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The value of knowledge sharing: MumbaiOgraphy grows a community of over 12,700 photographers

In this photo essay, we showcase a range of creative works from Jehangir Art Gallery, along with founder insights.

24 Jan 2026 11:44 am
Why has startup fundraising turned into a multi-quarter exercise?

Investors are changing how they think about risk, invest money, and hold people accountable. This change is making it take longer to raise money at all levels.

24 Jan 2026 8:00 am
What Indian VCs want; AI for the modern classroom

Indian VCs call for tailored incentives for deeptech startups, predictable tax and incentive frameworks. Fermi.ai has launched its AI-driven education platform in India and the US. Jinisha Sharma talks about her bets on the WPL team and building a true multi-sport ecosystem.

24 Jan 2026 7:30 am
Urban Company eyes Q3 FY28 breakeven while doubling down on instant services

Urban Company plans to make core services like beauty and plumbing instantaneous, leveraging learnings from its fast-growing InstaHelp vertical. CEO Abhiraj Singh Bhal aims for consolidated breakeven by Q3 FY28 despite widening InstaHelp losses.

23 Jan 2026 9:50 pm
SEBI clears IPOs of Infra.Market, Purple Style Labs

Hella Infra Market Ltd., the parent of Infra.Market, and Purple Style Labs Ltd. have received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India to proceed with their IPOs, according to regulatory filings.

23 Jan 2026 8:47 pm
[Weekly funding roundup Jan 17-23] Capital inflow maintains upward trend

January continues to see higher inflow of venture capital funding into Indian startups with the key reason being the larger volume of deals.

23 Jan 2026 8:02 pm
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (January 23, 2026)

Funding PropertyPistol raises Rs 25 Cr in pre-Series B round led by Ashish Kacholia Tech-enabled real estate platform PropertyPistol has raised Rs 25 crore in a Pre-Series B funding round led by investor Ashish Kacholia, the company said on January 23. Existing investors also participated in the ro

23 Jan 2026 6:51 pm
Why India has only two major airlines: A case study

Indias aviation market looks competitive, but over 90% of domestic travel is controlled by two airline groups. Heres why consolidation keeps winning.

23 Jan 2026 5:35 pm
In Moradabad, a yoga practitioner turns years of learning into a small studio

Swati Verma runs Shivoham Yogshala in Moradabad district, a small yoga studio she set up after nearly a decade of personal practice.

23 Jan 2026 5:13 pm
Zoho unveils made-in-India ERP platform

Zohos ERP platform will see part of its product development and other activities driven out of Kumbakonam, a town located about 300 kms from the companys headquarters.

23 Jan 2026 5:12 pm
From workshop floor to factory line: A footwear unit takes shape in Agra district

From workshop floor to factory line: Aa footwear unit takes shape in Agra district Zzeba Rani, a resident of Shamsabad in Agra district, grew up around

23 Jan 2026 5:01 pm
Insta Help weighs on Urban Company's bottom line in Q3; core biz remains profitable

Urban Company Q3 revenue jumped 32% helped by its Native business doubling. However, the firm posted a Rs 21 crore loss, weighed down by heavy investments in its new Insta Help vertical, despite the core business remaining profitable.

23 Jan 2026 4:31 pm
How Big Is the Adani Group? A Look at Its Companies and Strategy

Adani Group is one of Indias biggest infrastructure-led conglomerates, with major bets across ports and logistics, power (thermal + renewables)

23 Jan 2026 3:36 pm
Transform your mind with these 5 life-changing books

Discover 5 powerful books that help transform your mindset, reshape your thinking patterns, and build clarity, confidence, and inner strength.

23 Jan 2026 3:15 pm
PhonePe readies market debut; MSMEs push for predictable cash flows

PhonePe's offer is structured entirely as an offer for sale, with no fresh capital being raised by the company. Manufacturing MSMEs are calling for faster payments, better infrastructure, and long-term policy support. Stablecoins are acting as a tectonic shift for global finance.

