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[Weekly funding roundup July 19-25] VC money continues to move in the slow lane

Venture capital funding in the month of July has been quite lacklustre, hovering around the $100 million range.

25 Jul 2025 9:36 pm
Swiggys board reshuffle: Accels Anand Daniel, SoftBanks Sumer Juneja to step down

Swiggy has appointed Faraz Khalid, CEO of Middle-East-based noon, as its fourth independent director to its board.

25 Jul 2025 8:13 pm
10 Hidden tips to boost your memory effectively today

From sniffing scents to squeezing your hand, these quirky yet science-based memory hacks will boost your recall in ways you won't forget.

25 Jul 2025 7:20 pm
Namma Yatri launches Namma Transit to make public transport smoother within Bengaluru

The Namma Transit feature will bring metro, as well as the first and last-mile commute, under a single feature to all Namma Yatri customers.

25 Jul 2025 6:45 pm
Global Findex 2025: Inside the Rise of Digital Finance Across the World

The World Bank has launched the 2025 edition of its Global Findex Database, the worlds most comprehensive source of data on how adults save

25 Jul 2025 5:10 pm
RBI Guv Malhotra warns free UPI model may not be sustainable

The Governor stressed that as UPI usage continues to grow rapidly, the systems long-term viability must be addressed.

25 Jul 2025 5:05 pm
Centre bans 25 OTT platforms for obscene and unlawful content

Authorities cited objectionable portrayals of women, nudity, and inappropriate sexual content, including depictions of sensitive contexts like family relationships.

25 Jul 2025 5:01 pm
MoEngage to secure $200M from ChrysCapital, A91 Partners, and Goldman Sachs: Report

The funding round is likely to value the Bengaluru and San Francisco, California-based firm between $750 million and $800 million.

25 Jul 2025 4:42 pm
Building Bharat's Innovation Backbone: The AIC-RNTU Journey

Let's take a look at AIC-RNTUs role in decentralising entrepreneurship and supporting over 30 startups with 1000+ jobs created.

25 Jul 2025 4:02 pm
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (July 25, 2025)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, July 25, 2025.

25 Jul 2025 3:17 pm
Inside Indias AI boom: Startups, Capital, and the debate over a tech bubble

Startups. Sovereignty. Synthetic humans. Indias AI boom took center stage at the OVHcloud AI Startup Conclave. Catch the insights from the stageread here:

25 Jul 2025 3:17 pm
From experimentation to execution: Industry leaders at Articul8 roundtable share what it really takes to scale GenAI

How are Indias enterprise leaders moving GenAI from pilot to production? In a closed-door roundtable hosted by YourStory and Articul8, senior tech leaders from Maruti Suzuki, Wipro, JBM Group, VVDN Technologies, Engineers India Ltd, Jubilant FoodWorks, Eureka Forbes, and Sterlite Technologies sh

25 Jul 2025 2:31 pm
Setu bolsters c-suite with former Razorpay, PhonePe, PayU execs

The leadership expansion comes after Setu's parent Pine Labs has filed draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering.

25 Jul 2025 2:20 pm
Don't blame the phone! Your attention span is the problem

Your phone isnt stealing your timeyour attention habits are. Learn how to reclaim focus and control in a world full of distractions.

25 Jul 2025 1:15 pm
Retail investors show strong support as IndiQube IPO nears close

IndiQube IPO sees strong momentum; retail portion subscribed 10.66x as issue closes today. The managed workspace provider has drawn

25 Jul 2025 1:14 pm
Why reading one page daily may be the best thing you do

Discover how reading just one page a day for 30 days can sharpen your focus, improve memory, and reduce stressone habit, big results.

25 Jul 2025 1:05 pm
Antler, Kunal Shah-backed EV financing startup Ohm Daily shuts down

Ohm Daily built financial products for EV drivers and gig workers, enabling daily payment-based lending by connecting them with institutional lenders and NBFCs.

25 Jul 2025 1:02 pm
From identity theft to innovation: How BioQube is redefining biometric security

BioQube, a finalist at Entrepreneur Challenge Season 2, is using AI-led biometric innovation to offer a smarter, safer way to verify identity in a digital-first world.

