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7 daily habits that quietly build lasting confidence

Discover seven simple daily actions that gradually build lasting confidence, strengthen self-belief, and help you approach life.

9 Mar 2026 8:23 pm
StrideOne raises Rs 100 Cr, appoints Rajesh Sud as co-founder

StrideOne provides short-term, structured working capital solutions and receivables management services to MSMEs. The capital will be used to expand enterprise anchor programmes, partner-lender network, technology, and risk infrastructure.

9 Mar 2026 7:03 pm
KaarTech raises $11M in Series B round led by Playbook Partners

The Chennai-headquartered technology services company plans to use the capital for strategic acquisitions and to expand market reach with its AI platforms.

9 Mar 2026 6:53 pm
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 9, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, March 9, 2026. It is apt that the momentum is sustained a day after International Womens Day on March 8 with more stories and YourStory brings you todays headlines with the la

9 Mar 2026 6:17 pm
Maharajganjs furniture products: Custom-built designs crafted through local workshops

Furniture workshops in Maharajganj craft custom beds, sofas, and tables, supported by skilled carpenters and the ODOP programme.

9 Mar 2026 5:26 pm
The Hidden Reason Life Feels Shorter Than It Is

Seneca believed life is not short; we simply waste much of it. His timeless philosophy reveals how using time wisely can transform how we live.

9 Mar 2026 3:36 pm
Kanpur Dehats plastic products: Local manufacturing supporting irrigation and utility networks

Kanpur Dehats plastic manufacturing units produce PVC pipes and utility products supporting irrigation, water systems, and local industry growth.

9 Mar 2026 3:35 pm
Etahs Chicory: From Contract Fields to Processed Supply

Etahs chicory industry links farmers, processing units, and beverage companies through a structured supply chain strengthened by the ODOP programme.

9 Mar 2026 3:33 pm
Women powering Indian hockey and deeptech revolution

On International Womens Day, four Indian womens hockey players share their journeys to the national team, while women founders in deeptechfrom AI to biotechare building the systems and science shaping Indias technological future.

9 Mar 2026 7:30 am
Bijnors woodcraft: Handcrafted wooden pieces shaped in Nagina

Discover how artisans in Nagina, Bijnor craft wooden handicrafts like jewellery boxes and dcor items through shaping, carving and finishing work.

8 Mar 2026 4:15 pm
Swiggy, magicpin, Zomato see food delivery regain growth momentum in December qtr

Indias food delivery giants Swiggy, magicpin, and Zomato bounced back to stronger growth in the December quarter, powered by festive demand, affordability-led offerings, and expanding user basesespecially in smaller cities.

8 Mar 2026 2:52 pm
Maus textile products: Powerloom weaving and finishing that connect local units to distant markets

Explore how Maus powerloom textile units weave, embroider and finish sarees through interconnected workshops supplying retailers and markets across India.

8 Mar 2026 2:20 pm
Fatehpurs iron fabrication works: Custom-built metal structures for everyday spaces

Fatehpurs iron fabrication workshops build customised gates, grills and railings that support homes, shops and infrastructure across the region.

8 Mar 2026 12:50 pm
Health, safety, AI: test your business creativity with Edition 222 of our weekly quiz!

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 222nd quiz. Ready?

8 Mar 2026 7:50 am
How Basil built a premium kids brand in a Rs 60,000 Cr market loved by 1.5+ lakh families

In this episode of the Prime Venture Partners Podcast, we sit down with Harini Rajagopalan and Mahesh Muraleedharan, founders of Basil, to unpack what it really takes to build a premium kids' essentials brand in India.

8 Mar 2026 7:45 am
Microsofts Phi-4 thinks big; Women in mining

Microsofts Phi-4-15B is a compact AI model processing text and images efficiently, proving that smarter, smaller systems can drive big impact. Similarly, Priya Agarwal Hebbar highlights that empowering women in metals and mining is key to Indias industrial innovation and economic growth.

8 Mar 2026 7:30 am
India International Coffee Festival plans larger and more global edition for 2027

In this photo essay, we showcase more exhibitors at IICF 2026, along with expert insights.

8 Mar 2026 7:25 am
Inside Etahs Bell Workshops: Ghungroos, Temple Bells, and More

Inside Jalesar in Etah, artisans craft temple bells and ghungroos from brass and clay, sustaining a traditional metal cluster economy.

7 Mar 2026 5:05 pm
PhonePes merchant network cross 47 million businesses ahead of IPO

DRHP reveals how fintech giant PhonePe is turning Indias largest merchant payment network into a diversified revenue engine spanning devices, lending, and financial services.

