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Decoding Cashfree Payments' 0% payment gateway fee offer, and why it's a no-brainer for early-stage businesses

For a small business, the festive season isn't just a busy stretch; it's the stretch. Cashfree data shows a small business's average order value (AOV) nearly triples during these months, growing from Rs. 1,142 to Rs. 3,000, a jump sharper than the platform-wide AOV lift of 62.5%. And for a new seller especially, 40% of a business's entire year of revenue rides on these few weeks. None of that upside comes free to a business signing up for a payment gateway right before the window opens. A brand-

13 Aug 2026 5:31 pm
Tata Trusts initiates process of selecting Tata Sons Chairman

Tata Trusts said the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust trustees have resolved to set up a selection committee to recommend Tata Sons new chairman.

13 Aug 2026 3:27 pm
Gen Z turns to crypto as gateway to investing, WazirX data shows

Indias Gen Z is entering financial markets earlier, with crypto emerging as a gateway to investing. WazirX data shows young investors favour diversified portfolios and are increasingly coming from Tier II and Tier III cities.

13 Aug 2026 3:12 pm
Kusho AI is building AI agents that test software before it breaks

Kusho AI, a Bengaluru startup founded in 2023, builds AI agents that auto-generate, run, and fix software tests, cutting manual QA time for engineering teams.

13 Aug 2026 2:45 pm
MumbaiSemi builds the receiver chip that lets a device use India's navigation satellites

The IIT Bombay spinout designs a single radio chip that tunes to NavIC, GPS, Galileo and BeiDou.

13 Aug 2026 11:17 am
Gurutvaa Systems builds the anti-drone equipment that Indian forces use to jam intruding drones

The Pune-based company makes DRONAAM, a modular counter-drone system carried as a rifle or a backpack, and has been delivering it to the Indian Air Force since 2022.

13 Aug 2026 11:16 am
Iindepro Dynamics makes the electric motors that spin a drone's propellers

The Rajkot-based company designs and manufactures brushless motors for unmanned aircraft, in a component category India buys almost entirely from abroad.

13 Aug 2026 11:15 am
Vayudh builds nano surveillance drones for the Indian armed forces

The defence arm of IIT Delhi's BotLab Dynamics develops small reconnaissance drones and swarm systems, and has raised $10 million to scale manufacturing.

13 Aug 2026 11:14 am
Bluehill.VC raises Rs 400 Cr for maiden frontier-tech fund

The VC firm, which invests in startups across defence, space, semiconductors, energy and advanced manufacturing, plans to deploy Rs 80 Cr over the next six months

13 Aug 2026 10:30 am
What 66 years of selling Indian craft has taught Fabindia

Managing Director William Bissell on why the company would rather be a constant in a customer's life than the brand of the moment.

13 Aug 2026 10:28 am
Mirae Assets MAVI raises Rs 1,125 Cr in first close of Venture Opportunity Fund II

Mirae Asset Venture Opportunity Fund-II will invest in startups at the Series B-D stages across sectors.

13 Aug 2026 10:01 am
Define who you want to become before taking action

Discover how Epictetus' wisdom teaches that defining your purpose first helps you take focused actions toward becoming your ideal self.

13 Aug 2026 9:00 am
Namakkal to Bombay House: Journey of Tata Sons Chairman Chandra; What Milky Mists IPO reveals

Under N. Chandrasekaran, Tata doubled down on electronics, semiconductors, batteries and digital businesses. Meanwhile, Milky Mist's IPO tells us about the kind of dairy businesses that Indias markets are willing to back.

13 Aug 2026 7:30 am
AstroTalk turns unicorn via ESOP buyback

Spiritual-tech startup AstroTalk has reached a valuation of $1 billion through an ESOP buyback involving over 100 employees.

12 Aug 2026 11:03 pm
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (August 12, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

12 Aug 2026 9:18 pm
Karnataka unveils Tathyakosh, putting 1.5 million datasets on one searchable platform

Karnataka has launched Tathyakosh, a unified data discovery platform bringing together more than 1.5 million datasets from 458 sources.

