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[Weekly funding roundup June 13-19] Sarvam AI's massive funding round boosts VC inflow

The total funding for the week stood at $393 million across 18 deals. In comparison, the previous week saw $246 million. Sarvam AI accounted for nearly 60% of the total funding raised this week.

19 Jun 2026 7:51 pm
6 hidden tourist places in India you must visit before they get crowded

Move beyond crowded tourist spots and discover six unique destinations in India where nature, culture and peace come together.

19 Jun 2026 6:22 pm
Jio to step up satellite communications game with indigenous constellation: Akash Ambani

At present, the satellite communications segment is dominated by foreign companies like Elon Musk-led Starlink and French service provider Eutelsat.

19 Jun 2026 5:04 pm
Jio Platforms gets board approval for 27 Cr share sale; to file IPO papers Friday

Addressing the 49th annual shareholder meeting of Reliance, chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani said the draft red herring prospectus, approved by the board of Jio Platforms, will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Board of India on Friday.

19 Jun 2026 4:56 pm
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (June 19, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, June 19, 2026.

19 Jun 2026 3:41 pm
HealthQuad secures Rs 550 Cr first close for third healthcare fund

The new fund is expected to back technology-enabled healthcare businesses that have already achieved commercial traction and are positioned for large-scale growth.

19 Jun 2026 10:44 am
Transforming home diagnostics in India; Women report salary increase in AI-driven jobs

Bengaluru-based Orange Health Labs wants to make getting a blood test as easy as ordering foodwithout queues, delays, or friction.

19 Jun 2026 7:30 am
Bengaluru startup Phygital Studio is rebuilding how brands sell physical spaces

Phygital Studio unites design, hardware, software, and storytelling on its platform, called Beto, helping brands like Adani and Deloitte build immersive spaces to actively drive sales.

19 Jun 2026 6:50 am
IIT Madras Builds World's Most Detailed 3D Human Brainstem Atlas

Indian scientists map over 200 brainstem nuclei at cell-level resolution, and they've made the entire dataset free for the world to use.

18 Jun 2026 11:27 pm
Bharat Innovates 2026 wraps in Nice, turning India's deep-tech showcase into deals and global capital

Bharat Innovates 2026 concluded in Nice on 16 June 2026 with around USD 254.5 million in commitments, over 50 agreements and new India-France deep-tech bridges.

18 Jun 2026 10:52 pm
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (June 18, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, June 18, 2026.

18 Jun 2026 6:16 pm
Rusk Media bags Rs 100 Cr funding to expand content play

Mumbai-headquartered Rusk Media plans to expand content franchises, grow Alright! TV, build AI production tools and pursue international audiences.

18 Jun 2026 5:16 pm
Karo Sambhav secures Rs 56 Cr from Rainmatter by Zerodha

Karo Sambhav plans to expand recycling infrastructure for recovering critical minerals from e-waste, amid growing policy support and demand for domestic resource security.

18 Jun 2026 4:38 pm
From chatbots to autonomous agents: How Hostinger built AI into its core business

At DevSparks 2026 Bengaluru, Hostinger's AI Tech Lead Mantas Lukauskas traced the company's journey from early chatbot experiments to Kodee, an agentic system that now handles most customer interactions.

18 Jun 2026 4:05 pm
PMRC Scheme 2026: India Offers Up to 14 Crore to Attract Researchers Back Home

With grants of up to 14 crore, world-class lab access, and full relocation support, the Prime Minister Research Chair Scheme is India's boldest bid

18 Jun 2026 1:04 pm
Using AI to mitigate climate disasters; How Equip streamlines hiring

Resilience AI has Resilience 360, a web-based platform that integrates climate, geological, environmental, and infrastructure data to generate hyperlocal risk profiles.

18 Jun 2026 7:30 am
Orange Health Labs is bringing 30-minute home sample collection to Indian diagnostics

Backed by Y Combinator and Accel, Bengaluru-based Orange Health Labs wants to make getting a blood test as easy as ordering food, without queues, delays, or friction.