23 Jan 2026 2:12 pm
IMF applauds indias digital reforms, sees it shaping global AI

The International Monetary Fund has expressed strong confidence in Indias economic trajectory and its emerging role in artificial intelligence,

23 Jan 2026 1:21 pm
India ready for its own global phone brands, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

India could soon have its own global smartphone brand comparable to Apple, according to Ashwini Vaishnaw, who made the statement

23 Jan 2026 1:21 pm
How books teach life lessons before experience does

Explore how books offer deep life lessons, emotional wisdom, and perspective that real-life experience often teaches too late or not at all.

23 Jan 2026 1:10 pm
Feeling lost? These 7 books can help you find direction

Explore 7 powerful books that help you discover your lifes purpose, gain clarity, and align your passions with meaningful goals.

23 Jan 2026 11:57 am
Juspay valued at $1.2B after securing $50M from WestBridge

The Series D follow-on investment from WestBridge Capital comprises both primary and secondary components, providing liquidity to early investors and employees holding stock options.

23 Jan 2026 11:02 am
Trends that will rev up Indias EV landscape in 2026

With multiple states revising EV policies and Central incentives tightening, the conversation has shifted from the availability of enough chargers to whether they are available in the right places, with the right power, uptime and user experience.

23 Jan 2026 8:00 am
Indian VCs call for policies to encourage deeper pools of domestic capital ahead of Union Budget

Tailored incentives for deeptech startups, predictable tax and incentive frameworks, as well as continued investment in core infrastructure, are some of the demands from VCs that fund Indias budding startups.

23 Jan 2026 6:00 am
8 Dark and disturbing books that are surprisingly beautiful

Discover 8 dark and disturbing books that explore pain, trauma, and human darkness, yet reveal surprising beauty, depth, and emotional truth.

22 Jan 2026 6:35 pm
Shadowfax IPO closes with 2.72x subscription; QIBs lead the way

The logistics unicorn's public issue saw steady participation on the final day of bidding. While QIBs and retail investors oversubscribed their portions, the NII category saw moderate demand.

22 Jan 2026 6:04 pm
Fibe debuts ecommerce financing with Flipkart partnership

The Flipkart partnership marks Fibe's attempt to carve out a niche in consumer lending for e-commerce, a segment long dominated by banks through credit cards and larger nonbank lenders such as Bajaj Finance.

22 Jan 2026 5:55 pm
Mayank Khanduja exits Elevation Capital as high-level exits at VC firms continue

Khanduja has been a Partner at Elevation Capital for 15 years and have headed investments in companies like Atlys, Curelink, and Seekho.

22 Jan 2026 5:17 pm
12 Career Mistakes That Quietly Kill Growth and How to Fix Them Fast

Career growth rarely derails because of one dramatic failure. More often, it slows down due to small, repeated decisions that feel safe in the moment

22 Jan 2026 4:06 pm
Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha backs Labour Ministrys move to remove '10-minute' delivery branding

Zepto backs the Govt's move to drop '10-min' branding as fair. This comes as Swiggy pushes to reclassify gig work as flexible employment, urging policymakers to view the sector as a distinct hird pillar of the economy.

22 Jan 2026 3:59 pm
From job floor to workshop floor: A small machinery unit takes shape in Ghaziabad

Dhanish Kumar, who belongs to the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, grew up in a farming household where agriculture was the primary occupation

22 Jan 2026 3:38 pm
In Bijnor, a small food cart turns into a steady daily livelihood

When Archit Rajput decided to start a small fast-food cart in Bijnor district, the idea grew out of familiarity rather than ambition.

22 Jan 2026 3:37 pm
Generative AI stack for small teams: Unlock 4x productivity

A practical guide to generative AI tools helping small teams and Indian startups automate work, move faster, and scale without adding headcount.

22 Jan 2026 3:36 pm
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (January 22, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Thursday, January 22, 2026.

22 Jan 2026 3:08 pm
The Next Einstein? Who Is Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski in Modern Physics

In the rarefied world of theoretical physics, where Albert Einsteins shadow still looms large, Harvard University and scientists around

22 Jan 2026 2:43 pm
General Atlantic backs Balaji Wafers amid sustained PE interest in consumer space

General Atlantics bet on Balaji Wafers signals a maturing PE market for Indian heritage brands. With valuations soaring, global funds are aggressively backing regional snack leaders to drive national scale.

