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Flex banners to paper jobs: Inside a small print shop business in Jalaun

In a narrow commercial stretch of Kalpi in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh, Mohammad Danish runs a small printing unit that supplies the everyday material

11 Feb 2026 10:14 pm
How a small garment unit in Kanpur Dehat is stitching its way into ecommerce

In Umran, Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh, a modest garment setup stands, built around a simple routine fabric comes in, patterns are cut

11 Feb 2026 10:13 pm
Freshworks registers profit in Q4 of 2025

Freshworks registered a 14% rise in revenues in the fourth quarter and saw AI-powered software as an important growth driver.

11 Feb 2026 10:09 pm
Zerodha partners with PensionBox, commits $2M to expand corporate NPS

The partnership will combine PensionBoxs corporate NPS technology with Zerodhas distribution and brand, with a focus on co-developing employer-led pension products driven by payroll integration and automated contributions.

11 Feb 2026 9:00 pm
Lenskart taps AI, global scale, and remote optometry to unlock 'compounding' growth phase

Lenskart's focus on market creation with remote eye testing and a centralised supply chain is paying off, driving 28% same-store sales spike and a 3x profit jump, proving that volume-led growth, coupled with AI efficiency, is its new compounding engine.

11 Feb 2026 8:36 pm
Boldpuritys bet on science-first skincare: Building an Indian beauty brand with lab-level control

Co-founded by a cosmetic scientist and a global marketing strategist, Boldpurity is challenging Indias beauty playbook by owning research, formulation, and manufacturingdown to the molecule. As the global beauty industry shifts from aesthetic luxury to science-led precision, a new Indian ski

11 Feb 2026 7:11 pm
Alphabet-backed Aye Finance falls short of full subscription on final day

Aye Finance's Rs 1,010 crore IPO was subscribed 97% overall on day 3, with bids received for 4.42 crore shares against 4.55 crore shares on offer.

11 Feb 2026 6:53 pm
Finternet, Avalanche partner to test blockchain lending for farm assets

The move aims to make it easier for farmers and businesses connected to agriculture to access credit. The company is working on systems that allow assets such as loans or commodities to be digitally represented and traded more easily.

11 Feb 2026 6:04 pm
Personalized investing at scale: Genvests AI-powered app is empowering retail investors

Amid a surge in first-time investors, AI-led platform Genvest offers accessible, personalized, and easy-to-understand investing solutions. For decades, wealth management has largely been a privilege reserved for high-net-worth individuals. Personalized advice, regular portfolio reviews, and exper

11 Feb 2026 5:53 pm
Lenskart Q3 profit jumps 70% as global business fuels revenue growth

Lenskart reported a 38% rise in revenue, driven by strong international growth and operational efficiencies from its Tier II expansion.

11 Feb 2026 4:49 pm
How young Indians use student credit cards to build a credit score before their first job

How young Indians use student credit cards to build a credit score before their first job For years, credit cards in India were seen as a financial tool reserved for salaried professionals. But that perception is fast changing. Today, a growing number of young Indians, especially college student

11 Feb 2026 4:39 pm
Money Loves Speed: Why Waiting Keeps You Stuck and Broke

Money loves speedbut not reckless speed. Codie Sanchezs line, Decrease the time between having an idea and getting it done. Poverty loves waiting,

11 Feb 2026 4:03 pm
The power of starting right: Platos lesson for modern success

In a world driven by speed, efficiency, and constant deadlines, the idea of slowing down to focus on beginnings can feel counterintuitive.

11 Feb 2026 3:48 pm
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (February 11, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

11 Feb 2026 2:32 pm
How a personal health crisis sparked a scalable protein venture from Assam

What began as a personal search for protein has become Assams answer to sugar-heavy nutrition snacks. IndiMeat is building culturally familiar, savoury protein products with support from the states startup ecosystem.

11 Feb 2026 2:24 pm
Sultanpurs moonj craft: from seasonal grass to sustained livelihoods

In Sultanpur, moonj craft transforms seasonal grass into everyday utility products. Baskets, dalias, storage containers, and decorative items

11 Feb 2026 2:13 pm
How Shiprocket became the bridge between Bharatpreneurs and national markets

As Shiprocket and other commerce infrastructure platforms democratise access to logistics and technology, entrepreneurs in Tier II and III cities are building national brands without leaving home, reshaping where India's next growth story gets written.

