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Indian startups raised just $107 million in the second week of July, marking the second straight week of muted funding activity. While investors continue to back sectors such as deeptech and AI, the absence of large-ticket deals has kept overall venture inflows subdued.

According to SEBIs processing status report dated July 10, observations on Zetwerks pre-filed draft offer document were issued during the week on July 9.

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

Aukera will use this funding for growth related activities which include opening of new stores, invest in design and strengthening of its omnichannel network

YourStory's Tech30 programme returns for 2026, inviting early-stage deeptech startups from across India to apply for a place in this year's cohort, set to be unveiled at TechSparks 2026.

Deep discounts alone may no longer drive festive sales, with efficient inventory planning and faster deliveries emerging as key differentiators, according to Fynd.

At MSME Sparks 2026, Wilma Rodrigues, Chief Transformation Officer at Saahas Zero Waste, explained why circular business models will define the next decade of waste management in India.

TCS net profit was Rs 13,349 crore, while revenue rose 13.9% to Rs 72,275 crore; Fundamentum's new fund aims to invest in the range of Rs 100-150 crore in each growth stage startups cutting across sectors.

The last mile delivery of logistics in India is now focused on speed and ElasticRun is geared up to fulfill this growing demand with its tech stack emerging as the key differentiator.

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Known for his founder-first approach and passion for deeptech, Agarwal was remembered by founders, investors, and peers for his mentorship and lasting impact on early-stage startups.

The new fund aims to invest in the range of Rs 100-150 crore in each growth stage startups cutting across sectors.

Artificial intelligence (AI) presents an opportunity to transition beyond routine work, with automation expected to handle lower-order functions while humans focus on higher-value roles.

With the increasing use of AI in various areas, there is also a need to provide reskilling and upskilling opportunities for graduates.

The report, Redseer India IPO Report: 2026, said the country currently has around 210 new-age companies that are IPO-ready over the next 24 months, identified through an assessment of 1,400 firms.

Industries, Commerce and Public Enterprises Minister Bimal Borah tabled The Assam Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Facilitation of Establishment and Operation) Bill, 2026, which seeks to replace the 2020 Act governing the sector.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Launching the policy at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre here, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the initiative will make Gujarat the country's preferred destination for data centres and further strengthen its digital economy.

The mobile gaming market is witnessing stronger monetisation with higher smartphone penetration, digital payments and consumer engagement.

Qikink Bets on India's Creator Economy with a Free Branded Store that Handles Everything for Creators Qikink launches free creator store to power Indias merchandise economy Print-on-demand platform Qikinks new Creator Store lets influencers and digital creators sell branded merchandise without

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had directed MeitY officials to summon Meta over Instagram ads allegedly promoting child sexual abuse material; the ministry demanded an explanation and information from the company on action that had been taken.

WhatsApp's response to the Centre's notice over its proposed username feature is due today, as the government examines concerns that the feature could fuel impersonation, phishing, and online fraud before deciding on its rollout in India.

For small business owners across India, getting online used to mean months of effort and money they didn't have. AI has changed the math entirely.

By Vikram Subburaj, CEO, Giottus.com Startups are buying capability, integrating wallets, and preparing for bank-partnered digital currency use cases. And blockchain is helping them build the verification, ownership, and settlement layers that make digital finance easier to trust. Indias fintech

Highlighting the role of government-industry collaboration, the CEA said the Union Budget has addressed a long-pending industry demand by simplifying and expanding the transfer pricing safe harbour regime for GCCs.

At DevSparks Bengaluru 2026, AWS Developer Advocate Ashita Prasad walked developers through building a fully functional, production-ready AI agent from scratch using Strands Agents, an open source SDK built to close the gap between knowing and shipping.

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar chaired KATALYST CONNECT with 150+ GCC leaders in Bengaluru, reaffirming Karnataka's push for 500 new GGCs

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Launched in March 2025, The Sweet Change has clocked Rs 2.6 crore in sales, with nearly 70% of its revenue coming through its own website.

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YouTube just gave India's live-stream culture a delicious new language of appreciation. With the launch of Gifts, viewers can now send

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100Unicorns exits TruNativ with 11x return since 2021 100Unicorns, one of India's leading early-stage venture capital funds, today announced a successful exit from TruNativ, delivering an approximate 11x return on invested capital since 2021. 100Unicorns was amongst the first to invest in TruN

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

In his new role, Biswas will lead the company's engineering organisation and report to Rahul Chari, Co-founder of PhonePe, who will take on the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO).

From workflow automation agents to domain-specific AI copilots, Snowflakes hackathon challenges developers to shape the next wave of AI solutions with real business impact.

Indian SMBs have digitized payments, customer communication, and online discovery. Appointment scheduling, however, remains one of the few remaining processes that still relies on manual effort. But, that's beginning to change.

The latest investment comes as the company looks to strengthen its technology platform, deepen the use of AI across its services, and expand partnerships with colleges and universities across India.

The company said that the fresh capital will be used to expand its AI-enabled industrial software, digital monitoring platforms, engineering capabilities and manufacturing infrastructure.

Uttar Pradesh has just handed its innovators a single front door. In a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Meta has detailed the company's ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation across its apps, highlighting AI-powered detection and large-scale enforcement action.

Data from the National Statistics Office highlights a stark gender divide in the reasons why people stay outside the labour force: men say they are pursuing studies, while women cite childcare and household responsibilities.

In the digital world, every groundbreaking piece of technology is perched atop something that already exists. For example, the Internet is built over client-server architectures; SaaS is constructed above on-premises procurement cycles; Cloud solutions are deployed over security models that were o

This change in ownership resulting as Indian owned and controlled company (IOCC) will enable Swiggy to own inventory directly for Instamart, its quick commerce business.

The competition watchdog has approved upGrads acquisition of Unacademy, clearing a key regulatory hurdle in a landmark edtech consolidation.

Eternal Light, a new Dalai Lama biography by Dr Arvind Yadav, traces the spiritual leader's journey from his 1935 birth in Tibet to global advocacy.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Cult.Fit has filed for an IPO to fund expansion as revenue climbs and losses shrink. The offering highlights confidence in Indias growing organised fitness market, although profitability and execution remain key investor concerns.