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From sum insured and hospital networks to waiting periods, exclusions, and claims support, here are key factors Indian families should consider before choosing a health insurance plan. Choosing a health plan for the family is among the most important financial decisions a household can make, y

Despite the necessity of working together, legal and procurement teams often find themselves at odds. While both play a critical role in the business, their different priorities can create friction. Can technology bridge the gap and help them work together more effectively?

From Zepto to IndiGo, shoppers can now skip OTPs and pay with Face ID or Touch ID, marking a new chapter in Indias digital payment authentication. Razorpay has enabled Apple Pay for online and in-store payments in India, allowing eligible shoppers to complete transactions using Face ID, Touch ID

Seeds Fincap said it plans to use the latest funding to open more physical branches, hire field workers, and upgrade its risk tracking tools as it expands further into rural and semi-urban towns.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Apple has launched its mobile payments service, Apple Pay, in India after years of waiting. The rollout gives iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch users a new way to make contactless payments at stores and online.

Shreshth Mishra, Co-founder of Simple Energy, an electric two-wheeler maker, explains how the companys recent Rs 1,750 crore Series C funding will help address past delivery delays and working capital bottlenecks.

Karnatakas Government First initiative will give 100 startups up to Rs 25 lakh each to pilot and validate solutions with government departments.

Data shows brands like Kapiva, Open Secret, and Plum are driving over half their growth from Tier II and III markets by leveraging real-time search trends and multi-speed delivery options.

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Discover five powerful lessons from The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel about building wealth, making smarter decisions, and thinking long term.

Six B-school teams, chosen from 4,429, pitch CM Fadnavis ideas to make Maharashtra an innovation hub by 2035 at TGC 2026 today.

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Gravity will use this funding round to strengthen its technology, distribution and key-account infrastructure, and support category expansion.

WillJini raises first round at $3.5M valuation, without pitching a single VC Estate-planning startup WillJini grew from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 50 lakh in monthly revenue over three years using client money, before raising from SPJIMR batchmates, friends, and its own channel partners. Less than 1% of I

A media report said Venu Srinivasan has asked the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner to inquire into the governance of two Tata Trusts and their role in Tata Sons, amid an ongoing tussle between the two entities.

The Bengaluru-based firm plans to deploy the capital to drive its next phase of growth across manufacturing, product development, and retail.

This offering would mark the largest private-sector renewable energy public issue in India to date.

DoorDash is starting with 500 professionals and plans to scale its headcount to more than 3,000 within the next two years, a company release said.

Meet five Northeast startups building solutions for electricity, healthcare, water, language and accessibility challenges across the region.

Karnataka approves Global Technology Centres in Belagavi and Hubballi as the state expands its tech ecosystem beyond Bengaluru.

The first cohort comprises 22 projects involving Rs 4,744 crore in R&D and Rs 2,192 crore in funding from the RDI Fund.

Linux Laboratories will use the funding to support growth initiatives, including deepening its presence in core specialties, entering new therapeutic areas, and expanding its manufacturing facilities.

Apple Pay has officially launched in India, allowing eligible Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit card holders to make contactless payments, while PayU is integrating the service across thousands of Indian merchants.

Arivihan will use the new capital to expand across states and CBSE, strengthen AI and vernacular capabilities, and broaden access to personalised learning.

Digital content has made product discovery increasingly accessible across India, but affordability, assortment and convenience remain gaps for consumers beyond the metros. The next phase of ecommerce will depend on how effectively businesses bridge that gap between aspiration and access.

At TechSparks 2026, YourStory's flagship startup and technology summit, conversations will span policy, deeptech, AI, fintech, aerospace, mobility and digital infrastructure.

Freshworks co-founder Girish Mathrubootham has officially joined director Pa Ranjith as a co-producer for the upcoming Tamil sports-drama sequel Sarpatta Parambarai Round 2.

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to examine statutory safeguards for minors on social media, with the government indicating that intermediary rules may be amended.

The companys revenue growth significantly outpaced the expansion of its cost base, driven by strong operating leverage and disciplined scaling.

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IIM Kozhikodes business incubator, IIMK LIVE, has tied up with Walmart Global Tech to launch DEEP LEAP, a Rs 2.89 Cr initiative supporting 50 high-potential early-stage tech ventures.

Bharat Housing Network will deploy this funding towards solar rooftop financing, electric mobility financing, and credit to new-age clean tech MSMEs.

The report by TeamLease Digital highlighted that only 16% of IT professionals hold AI skills with 20 lakh upskilled and only three lakh in advanced AI.

Indias fintech story is moving beyond payments and credit as rising incomes and longer lifespans create a growing need for personalised wealth advice. But access to independent, affordable financial guidance remains limited, leaving a gap that AI and digital infrastructure could help bridge.

Nudge, operated by iSocial Sports, is shifting from its earlier sports-led model towards receipt-based rewards, commerce and purchase intelligence for brands.

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

The cohort spans artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, space technology, consumer internet, healthcare, financial services and music.

The Fund III of WEH Ventures aims to invest in 20-25 Indian startups cutting across sectors.

Strapline: Season 2 of Kotak's founder-focused docuseries Hausla Empowered follows four startups building solutions for railway safety, Parkinson's care, farm losses, and early disease detection. Gayatri Guha A train track that can flag a problem before it becomes a failure. A solution to assis

Ola Electric Mobilitys board has approved raising up to Rs 1,000 crore via a rights issue of partly paid-up shares to bolster its capital structure.

At DevSparks Chennai 2026, GCC leader Kewyn George on why India's GCCs are shifting from service delivery to real product ownership.

At DevSparks Chennai 2026, Responsive's Kunal Shrestha explains why trust, not features, is developers' real edge in the AI era.

SiMa.ai said it will use the funding for scaling its agentic AI platform and to build hardware products.

While cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has teamed up with OpenAI in a multi-year partnership to show how ChatGPT can be used for everyday learning, idea generation, and personal interests; Nvidia has unveiled a security platform that can stop AI agents from going rogue.

Tata Trusts noted that the proposed reorganisation of Tata Sons is compliant with applicable laws while maintaining the operating structure of House of Tata.

The Tata Trusts have asked the Tata Sons board to consider the plan and seek a prior no-objection certificate from the Reserve Bank of India.

The defence electronics maker has received SEBI approval for an IPO comprising an OFS of up to 18.09 million shares.

The company said that its Open Agent Safety Platform includes software that sets boundaries for agents, and follows a series of revelations from top AI companies about their models escaping and breaking into other organisations.