11 Feb 2026 11:25 am
Create value, valuation will follow: How Dr Sanjay Salunkhe built Jaro Education

From day-one profitability to enabling over 3.5 lakh learners, Jaro Educations model highlights how edtech businesses can grow sustainably without venture capital.

11 Feb 2026 11:05 am
Malsons Ventures makes strategic pre-Series A bet on Mumbai-based fintech startup Seven

Entertainment-led venture studio Malsons Ventures backs Indias contactless payments future as Seven aims to turn its smart ring into a lifestyle essential. Seven, a Mumbai-based fintech startup and one of Indias first contactless wearable payments companies, has raised a strategic pre-Series A

11 Feb 2026 10:50 am
Showroom B2B raises $17M in Series A funding to scale apparel manufacturing

The apparel sourcing and manufacturing platform will use the funds to expand manufacturing and operational systems and deepen partnerships with large enterprises and small and mid-sized retailers.

11 Feb 2026 10:15 am
Healthcare-focused fintech firm Care.fi raises $8M in Series A round led by July Ventures

Care.fis platform manages hospital documentation, coding, claims processing, and collections. It also provides working capital through its NBFC arm.

11 Feb 2026 9:55 am
Indias startup wave in manufacturing is reshaping demand for digital design tools: Dassault

Speaking on the sidelines at 3DEXPERIENCE World, Dassault Systmes India head Deepak NG and SOLIDWORKS executive Ramakrishnan Venkataraman said Indian manufacturers are investing more in digital tools, while deeptech startups from smaller cities are driving a new wave of product innovation.

11 Feb 2026 9:44 am
Wakefits bottomline turnaround; Fidelitys innovation-driven strategy

Wakefit reported a two-fold sequential jump in net profit to Rs 32 crore for Q3. Fidelity International's GCC is driving innovation in the artificial intelligence sector. The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is working to repurpose Lantana into biomass, creating jobs for tribal communities.

11 Feb 2026 7:30 am
Lightspeed selects 4 deeptech startups for its India Ascends 2026 cohort

This Lightspeed programme is aimed at identifying and backing young founders building frontier tech in India.

10 Feb 2026 8:43 pm
Shamlis Iron Fabrication Works: Powering Agriculture Through Harrow Discs

In Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, Iron Fabrication Works is the notified product category under the One District One Product (ODOP) Programme.

10 Feb 2026 7:20 pm
Beyond Heritage: How Hardois Handloom Sustains a Living Economy

In Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, handloom is not just a symbol of heritageit remains part of everyday life. From towels and lungis to bedsheets

10 Feb 2026 6:45 pm
Reliance Consumer Products acquires Southern Health Foods to boost millet portfolio

Tamil Nadu-based Southern Health Foods owns the Manna brand, known for millet mixes and baby foods. Reliance plans to scale this regional leader into a national player using its vast distribution network.

10 Feb 2026 6:42 pm
Hathras: From hand-stitching to a home-based tailoring unit

Pooja Devi has lived in Hathras for over two decades, and for much of that time her work stayed small and close to home. After her marriage

10 Feb 2026 5:17 pm
Kaushambi: inside a small unit making everyday namkeen and snacks

In Kaushambi, a small production room runs on a simple routine of dough, hot oil, and packing work that must be finished the same day.

10 Feb 2026 5:13 pm
How a homegrown startup Is rebuilding supply chains across the Northeast

Long held back by fragmented supply chains, the Northeast is beginning to see logistics built for its realities. From Assam, one startup is turning local understanding and government backing into a region-wide delivery network.

10 Feb 2026 4:51 pm
Stop Overthinking and Choose the Simpler Answer: Occams Razor Explained

Occams Razor is one of those ideas that sounds obvious until you realise how rarely people follow it. Put simply, it argues that the simplest explanation

10 Feb 2026 4:38 pm
Peace Isnt Avoiding Conflict: Epictetus on Facing It Wisely

Peace is achieved not by avoiding conflict, but by facing it wisely, Epictetus reminds us. It is a line that runs against a common modern instinct

10 Feb 2026 4:19 pm
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (February 10, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

10 Feb 2026 3:15 pm
Doon Defence Dreamers records 710+ NDA written clears, strengthens track record with 93 final selections

Consistent performance across NDA 155 and 156 reinforces the standing of Doon Defence Dreamers in Indias defence education ecosystem. Doon Defence Dreamers has reinforced its reputation in Indias defence education space with more than 710 of its students clearing the NDA 156 written examinatio

10 Feb 2026 3:01 pm
Wakefit doubles profit sequentially in Q3; names Parul Gupta as CFO

Mattress maker Wakefit reported a two-fold sequential jump in net profit to Rs 32 crore for the quarter ended December, sending its shares soaring 7.8% on the NSE, marking the company's first quarterly disclosure since its public market debut.

