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Indias Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has urged social media platforms to adopt a fair share of revenue

The company will deploy the fresh capital to scale operations, expand its geographic footprint, strengthen product and underwriting capabilities, and deepen institutional partnerships.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, February 26, 2026.

At Snowflakes Future-ready Startups panel, leaders shared that in 2026, profitability, agentic AI readiness, and disciplined data strategies will separate enduring startups from the rest.

MeltPlan, a year-old startup founded by Innovaccer co-founder Kanav Hasija, has raised $10 million in seed funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners, as it seeks to build an artificial-intelligence system aimed at one of constructions costliest blind spots: preconstruction planning. The round, whi

Edtech platform upGrad has bought Gurugram-based internship platform Internshala for an undisclosed amount.

As urbanisation accelerates and climate patterns grow increasingly erratic, farmers in India are adopting AI-led innovations to optimise their harvest.

By combining Internshalas internship platform with upGrads diverse educational offerings, the acquisition focuses on cross-selling services, allowing students to access skilling certifications and degree pathways while providing both businesses with a streamlined talent acquisition pipeline.

Tyagi previously served as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India between 2017 and 2022, a period marked by tighter disclosure norms, expanded surveillance mechanisms, and reforms aimed at Indias equity markets.

Why Mark Zuckerberg wears the same grey T-shirt daily and how reducing trivial decisions protects mental bandwidth for leadership and startups.

Manufacturing and engineering solutions startup Wootzwork said it will use this funding largely for business expansion activity.

From how CanAssist Breast test is using AI to determine treatment for early-stage breast cancer to Zeroharm raising Rs 65 crore, YourStory brings you todays headlines with the latest developments across sectors.

With 50,000+ consultations completed and deployments across private hospitals and public pilots, O-Health showcases the potential of voice-first AI to enhance clinical care.

A deep dive into a year marked by restrained VC funding, buoyant IPOs, and early signs of a shift in investor sentiment.

Discover the best free AI tools for research, productivity, creativity and automation in 2026 powerful options that quietly outperform the hype.

Lao Tzus timeless wisdom reveals why mastering yourself, not others, is the foundation of true power and effective leadership today.

Sitapurs cotton durries travel from village looms to global markets, sustaining nearly 70,000 weavers through a structured handloom ecosystem.

Mahobas brass metal craft, supported by ODOP, continues as a household livelihood producing idols, figurines and durable decorative pieces.

Sanjay Rathore, a resident of Sarai Meera in Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh, has been running a canteen since 2013. The work is straightforward

In Kasganj, Radha Kumari launched a seed shop with CM YUVA support, building steady rural income while supplying essential inputs to local farmers.

In Raebareli, a third-generation stone craft unit upgrades to laser and CNC machines with CM YUVA support, strengthening a 40-year-old family trade.

Indias AI conversation is moving beyond models toward the realities of scale, cost, and resilience. A closed-door summit by Akamai and YourStory will bring tech leaders together to explore what it takes to run AI in production.

Home Essentials plans to use the fresh capital to expand its omnichannel retail presence and its product portfolio. It offers a catalogue of over 1,000 products spanning storage, cookware, furniture, and decor.

The venture capital firm said it has raised 40% of its targeted Rs 120 crore corpus to back Enterprise and Agentic AI startups.

Discover five powerful mindset shifts that help you build lasting workplace confidence, speak up with clarity, and overcome self-doubt at work.

Engineering education must move beyond placement packages toward citizenship, transferable skills, and product innovation, says Professor Sandeep Kumar Shukla, Director at IIIT Hyderabad, as he urges systemic academic reform.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in India. According to the National Cancer Registry Programme, breast cancer cases in India rose from 2.13 lakh in 2021 to nearly 2.4 lakh in 2025.

Bridging the Lost Nominee Gap requires the BFSI industry to transition from a reactive hide and seek model to a proactive consent and connect framework. This is where alternative data, processed through secure, consent-based architecture, comes in handy. Rohith Reji A silent crisis is brew

Kaleidofin builds credit scores for India's informal workers using AI and alternative data, including satellite imagery, helping banks approve loans for those traditionally rejected by the system.

Discover seven evidence-based ways to stay motivated without burnout. Learn how to protect your energy and avoid stress-led hustle.

In a post on X on Tuesday, Goyal stated that the intent is to build in-house capabilities and deploy them across both defence and civil programmes over time.

The Chhattisgarh government on Monday presented a Rs 1.72 lakh crore budget for the financial year 202627, outlining an expansive development

Discover five productivity tools that remove friction, automate tasks and save hours each week so you can work smarter, not longer.

From paperless onboarding to 24/7 access, fully digital savings accounts are reshaping how Indians save, manage, and grow their money. Most savings accounts are opened with the intention of having a safe and secure place to park funds, earn some interest, and avail easy access to funds as and w

Mukesh Ambani unveils Rs 10 lakh crore AI push, vows to make India a global intelligence power At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

In Mahwa village, Prayagraj, women artisans sustain 200-year-old Moonj craft, supported by ODOP training and design development.

The round values the company at $85 million.

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam believed an uncontrolled mind fuels fear and failure. Discover how mastering your thoughts builds focus, resilience and lasting success.

A small library in Damodar Pur is helping students avoid 12 km travel daily, offering an affordable and focused study space locally.

A village mobile shop in Mathura grows beyond keypads, introducing smartphone finance, repairs and digital services for local customers.

A family dry cleaning shop in Lalitpur upgrades equipment and expands capacity, adapting traditional skills to modern demand.

D2C or marketplace? Explore margins, data ownership, DPDP impact and why a hybrid strategy may be the smartest move for Indian founders in 2026.

AI is transforming the Eisenhower matrix from a sorting tool into an enforcement system, freeing your time for strategic, high-value work.

In Q3 FY26, InstaHelp clocked 1.61 million orders and Rs 28 crore in net transaction value, but also reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of Rs 61 crore.

From at-home microbiome testing to personalised diets and drug discovery ambitions, Bengaluru-based deeptech startup Leucine Rich Bio is shifting healthcare from treatment to prevention.

Wishlink's Series B funding was led by Vertex Ventures with participation from existing investors. It plans to use the capital to deepen its tech stack and expand its team as it rides the content-to-commerce wave.

The new office of Amazon will house over 7,000 employees and company has already ten corporate offices in Bengaluru alone.

Aakash has named Alka Garg as chief financial officer and Kanika Kumar Nijhawan as senior vice president of marketing, marking the latest step in a series of leadership changes at the company.

AWS Hands-on-Lab at DevSparks Pune 2026 will showcase how AI is transforming full-stack development, from idea to deployed application, much quicker than before. Indias developer ecosystem is evolving at a rapid pace- and it needs tools to keep up. AI-powered tools are reshaping software devel