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Addressing the IndiaFrance Innovation Forum in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the platform to frame Indias innovation story

In a chat with YourStorys Shradha Sharma, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw explains why India is moving fast across the AI stackbacked by major infra commitments, rising VC interest, and population-scale use cases in health and agriculture.

The fundraise brings the company's total funding to $65 million since its founding in 2022 by Saurabh Jain and Harish Reddy.

The Silicon Valley investor sees AI erasing jobs, collapsing the cost of essential services, and rendering universities obsolete.

As tourism in the Northeast evolves, discovery remains its biggest challenge. With support from Assams startup ecosystem, FinderBridge Tourism is building a smarter way to explore the region.

Who leads the AI race? A five-layer breakdown of US vs China across energy, semiconductors, infrastructure, models and public sentiment.

Ajayveer, a resident of Panigaon Bhutiya near Vrindavan in Mathura district, spent years working as a daily wage labourer before starting his own

AVA Creations is re-imagining Assams handloom legacy as a tool for livelihood security and forest conservation. Working with hundreds of women across the Northeast, it shows how heritage can become a sustainable economic engine.

The Bengaluru-based company said the extension enables businesses to accept UPI and card payments inside chat interfaces, with passkey-based biometric authentication for card transactions.

Scarcity sharpens gratitude. Discover how Stoic philosophy and Marcus Aurelius Meditations show why hardship builds strength.

In Mohalla Piprapur, under Tiwari Pur police station in Gorakhpur district, Nizamuddin Ansari runs a small printing press that produces

In Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh, wooden toys are not just playthings. They enter homes as rattles and spinning tops, rest on shelves as keepsakes

In Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, chikankari reveals itself only when seen closelyfine, delicate stitches that appear effortless but take weeks to complete.

FiMI has been built to understand Indian payment systems, including UPI, and covers areas such as transaction dispute handling, mandate lifecycle management, and regulatory and ecosystem queries.

The leadership moves come as the Bengaluru-based company expands its integrated care model spanning health benefits, hospital services and clinical delivery, with an emphasis on developing senior leadership internally.

The AI startup plans to use the fresh capital to scale business outreach and hire talent across key markets, including the US, UK, Europe, and India.

The fund has deployed more than one-third of its corpus across seven startups and is targeting a portfolio of up to 15 companies.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Discover books that stay with you long after the final page, sparking reflection, deeper questions, and quiet insight that unfolds over time.

Feeling pressured to read for productivity? Discover why choosing books based on mood can reduce burnout and restore the joy of reading.

With rates starting at 9.99% p.a., instant digital disbursals, and flexible tenures, personal loans are emerging as a practical tool for managing planned and unexpected expenses alike. Handling personal finances always requires planning and foresight. Whether it is for medical bills, home renovat

The collaboration aims to help enterprises automate complex workflows, accelerate software delivery, and adopt AI with the governance and transparency that regulated industries require.

With AI sparking debate about the future of employment in India, Sanjeev Bhikchandani said historical trends indicate that concerns over large-scale job losses may be exaggerated.

Job-ready no longer means qualified, it means prepared to deliver results. In a fast-changing business world, enterprises must move beyond training for skills and start building true role readiness that drives performance from day one.

HomeRun is a quick commerce platform for construction and home improvement materials.

slice Small Finance Bank said the Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of founder Rajan Bajaj as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, marking a leadership transition at the fintech-led small finance bank. Bajaj, who previously served as Executive Director, was appointe

A new government initiative seeks to improve medical education access by rolling out digital resources and AI tools across select institutions. The first phase will prioritise government medical colleges in underserved regions.

Indias cloud kitchen sector surged during Covid, but rising costs, aggregator dependency, and weak unit economics triggered a sharp market correction.

Soren Kierkegaards famous quote on life reveals why we understand our choices only in hindsight, yet must live forward with courage and uncertainty.

In Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, jaggerylocally known as guris more than a sweetener. It is a seasonal rural industry that connects sugarcane farmers

In Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, bananas are more than a fruit sold in markets or used in rituals. In a district known for large-scale banana cultivation

India represents one of the most promising opportunities to bring responsible AI to a broad base of users, said Irina Ghose, managing director for Anthropic India. She added that the countrys developer ecosystem and digital infrastructure make it a key testing ground for large-scale AI adoption.

In Sarwat, Muzaffarnagar district, Sachni Kumar has spent the past year building a modest computer coaching centre that he believes fills a local gap.

Three months ago, Pradeep Kaum of Auraiya district was unemployed and unsure of his next steps. Today, he runs a car washing centre

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Monday, February 16, 2026.

Learn how to build a startup financial model in India using bottom-up projections, runway planning, LTV:CAC and realistic growth assumptions.

A YourStory webinar brought together E2E Networks, Nvidia, and Gnani.ai to show how teams are deploying voice AI at scale, handling everything from GPU instance management to code-mixed conversations

The pilot comes as India continues to position its domestic payments infrastructure for cross-border and visitor use cases.

Built on tradition but driven by technology, Assams tea sector is facing a long-overdue reset. A young venture from the state is overhauling tea manufacturing to make it cleaner, more efficient, and future-ready.

ValleyNXT Ventures has launched Bharat Breakthrough FundI to back seed to pre-Series A startups with capital and structured accelerator support. The fund, which can scale up to Rs 400 crore, will focus on deep-tech and technology-first ventures across sectors.

Starlink and Reliance Jio are vying to connect Indias 40% offline population, setting the stage for a new satellite vs fibre telecom battle.

Founded in 2024, C2i Semiconductors is building power management solutions designed for the next generation of AI data centres and cloud infrastructure.

For the nine months ended December 2025, the Bengaluru-headquartered company posted revenue of Rs 1,063 crore, marking a 37% year-on-year increase, while profit after tax (PAT) rose 284% to Rs 95 crore.

Learn why unit economics is crucial for sustainable startup growth, and how metrics like CAC, LTV and cohort analysis drive profitability.

CynLrs object intelligence platform aims to teach robots to learn like babies. How Ramya Sriram's Theyyam photograph captured a movement thats now part of the National Geographic 2026 calendar.

OpenAI founder Sam Altman remarked that homegrown expertise coupled with policy push allows for deployment of AI at scale.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted that India is pursuing nationally determined goals on curbing carbon emissions.

BCGX maintained that India should follow a policy of sovereignty by design with policies that protect data along with bringing benefits for everyone.

Magicpin is aiming to grow its active user base to 20 million in 2026, with a focus on the value-conscious consumer segment.

In this photo essay, we showcase some of the spectacular art the Sixth Sense immersive art festival.