10 Feb 2026 2:58 pm
When inner peace matters more than seeking approval

When inner peace matters more than approval, life becomes calmer and more authentic. Learn how letting go of validation restores balance.

10 Feb 2026 2:25 pm
Why life gets easier when you stop explaining yourself

Life becomes lighter when you stop over-explaining. Learn how self-trust, boundaries, and emotional clarity reduce stress and increase peace.

10 Feb 2026 12:40 pm
Bertelsmann takes control of LetsTransport in first deal under new India platform

Bertelsmann Investments has entered Indias enterprise logistics and operating-platform space by acquiring a majority stake in trucking marketplace LetsTransport, as part of a broader strategy to build majority-owned businesses in high-growth sectors.

10 Feb 2026 12:38 pm
DevSparks Pune 2026: Whats in store at Indias flagship developer summit?

DevSparks returns to Pune with laser focus on agentic AI and its transformational impact across software.

10 Feb 2026 11:38 am
India needs $22.7T investment to achieve net zero target by 2070: Niti study

International capital, particularly concessional finance and grants, will therefore be critical to supporting technologies essential for net zero that are not yet commercially viable.

10 Feb 2026 11:33 am
Supertails raises $30M to expand clinics and quick delivery network

Supertails said the new funds will be used to expand veterinary clinics, launch rapid delivery services in top cities, and strengthen the supply chain for its end-to-end pet care ecosystem.

10 Feb 2026 10:41 am
HDFC Bank Parivartan and AIC ISB launch ArthX to back Punjabs sustainability startups. Apply now

ArthX opens applications to support sustainability startups from Punjab ArthX is a Rs 1 crore grant-led initiative aimed at helping revenue-stage startups from Punjab scale commercially viable solutions across climate action, sustainable agriculture, clean energy, and circular innovation. Amrita

10 Feb 2026 9:29 am
Beyond paychecks: Why employees value benefits that support their lifestyle choices

In Indias evolving work culture, meaningful benefits are emerging as a key driver of employee engagement.

10 Feb 2026 8:00 am
AI infrastructure arms race heats up; Helping women return to public life after breast cancer

Big Tech is locked in an AI infrastructure arms race, pouring billions into data centres, custom chips and power. Saaisha India Foundation makes hand-knitted prostheses for women after mastectomy. Java Capital on Monday launched its third fund to back seed-stage deeptech startups.

10 Feb 2026 7:30 am
Radiance Renewables raises $100M from Impact Fund Denmark and FMO

Radiance Renewables will use this capital to expand its operations across greenfield solar, hybrid wind-solar, and behind-the-meter projects.

9 Feb 2026 6:42 pm
Flipkart taps ex-Blinkit CFO, former Wipro executive for top finance and HR roles

Flipkart's new hires bolster the ecommerce brand's leadership bench as it strengthens governance and operations ahead of a potential IPO.

9 Feb 2026 5:48 pm
Java Capital launches Rs 400 Cr Fund III to back seed-stage deeptech startups

Java Capital plans to invest in 15 to 20 companies over the next three to four years. It will lead or co-lead rounds with initial investments of Rs 6 crore to Rs 8 crore.

9 Feb 2026 5:41 pm
The Power of Micro Habits: Small Steps, Massive Progress

Big change often fails for one simple reason: it asks too much, too soon. Micro habits flip that logic. Instead of relying on motivation to carry

9 Feb 2026 5:21 pm
Why People Choose Illusions Over Truth: Nietzsche Explained

Most people are not seeking truththey are searching for comfort in illusions. Friedrich Nietzsche It is an uncomfortable line

9 Feb 2026 5:11 pm
Kanpur Nagar: A local mill that runs on trust and routine

In Kapli village in Panki, Kanpur Nagar, Manish Pals workplace is built around a simple daily rhythm: people arrive with what they have grown

9 Feb 2026 4:35 pm