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In a fireside chat at the grand finale of MSME Sparks 2026, Hostinger CEO Giedrius Zakaitis focused on why building a business online is no longer a technical hurdle, but a confidence problem.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, July 31, 2026.

As startups compete for specialized talent, Uplers introduces AI-powered matching to help founders identify high-fit candidates faster through smaller, role-aligned shortlists. Every startup founder knows the cost of a bad hire. But what goes unnoticed is the cost of the hiring process itself. W

The Delhi-based company puts lithium-iron-phosphate battery systems on commercial and industrial sites, paired with software that decides when to charge and when to discharge.

The Kochi-based company sells autonomy kits and fleet software that let industrial operators convert the trucks and heavy vehicles they already own, rather than buying new ones.

The Bengaluru-based company is developing fuel-flexible engines on a shared core, one sized for unmanned aircraft and one for industrial and defence power supply.

The Bengaluru-based company is developing a constellation of low-cost relay satellites that pass data between imaging satellites and users without waiting for a ground station pass.

Amuls farmer-owned cooperative sends most revenue back to milk producers, creating an advantage private dairies cannot ever copy.

With this acquisition, the combined entity, with an employee strength of more than 1,100 employees, will operate from over 25 offices across India and Singapore.

iPhone sales during the reported quarter increased by 21.7% to $54.25 billion from $44.58 billion a year ago. Mac sales grew 28.66% to $10.35 billion from around $8 billion.

The complainant sought an investigation into certain Instagram accounts that allegedly published and circulated content derogatory toward PM Modi.

From slot machines to Candy Crush and loot boxes, near-misses turn frustrating losses into a powerful urge to keep playing longer.

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Orchardly, a bootstrapped Srinagar agritech, blends farm intelligence, stores, soil testing and buyback. Can its Kashmir model scale across India?

Airbnb is moving beyond vacation rentals into hotels, services and experiences as it searches for the next phase of global growth.

Achira Labs, AAARNA Therapeutics and 4S Medical Research have been named awardees under the Department of Pharmaceuticals scheme, C-CAMP said.

The capital infusion is expected to be led primarily by domestic investors to raise Indian shareholding in the company, which currently stands at around 40%.

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Swiggy's quick commerce business Instamart, which hit a major breakeven milestone in May 2026, saw 53% YoY growth in revenue to reach Rs 1,232 in the first quarter.

PhonePe PulsePro is a data intelligence platform that enables businesses to make informed decisions using aggregated, privacy-safe insights from India's digital transactions.

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Its quick commerce business Instamart, which hit a major breakeven milestone in May 2026, saw 53% YoY growth in revenue to reach Rs 1,232 in the first quarter.

Sebi has operationalised the GARUDA green channel to speed up the launch of Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) schemes through a simplified filing process. The framework eases compliance for certain fund categories while strengthening disclosure and due diligence requirements for regular schemes.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, July 30, 2026.

The Bengaluru-based company uses AI-led discovery to search for small molecules that act on the same receptors as injectable GLP-1 drugs, aiming for a cheaper alternative.

Cellarim Labs converts renewable bio-waste into cosmetic ingredients and has raised Rs 6 crore to move from laboratory batches to pilot-scale production.

Aham Housing Finance will use the funds to expand its business across markets and on technology.

The startup will use the funds to expand its manufacturing capacity, strengthen R&D, and accelerate commercialisation of its products

From agent-generated workflows and incident investigation to security, cloud migration and product management, experts at the event discussed the various systems, safeguards and engineering discipline needed to advance enterprise AI beyond demo to dependable use-cases

The company will use the funding to strengthen its supply chain and for the expansion of its manufacturing and distribution capabilities. It will also be investing in product innovation, and strengthen its partnership with the farmers along with accelerating its expansion into new geographies.

The feature alerts riders to potholes, broken road patches, uneven roads and speed breakers ahead while navigating, using road intelligence built from data generated by Ather's connected scooter fleet, Ather Energy said in a statement.

The IT services major saw strong momentum in financial services and North America, but lowered its full-year revenue growth outlook. The company continues to invest in AI-led solutions to drive future growth.

Revspot said it will use the funding to strengthen its product and engineering capabilities, enhance its AI infrastructure, expand into new B2C sectors, and grow its international presence.

According to a statement, Grand Anicut Seed Fund will focus on investing in startups at the pre-Series A and Series A stages, targeting sectors such as deeptech, enterprise technology, consumer businesses, and financial services.

Manning, who will report to CEO Dennis Woodside, is tasked with the responsibility of unifying product and technology roles at Freshworks.

The Delhi startup, incubated at IIT Madras, is developing an engine that burns fuel through continuous detonation instead of a steady flame.

The IIT Delhi-incubated company is developing turbine engines for defence and civil aviation, in a category where India has long depended on imported hardware.

The Bengaluru-based company builds air data probes, actuators, vibration isolation systems and solenoid valves for defence platforms, commercial aviation and drone manufacturers.

The Pune-based company uses infrared laser beams to carry secure data across land, air, sea and space, and has built a laser system for counter-drone and short-range air defence.

This years edition is expected to feature more than 150 startups across sectors, with dedicated pavilions focused on innovation, livelihoods and future mobility, alongside product launches, panel discussions, networking sessions and partnership announcements.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Ahead of National Handloom Day, BhashaBharat introduces a patented weaving technique designed to strengthen Indian handloom craftsmanship and livelihoods.

India grows a record apple crop yet imports more than ever. The opportunity is not to grow more, but to store longer, process the culls and own the year.

Indias semiconductor sovereignty score is projected to rise sharply by 2030, but broader technology independence will require continued investments across AI, cloud, data centres, software, talent, and strategic partnerships, according to Forrester.

From London and Paris to Dubai and Delhi, urban destinations are moving beyond single-purpose venues. The focus is shifting towards integrated ecosystems that combine sports, retail, hospitality, entertainment, and community experiences in one place.

Fixxly has built an AI platform connecting all the players in ecosystem of building materials to ensure there is timely delivery and funding will be used for scaling technology & operations.

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The IPO market in the country is not simply bigger than it was a decade ago. It has a different character and discipline now, led by confident, high-growth startups who believe in the India story.

Quick commerce is growing. Market leaders including Blinkit, Instamart, and Zepto are expanding their networks, while Amazon and Flipkart have also stepped up their quick-commerce services.