25 Jul 2025 10:43 am
Yali Capital closes its maiden deeptech fund at Rs 893 Cr

The fund will invest in early stage and late stage deep-tech focused companies including sectors such as semiconductors, AI, robotics, and genomics, among others.

25 Jul 2025 10:41 am
Journaling: your simple daily fix for mental burnout

Feeling mentally drained? Discover how daily journaling can ease burnout, reduce stress, and help restore emotional balance and mental clarity.

25 Jul 2025 10:27 am
How Gen Z and Co-pilots are transforming GCC Enterprise IT

Gen Z engineers are quietly transforming Indias GCCsusing AI to redefine work, learning, and innovation from the ground up.

25 Jul 2025 9:08 am
Peak XV plans moves ahead of new fund; Building for India 2030

Venture capital firm Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA) may reduce its stake in K12 Techno, which runs Orchids International School, by 50% ahead of the launch of its new fund, reportedly worth over a billion dollars, people familiar with the matter told YourStory.

25 Jul 2025 7:30 am
This Pune startup is building a tech backbone for Indias metal supply chain

Founded in 2024 by Vedant Goel and Dhananjay Goel, Enlight Metals supplies premium steel products tailored to the diverse needs of modern infrastructure, construction, and manufacturing.

25 Jul 2025 7:05 am
Mirror, mirror, scan my skin: How Style Lounge is disrupting beauty booking

Founded in 2025, Style Lounge is a beauty-tech startup that serves as a digital platform where users can easily book salon and beauty services through its app.

25 Jul 2025 6:50 am
Building for India 2030: How AI is transforming critical industries

As TechSparks 2025 approaches, with a focus on how India is being powered by AI, we explore how the technology will define the countrys next decade across five pivotal sectorsdeeptech, healthtech, agritech, fintech, and climatetech.

25 Jul 2025 6:45 am
Semiconductor Startups in India Attract Rs.380 Cr Funding Amid Govt Boost

Indias semiconductor design ecosystem is witnessing a remarkable surge in investor interest, with startups attracting record-breaking funding

24 Jul 2025 8:14 pm
Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah moves closer to IPO after SEBI approval

In March, PhysicsWallah filed draft IPO papers with SEBI through the confidential pre-filing route, which allows details under the DRHP to remain undisclosed initially. It is reportedly planning a Rs 4,600 crore IPO.

24 Jul 2025 5:46 pm
MakeMyTrip forays into international tours and attractions booking

MakeMyTrip's new platform is designed to streamline the booking of international experiences such as city tours, theme parks, adventure sports, and cultural activities through a single interface.

24 Jul 2025 5:35 pm
Mental health startup LISSUN acquires US firm Being Cares

As part of the deal, Varun Gandhi and Abhishek Sharma, founders of Being Cares, will join LISSUN as Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer, respectively.

24 Jul 2025 5:05 pm
Tata Digital trims losses by 31% in FY25; Croma, 1MG biggest contributors to top-line

Tatas omni-channel retailer subsidiary reported a turnover of Rs 547 crore during the perioda slower pace compared to the growth in the segment observed in the previous year.

24 Jul 2025 4:43 pm
Peak XV may halve its stake in K12 Techno ahead of new fund: Sources

Peak VX currently owns about a 22% stake in K12 Techno, split nearly equally between two fundsPeak XV Partners Investments V and Peak XV Partners Growth Investments IV. It may sell the entire stake held by the former.

24 Jul 2025 4:02 pm
Debt vs Equity: How Billionaires actually fund their businesses?

Curious about how billionaires fund their businesses? Dive into the world of debt and equity financing and learn how to strategically grow your company while maintaining control!

24 Jul 2025 2:50 pm
Top 10 lessons that no self-help book is ever going to teach you.

Ready to break free from the self-help book myth? Discover the real-life lessons that can truly transform your journeyit's time to take action!

24 Jul 2025 2:44 pm
Did you know about the Great Wall of India? Here's why it will save India from catastrophe?

Discover how the Great Wall of India is poised to protect the nation from desertification and ecological collapse. Learn about the innovative green barrier that will reshape India's future.