18 Jun 2026 7:05 am
Pet healthcare startup Vetic raises $40M led by Bessemer Venture Partners

Vetic will use the fresh capital to expand its clinic network and also to enhance the technology platform.

18 Jun 2026 6:05 am
IIM Bangalores new undergraduate campus gets grant from Tata Trusts

IIMB's School of Undergraduate Studies will offer courses in economics and data science.

17 Jun 2026 6:52 pm
Creator platform Influish raises pre-seed funding from Clovia co-founder and others

Influish will use the funding on product development and to strengthen its Meta API-powered capabilities and expand creator workflow tools and monetisation offerings.

17 Jun 2026 4:08 pm
5 teachings from the happiness trap for overthinking less

Discover 5 powerful teachings from The Happiness Trap that can help you overthink less, manage anxious thoughts, and find mental clarity.

17 Jun 2026 3:40 pm
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (June 17, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

17 Jun 2026 3:38 pm
Invest in India before it's too late: Goyal to corporates, investors

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India's investment ecosystem is ready, the domestic market is vast, and the government would help investors connect with market opportunities, while a supportive policy framework is already in place.

17 Jun 2026 2:43 pm
Telegram's Durov alleges Reliance link to India ban push

In a post on social media platform X, Durov alleged that Indian telecom operator Reliance was sabotaging access to Telegram for millions of users outside India, including in the United Arab Emirates, through a technique known as Border Gateway Protocol hijacking.

17 Jun 2026 2:36 pm
How Equip is using AI to change the way companies hire

Equip uses AI to screen, assess, and interview candidates at scale, so recruiters spend less time filtering and more time hiring.

17 Jun 2026 12:53 pm
TechSparks 2026 returns, centring on The New Tech Order

TechSparks 2026, to be held in Bengaluru from October 13-15, will bring together founders, policymakers, investors, enterprises, developers, and creators to shape the next era of technology and innovation.

17 Jun 2026 7:30 am
Transforming desert livelihoods in Rajasthan; Cosentus India centre: A pillar of growth

Aakriti Srivastava's Bahula Naturals works with over 4,000 pastoralist households in Rajasthan, turning camel milk and desert produce into premium food products while ensuring women are at the centre of the value chain. Meanwhile, revenue cycle management company Cosentus is betting on India.

17 Jun 2026 7:30 am
Nutrition band TruNativ raises $30M in Series B funding round led by OrbiMed

TruNativ will use the funds to expand its distribution network across D2C, quick commerce, modern trade, pharmacy, and other retail channels. The funding will also be used for the expansion of its B2B2C ingredient business.

16 Jun 2026 7:52 pm
Hari Menon steps down as Bigbasket CEO; Amazon veteran Amit Nanda to takes charge

The leadership transition marks the end of an era for one of India's earliest online grocery pioneers. It comes at a time when Indias online grocery and quick-commerce sector is undergoing rapid changes as companies compete with each on delivery timelines.

16 Jun 2026 7:11 pm
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (June 16, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, June 16, 2026

16 Jun 2026 3:04 pm
YourNest Venture Capital raises Rs 400 Cr for Continuum Fund

Newgen Software is deeply integrating AI capabilities into its product lines to deliver real outcomes to the enterprises.

16 Jun 2026 2:46 pm
5 lessons from mountains to cross on purpose and service

Discover 5 inspiring lessons from Mountains to Cross by Dr. Abraham M. George on purpose, resilience, service, and meaningful success.

16 Jun 2026 1:08 pm
5 books that help you disconnect from social media chaos

Discover 5 powerful books that help you disconnect from social media chaos, regain focus, reduce overwhelm, and reconnect with real life.

16 Jun 2026 12:08 pm
SolarSquare raises $53M to expand residential solar footprint across India

SolarSquare has raised $53 million in a Series C round led by B Capital to expand across India, strengthen technology and scale operations as residential rooftop solar adoption accelerates nationwide.

16 Jun 2026 10:29 am