRCELs strength, as Ganesh and several alumni emphasise, lies in the day-to-day rituals of support. An empathetic mentor who helps a founder sharpen a pitch and quick introductions that can mean the difference between a stalled prototype and a pilot.

Empathy at scale is not about making machines emotional. It is about building systems that can recognise when emotion is present and respond appropriately. Sometimes that response is to assist. Sometimes it is time to step aside.

In the shelter of a green campus at IIM Bangalore, NSRCEL has spent years learning how to guide young ideas while figuring out how to evolve itself.

In this photo essay, we showcase a range of creative works from Mumbais premier Jehangir Art Gallery.

Meanwhile, Eternal Founder Deepinder Goyal has batted for less regulation for India's gig economy, arguing that it will eventually help bring more people into the organised workforce.

With the right data and models, AI can help us move from a reactive approach to proactive forecasting, improving global fuel security and giving stakeholders early visibility into potential risks. But this requires a continuous flow of relevant, high-quality data.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has also called for greater accountability of social media and intermediary platforms in relation to fake content and news.

In this photo essay, we showcase a range of creative works from Jahangir Art Gallery, along with founder insights.

The foundation has been conceived as a sustainable and scalable platform to take IIT Madrass academic, research and innovation strengths to the global stage.