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Whizzo will use the capital to expand its science and engineering teams, invest in fundamental research, and deepen its manufacturing partnerships as it scales its technical textiles platform globally.

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

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As the fashion ecommerce space becomes a three-way race, Reliance's Ajio is betting on faster deliveries and higher bill values. Ajio Rush now covers 420 pincodes across 10 cities, mirroring rivals Myntra and Nykaa's play on faster deliveries.

For nearly two decades, Iqbal Ahmed has been fixing vehicles in Dhanepur, Gonda district, learning his trade in the slow, practical way

Artificial intelligence is no longer optional for businesses and governments but essential for survival, according to SandboxAQ CEO Jack Hidary, who says India is well placed to use AI to scale globally, strengthen cybersecurity and build its own intellectual property.

Raju Maurya lives in Roopur Chhaavni Line in Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, and for the past few months, his days have revolved around a small unit

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The fund, which has a target corpus of Rs 200 crore, has deployed Rs 30 crore across initial commitments, with the remaining amount earmarked for the next three years.

From esports recognition to GST relief on streaming, the media and entertainment sector wants Budget 202627 to shift policy from regulation to growth enablement, and urges the government to look at content, IP, and creative platforms as export-driven growth engines.

When we think of business success in India, our imagination often jumps to flashy tech startups, glamorous consumer brands, or disruptive innovations.

Most purchasing decisions feel rational on the surface. We tell ourselves we chose a product because it was affordable, reliable, or convenient.

As capital tightens and AI matures, Indias startup ecosystem is entering an era defined by capital efficiency, tangible ROIs, and deliberate growth. Kaveri Indias startup ecosystem is entering a phase of recalibration. The era of growth-at-all-costs is fading, replaced by a sharper focus on d

AssetPlus will use the new capital to strengthen its technology infrastructure, expand its product suite, and advance initiatives supporting comprehensive wealth management.

Indias EV adoption cuts emissions, but battery waste, weak enforcement and informal recycling threaten to create a new environmental crisis.

Hyderabad spacetech startup EON Space Labs is building state-of-the-art electro-optical and infrared imagers to reduce Indias dependence on imported critical space technology.

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Sriharsha Majety-led Swiggy is banking on a larger assortment as it looks to challenge for market leader position in the game.

As Swiggy bets on megapods, Blinkit on variety, and Zepto on price, the 2026 quick commerce landscape is dynamic. With flush capital, incumbents face renewed pressure from Amazon and JioMart, making this a pivotal year for the sector's evolution.

With the latest debt infusion, Namdev said it is positioning its balance sheet for the next phase of growth, even as it explores a larger equity raise in the future.

From a new address here, once occupied by the iconic Piano Bar, Team India has a clear message written all over the snow-laden alleys of this ski resort town -- Partner with Bharat and subscribe to the future. The underlying message of the India Pavilion on the main promenade of Davos, which also

This came following an outflow of Rs 1.66 lakh crore ($18.9 billion) recorded in 2025, triggered by volatile currency movements, global trade tensions and concerns over potential US tariffs and stretched market This came following an outflow of Rs 1.66 lakh crore ($18.9 billion) recorded in 2025, t

Market stakeholders also demanded enhancement of the tax-free exemption limit on long-term capital gains (LTCG) from equity investments to provide greater relief to retail and long-term investors. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present th

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Age-tech solutions are designed with empathy, accessibility, and education at their core. Their greatest strength lies not just in offering services but also in building digital confidence among seniors.

Karnataka has announced a new startup policy for 20252030, outlining a plan to establish 25,000 new startups over the next five yearswith at least 10,000 expected to emerge from clusters beyond Bengaluru.

The San Franciscobased startup said ads will initially be tested in the US for logged-in adults using the free version of ChatGPT and its low-cost subscription tier, ChatGPT Go.

The policy for 20252030 aims to establish 25,000 new startups over the next five years, with at least 10,000 expected to emerge from merge from clusters beyond Bengaluru.

Electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast India is planning to introduce three new models and double its sales infrastructure in the country this year, company CEO Tapan Ghosh said on Saturday. The new products are designed around real usage patterns and premiumness, not just specifications on paper,

Founded in 2018, Aloe Ecell operates in the primary battery segment and manufactures AA and AAA batteries using an aloe vera extract-based electrolyte instead of conventional chemical compounds. The funding includes Rs 2.5 crore in equity financing for a 4.16% stake in the company an

Competition Commission of India Chairperson Ravneet Kaur said there is a likelihood that the use of AI may knowingly or unknowingly lead to breaching of fair market conduct rules, and company managements can act as a crucial first stage of assessment for the same.

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On learning platform Kruu, students from Class 6 to 12 dont sit through lectures. They work on projects that stretch over weeks, guided by faculty from Oxford, IIT Madras, NYU, and the National University of Singapore, among others.

For comparison, In the quick commerce market during the JulySeptember 2025 quarter (Q2 FY26), Blinkit maintained its lead with approximately 2.4 million to 2.5 million daily orders, while Swiggy Instamart handled about 1.1 million to 1.3 million daily orders.

Piyush Goyal said the government is looking to create a separate startup pathway under the Rs 25,060 crore Export Promotion Mission, with plans to include all DPIIT-registered startups in global trade exhibitions.

Venture capital funding into Indian startups saw a revival with the presence of a few reasonably sized transactions

Speaking at the Startup India event, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the ecosystem's growth from 400 startups in 2016 to over 2 lakh DPIIT-registered startups generating an estimated 21 lakh jobs.

Bharat Forge has won Rs 300 crore in contracts to deliver indigenous drone platformsOmega One, Omega Nine, Bayonet, and Cleaverto the Indian Army and Navy, marking a significant milestone in India's defence self-reliance efforts.

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

Minister M B Patil announced that Karnataka converted 46% of its Rs 10.27 lakh crore GIM commitments into realised investments worth Rs 4.71 lakh crore, with manufacturing achieving a 58% success rate.

In a landmark ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court of India ruled that Tiger Global is liable to pay capital gains tax on its 2018 exit from Flipkart. YourStory breaks down what it means and how it can impact past investments made from tax friendly jurisdictions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated National Startup Day marking 10 years of Startup India initiative, praising youth entrepreneurs for driving innovation and building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat through ventures in space, defense, and emerging sectors.

At an Oracle roundtable during TechSparks 2025, CTOs and tech leaders moved beyond the AI hype to confront harder truths about data privacy, error tolerance, and the need to look beyond immediate gains.

Indias revived initial public offering market is emerging as a key engagement driver for, India's largest brokerage, Groww as it it breaks free from a broader market slowdown. In 2025 11%

Harish, a resident of Bijnor district, did not set out to become an entrepreneur. Until a few months ago, he was working at a factory manufacturing

Ankit Sharma was in the middle of his CA articleship when the idea of starting something of his own began to take shape, not as a sudden leap

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