24 Jul 2025 2:40 pm
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (July 24, 2025)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, July 24 2025.

24 Jul 2025 2:23 pm
Semiconductor startup Netrasemi bags Rs 107 Cr from Zoho, Unicorn India Ventures

The startup will use the fresh funding to scale research and development, enhance manufacturing and marketing capabilities, and bring four advanced system-on-chip (SoC) variants into production.

24 Jul 2025 2:23 pm
IPO-bound Shadowfax inducts new board members

Earlier this month, Shadowfax filed an IPO through a confidential pre-filing route, with an aim to raise Rs 2,000-2,500 crore.

24 Jul 2025 1:54 pm
From Back Office to Global Workforce: How Magic Billion Is Helping Indian Youth Find Its Voice

With global aspirations on the rise in India, Magic Billion Founders Aditi and Basab Banerjee are ensuring that the doors are open for the countrys young and talented workforce. In 2025, Indian profess

24 Jul 2025 12:58 pm
Fintech SIMPL under ED scanner for alleged Rs 900 Cr FEMA breach

The ED began its probe after receiving credible information that SIMPL had secured foreign funds under the automatic route by misclassifying its business as IT services.

24 Jul 2025 12:34 pm
SuperK raises Rs 100 Cr in Series B round co-led by Binny Bansal and Mithun Sacheti

SuperK plans to use the fund to hire across marketing, operations, and growth functions, and to expand into new towns and adjacent product categories.

24 Jul 2025 11:23 am
Infra-tech startup Enlite raises Rs 46 Cr in Series A round led by Avaana Capital

The startup plans to use the funds to expand into new international markets, including the Middle East and Southeast Asia, while increasing its footprint in India across sectors like smart airports, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, and commercial real estate.

24 Jul 2025 10:53 am
Meet Echo Tracker, the startup building universal tags for lost items

This Mumbai-based startup is developing universal smart trackers that dont run on GPS and are optimised for both Android and iOS.

24 Jul 2025 10:07 am
Google parent Alphabet posts steady Q2 results, boosts capex to meet soaring AI, cloud demand

In Q2, the search giant reported $96.4 billion in revenue, up 13.8% YoY, and a net profit of $28.2 billion, a 19.4% YoY growth.

24 Jul 2025 9:11 am
Spacetech startup OrbitAID Aerospace is bringing defunct satellites back to life

Bengaluru-based OrbitAID Aerospace is building indigenous technology to establish a refuelling ecosystem for nearly-defunct satellites in active orbits.

24 Jul 2025 8:05 am
Ecommerce order volumes up 19% during mid-year sales, driven by demand in Tier II cities

Brands are entering the festive season with heightened expectations, buoyed by strong demand from Tier 2 and 3 cities and a clear shift toward premiumisation.

24 Jul 2025 7:50 am
Staying the course: How to build portfolios that withstand volatility

The warning signs arent subtle anymore. The US Treasury yield curve remains inverted, a classic signal that markets are expecting a slowdown.

24 Jul 2025 7:45 am
Doorstep care for our furry friends; Building Indias defence backbone

Bengaluru-based PawSpace provides doorstep pet care services. EndureAir is building full-stack drones for high-altitude logistics, defence and disaster response needs. Google India Country Manager Preeti Lobana highlighted the importance of leveraging AI.

24 Jul 2025 7:30 am
In a league of its own: This Ahmedabad space tech startup is working on persistent oceanic surveillance

Ahmedabad-based space tech startup PierSight is building satellites equipped with both SAR and AIS sensors, making it the only commercial company in the world to do so.

24 Jul 2025 7:20 am
How PawSpace is bringing structure to Indias fragmented pet care industry

Founded in 2021, Bengaluru-based PawSpace provides doorstep pet care services, and has served over 35,000 customers to date.

24 Jul 2025 6:35 am
Auxano Capital exits Wiom with 7x return via secondary sale

Auxano had first invested in Wiom in 2017 and added new funding through a subsequent round in 2021.

23 Jul 2025 10:28 pm