22 Jan 2026 2:08 pm
Organic vs paid growth: What works better for startups?

Organic or paid growth? Learn how Indian startups should choose the right growth strategy by stage, budget, ROI, and unit economics.

22 Jan 2026 1:43 pm
Ashish Goels Optimist raises $12M in seed funding led by Accel, Arkam Ventures

The company said the newly-raised capital will be used for core research and development, capital expenditure and for the firms go-to market strategy.

22 Jan 2026 12:00 pm
At DevSparks Pune 2026, explore 4 core themes shaping dev careers

Here are 4 focus areas developers will explore at DevSparks Pune on Feb 28, 2026, from agentic AI to frontier tech opportunities, and more.

22 Jan 2026 11:44 am
Kapiva launches Rs 50 Cr fund to support Ayurveda innovation

The Kapiva Innovation Fund will support Ayurveda projects across segments that demonstrate scientific rigour and commercial viability.

22 Jan 2026 11:30 am
PhonePe H1 loss widens 20% to Rs 1,441 Cr

Profitability metrics deteriorated significantly at the operating level. Loss before exceptional items and tax widened 56% to Rs 1,885.06 crore in H1 FY26, compared to Rs 1,206.79 crore in H1 FY25.

22 Jan 2026 10:32 am
Growth hacking playbook: Reach Rs 1 crore revenue faster

Learn how Indian startups use growth hacking systems to scale to Rs 1 crore faster, with practical steps on validation, channels, pricing, and retention.

22 Jan 2026 9:25 am
PhonePe files updated IPO papers; Walmart, Tiger Global, Microsoft to sell shares

The offering is structured entirely as an offer for sale, with no fresh capital being raised by the company. The IPO comprises up to 5.06 crore equity shares being sold by existing shareholders, according to the filing.

22 Jan 2026 8:46 am
Budget 2026: From experiments to scale, space industry wishlist

In the Union Budget 2026, founders and investors seek procurement mandates and critical infrastructure status. They advocate for regulatory speed and mission-linked risk-sharing to foster a sustainable and globally competitive ecosystem.

22 Jan 2026 8:10 am
Escape Plan raises $25M Series A to expand offline footprint

Escape Plan is doubling down on mass-market affordability in travel gear, building a distribution-led platform and scaling physical retail across metros and Tier II cities as it looks to deepen access, widen price points, and consolidate the fragmented luggage category.

22 Jan 2026 7:45 am
Deepinder Goyal steps down as Eternal CEO; EV sector pens down its wishlist

Eternals outgoing CEO and co-founder, Deepinder Goyal, has handed Albinder Dhindsa the crown to the food-tech giant. The EV ecosystem is looking for clarity and refreshed capital allocation in the upcoming Union Budget. ClimaCrew is ramping up the cultivation of seaweed.

22 Jan 2026 7:30 am
Explainer: Why RBI wants to link BRICS digital-currencies

Digital tokens such as stablecoins have been a tectonic shift for global finance, allowing for the movement of money across borders at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional banking.

22 Jan 2026 7:05 am
5 key takeaways from Eternals Q3 results: Hyperpures profit, Districts gamble, and Bistro play

Eternal's new era under Albinder Dhindsa comes as the group trades short-term margins in District for a long-term moat in supply chain and dining tech. From Hyperpure and Blinkit's profitability to Deepinder Goyal resigning, here are the key takeaways.

21 Jan 2026 9:08 pm
Not Second Tier: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Defends Indias AI Ambition at Davos

At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Indias approach to artificial intelligence was placed firmly in the global spotlight.

21 Jan 2026 6:05 pm
Ashwini Vaishnaw Explains Why the World Is Betting on India

Indias ongoing economic reforms are being widely recognised both domestically and internationally, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a recent interview

21 Jan 2026 5:34 pm
Uber invests in Carrum to double Uber Black fleet size in 2026

Carrum, a fleet management company, is one of Ubers existing partners. This investment is expected to help Carrum expand its fleet and scale operations.

21 Jan 2026 5:02 pm
Eternal's Blinkit and Hyperpure turn EBITDA positive in Q3

Quick commerce leader Blinkit posted a historic Rs 4 crore EBITDA profit in Q3 as revenues jumped to Rs 12,256 crore driven by supply chain savings and festive buying.

21 Jan 2026 4:53 pm