12 Aug 2026 9:14 pm
From Namakkal to Bombay House: Journey of Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran brought in stability to the sprawling group companies of the Tata Group while also making deep foray into newer growth opportunities A former colleague of N Chandrasekaran (Chandra as he popularly known) at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) recounted an incident

12 Aug 2026 7:50 pm
SBI Foundation and NSRCEL launch second iCube cohort to strengthen regional incubators

SBI Foundation and NSRCEL have launched the second iCube cohort to strengthen regional incubators and innovation ecosystems across India.

12 Aug 2026 6:13 pm
Milky Mist IPO to close tomorrow; price band fixed at Rs 133-140

The Tamil Nadu-based dairy makers initial public offering comprises a fresh issue of Rs 1,428 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 125 crore by existing shareholders.

12 Aug 2026 5:30 pm
Indian physicist Deepak Dhar wins the 2026 Dirac Medal

Indian science has a new milestone to celebrate. Deepak Dhar Dirac Medal 2026 is the headline moment, as the renowned statistical physicist joins a select global cohort recognised for shaping how we understand complex systems. What happened On 10 August 2026, the International Centre for Theoretica

12 Aug 2026 5:21 pm
Duroflex Airboost aims to solve India's biggest wellness challenge: Deep Sleep

As many as 60% of Indians get less than six hours of uninterrupted deep sleep every night. Next-gen sleep technology can help improve spinal support, cooling, and overnight recovery. The importance of sleep is that while most people focus on sleeping longer, sleep experts increasingly point ou

12 Aug 2026 3:02 pm
Ola Electric secures 5-year PLI window, to get upto Rs 7,240cr in incentives

A filing disclosed that the disbursements will be made quarterly, starting from next quarter.

12 Aug 2026 12:57 pm
Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran steps down

Chandrasekaran attributed his resignation to lack of unanimity among the board members of Tata Sons on the extension of his tenure. His decision could be a big blow to the Tata Group, which is in the midst of pivoting to newer areas of investment.

12 Aug 2026 12:35 pm
5 Books that uncover why we struggle to make decisions

Explore 5 books that uncover why we struggle to make decisions, understand decision psychology, overcome doubts, and make better choices in life.

12 Aug 2026 12:05 pm
EV mobility service startup Yulu raises $93M led by GEF Capital

Yulu will use this funding round to increase its fleet capacity to 2 lakh electric vehicles and expand service hubs.

12 Aug 2026 11:55 am
5 Books that uncover the reasons behind emotional exhaustion

Explore 5 books that uncover the causes of emotional exhaustion, burnout, stress, and the hidden patterns affecting mental and emotional well-being.

12 Aug 2026 11:50 am
From cyber defence to care and contracts: AI100's eighth cohort puts AI to work

AI100's eighth cohort spotlights three leaders embedding intelligence into the systems enterprises rely on data security, healthcare, and contracts.

12 Aug 2026 11:24 am
Aditya Gupta: Building intelligence into contracts at scale

From early experiments in autonomous systems to embedding AI at the core of enterprise workflows, the Sirion CTO is reimagining how contracts are understood, managed, and acted upon.

12 Aug 2026 11:17 am
Ankit Maheshwari: AI, architecture and impact

From early coding experiments to architecting AI-native healthcare systems at Innovaccer, Ankit Maheshwari on why clean data, infrastructure-first thinking, and human-centered design will define AIs next chapter.

12 Aug 2026 11:16 am
David Gildea: On a mission to democratize data security

Druvas VP of Generative AI, David Gildea, is using cloud-native thinking and GenAI to strip complexity out of data protection and put enterprise-grade security within everyones reach.

12 Aug 2026 11:16 am
Why mastery begins with small steps and steady progress

Learn why every great achievement starts with small steps and how patience, practice, and persistence lead to lasting success.

12 Aug 2026 9:00 am
ideaForge revenue soared 437%. So why is it losing money?

ideaForge revenue soared 437%. So why is it losing money?