7 Mar 2026 2:55 pm
Baghpats agriculture implements: A small manufacturing chain behind farm mobility

Baghpats small manufacturing units produce rims and tractor components that support agricultural transport across Uttar Pradesh.

7 Mar 2026 2:30 pm
Priya Agarwal Hebbar on why women are key to Indias mining and manufacturing future

On International Womens Day, Vedanta's Priya Agarwal Hebbar speaks about breaking barriers in the traditionally male-dominated mining sector, why womens participation is critical to Indias industrial future, and the need to redesign workplaces for a truly inclusive workforce.

7 Mar 2026 10:18 am
Karnataka mulls social media ban for under 16; Rozana secures Rs 290 Cr in Series B round

Presenting the States Budget on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, With the objective of preventing adverse effects of increasing mobile usage on children, usage of social media will be banned for children under the age of 16.

7 Mar 2026 7:30 am
Art, nature, architecture: Palette Gallery features mesmerising works of Om Soorya

In this photo essay, we feature art exhibition highlights from New Delhis popular Palette Gallery.

7 Mar 2026 7:30 am
[Weekly funding roundup Feb 28-March 6] VC fund raise falls below $100M level

Venture capital funding saw a steep fall in the the first week of March largely due to lesser number of deals.

6 Mar 2026 8:02 pm
Why smartphones slow down over time (and how to fix it)

That smartphone you bought 3 years ago felt lightning fast. Now it struggles with basic apps. Heres whats really going on.

6 Mar 2026 7:55 pm
Indian job postings for women grow 19% as reports highlight the massive economic potential of bridging the wealth gap

A new report by foundit reveals women's representation in Indian job postings surged 19% year-on-year. The data highlights encouraging hiring growth for senior roles, emerging tech positions, higher salary brackets, and tier II cities.

6 Mar 2026 7:28 pm
Electric passenger vehicle registrations jump 44% in February

EV retail sales in India surged 44% in February, with Tata Motors leading the passenger segment. Two-wheeler sales also jumped 46% to over 1.11 lakh units, according to dealer's body FADA.

6 Mar 2026 7:04 pm
The micromanagement trap: when founder control kills growth

Trying to approve every tiny decision? That might be the real reason your startup feels stuck. Learn how excessive control harms teams and how to fix it.

6 Mar 2026 6:33 pm
Flipkart asks 300 employees to leave under its annual performance review

These latest exits impact about 2% of Flipkart's current workforce. According to data available on Tracxn, Flipkart had over 15,000 employees as of August 2025. These develoments come as Fipkart gears for its public market debut.

6 Mar 2026 6:33 pm
From bank desk to noodle factory: a small business in Sultanpur

After leaving a bank job in Delhi, Anil Yadav started a noodle manufacturing unit in Sultanpur, building the business slowly with family support.

6 Mar 2026 6:26 pm
Water ATM venture brings low-cost drinking water to Ghaziabad

In Ghaziabad, a coin-operated RO water ATM is providing affordable purified drinking water to local residents through a simple automated system.

6 Mar 2026 6:25 pm
Unifying the data landscape: Insights from Firebolt's CXO mixer on scaling modern platforms

Addressing tool fatigue and the rising demands of AI, industry leaders gathered to share practical approaches for streamlining modern data architectures and accelerating product innovation.

6 Mar 2026 6:12 pm
Karnataka govt proposes social media ban for children below 16

Presenting the States Budget on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah noted that the ban is being proposed with the objective of preventing the adverse effects of increasing mobile usage on children.

6 Mar 2026 5:38 pm
The Thought That Stops People from Achieving Greatness

Swami Vivekanandas famous quote on weakness reveals why self-belief and inner strength remain essential for personal growth and success.

6 Mar 2026 3:39 pm
Uber expands intercity offering with bus ticketing feature

The ride-hailing giant has partnered with Ixigos AbhiBus to allow its users to book intercity buses on the Uber app starting today.

6 Mar 2026 2:40 pm
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 6, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, March 6, 2026.

6 Mar 2026 1:55 pm
Beyond the PIN: How biometric authentication Is redefining UPI payments

Beyond the PIN: How biometric authentication Is redefining UPI payments From forgotten codes to one-touch payments, PhonePes biometric rollout signals a quieter, faster, and more human future for digital transactions. For over a decade, the four-digit or six-digit PIN has been the gatekeeper of

6 Mar 2026 1:33 pm