12 Aug 2026 7:30 am
Supply chain disruptions push ideaForge into losses in Q1FY27

The order book of ideaForge now stands at over Rs 300 crore with demand coming in from both civil and defence sectors

11 Aug 2026 5:53 pm
Indias top 300 family businesses valued at $1.46T, rivaling global economies

Valued at $1.46 trillion, Indias top 300 family businesses could represent the worlds 18th-largest economy. Led by the Ambanis, they grew 27.5%, outperforming market indices.

11 Aug 2026 5:36 pm
How an IIT Delhi startup is putting AI inside drones, sensors and satellites

IIT Delhis homegrown startup Cyran AI Solutions is developing neuromorphic edge computing for defence, geospatial and industrial use.

11 Aug 2026 5:20 pm
How a Bengaluru company turns fruit waste into everyday product ingredients

BacAlt Biosciences ferments agricultural residue into bacterial cellulose and polyglutamic acid, ingredients that formulators can use in place of petrochemical polymers.

11 Aug 2026 5:19 pm
How two engineering students built a health screening device for clinics with no laboratory

Perkant Tech has raised Rs 6.6 crore for Abhay Parimiti, a device it says takes an automated health assessment in under 60 seconds, backed by a government innovation fund.

11 Aug 2026 5:19 pm
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (August 11, 2026)

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

11 Aug 2026 2:55 pm
Deeptech startup Discovered Materials raises $9M in Seed round

Discovered Materials in building AI agents to discover and accelerate the adoption of new materials for semiconductor chips.

11 Aug 2026 2:47 pm
Flipkart expands Tamil Nadu footprint with focus on digital commerce, tech and supply chain

The company said nearly 70,000 sellers from Tamil Nadu are using its platform to access customers nationwide, with businesses ranging from Tiruppur's knitwear cluster and textile hubs in Erode and Salem to Kancheepuram's silk weavers and artisan communities in Thanjavur.

11 Aug 2026 1:02 pm
AI is changing cyber threats. Recovery is becoming just as important as prevention

At a Rubrik and YourStory roundtable in Bengaluru, engineering and cybersecurity leaders discussed how AI is expanding the attack surface, creating new security challenges, and shifting the focus from preventing breaches to recovering from them quickly.

11 Aug 2026 12:37 pm
ISROs Thoothukudi spaceport to become Indias first privately operated spaceport

IN-SPACe invites private firms to operate Indias new Kulasekarapattinam spaceport, while ownership remains with the government.

11 Aug 2026 12:09 pm
How Nexular is helping EV makers track and manage connected vehicles

Bengaluru startup Nexular builds hardware, software, and AI tools that help EV makers track, manage, and monetise vehicles after sale.

11 Aug 2026 10:46 am
4 Spiritual non-fiction books to read in August 2026

Discover 4 inspiring spiritual non-fiction books to read in August 2026, exploring faith, purpose, dreams, healing, and transformation.

11 Aug 2026 10:30 am
6 Books to explore the relationship between money & emotions

Discover 6 insightful books that explore the emotional side of money, revealing how fear, desire, habits, identity, and happiness shape finances.

11 Aug 2026 9:50 am
GalaxEye buys StarOps; Info Edges net profit up 43%

StarOps was incorporated in 2022 and traces its origins to TeamIndus, an early Indian private space venture.

11 Aug 2026 7:30 am
Startup news and updates: daily roundup [August 10, 2026]

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

10 Aug 2026 7:51 pm
Bakingo parent raises nearly Rs 100 Cr from Faering Capital

The company allotted 7,436 Series B compulsory convertible preference shares to the investors after receiving the subscription money, with the allotment approved by its board on July 30, 2026.

10 Aug 2026 7:34 pm
Info Edge reports 43% rise in net profit for Q1FY27

The Naukri parent saw an 11.4% rise in revenue. Info Edge CEO Hitesh Oberoi attributed recruitment and adoption of AI as key drivers of growth.

10 Aug 2026 5:43 pm
Aum Ventures raises Rs 225 Cr first close for new deeptech fund

Aum Ventures has raised Rs 225 crore in the first close of its Rs 750 crore India Innovation Fund II, targeting early-stage Indian deeptech startups across space, semiconductors, AI, defence and advanced manufacturing.

10 Aug 2026 4:48 pm