Masters’ Union Launches Rs 100 Cr Early-Stage Investment Platform
Masters’ Union, the Gurugram‑based business school, has launched MU Ventures, a Rs 100 crore ($12 million) early‑stage fund targeting founders under 25. The platform offers rapid funding decisions—typically within 10 days—and invests between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 50 lakh ($6k‑$60k) per startup. MU Ventures operates through four tracks, including a Dropout Fund and a Bharat Capital Fund, and bundles tech credits, coworking space, and a San Francisco Demo Day for selected ventures. Backed by industry leaders such as Aman Gupta, the initiative aims to nurture the next generation of Indian entrepreneurs.
NVIDIA DGX Spark Brings Sovereign AI to Your Desktop
NVIDIA’s DGX Spark desktop AI supercomputer lets developers run sovereign large language models (LLMs) locally, eliminating the need for cloud infrastructure. A live webinar on April 17, led by NVIDIA’s Megh Makwana, will demonstrate Sarvam 30B and Param‑2‑17B models operating on DGX Spark....
A Platform for Home Chefs; Agritech’s Post-Boom Correction
YourStory highlighted two contrasting trends in India’s startup ecosystem. Tocco, a Bengaluru‑based platform, is turning home chefs—primarily women—into micro‑entrepreneurs by providing training, standardized recipes, packaging guidance and guaranteed purchase orders, currently supporting 33 chefs and 45 products across several states....
How VirtueLife Makes Home Physiotherapy Actually Work
VirtueLife, founded in 2023 by Yogesh and Ruby Patel, offers a SaaS platform that lets physiotherapists prescribe video‑guided home exercises from a library of about 2,000 movements. The system uses OpenAI‑powered AI to generate suggested plans, which clinicians must review...
Business Services Platform SILA Raises $100M From Permira
India‑focused business services platform SILA announced a $100 million equity raise from global private‑equity firm Permira. The capital will fund technology upgrades, expansion of adjacent service lines and geographic growth across the country. SILA, founded in 2010, now operates in more...
What Happened when Scale Met the Farm Reality
Between 2020 and 2022, over $750 million poured into South Asian agritech startups promising digital scale for millions of smallholder farmers. By 2025, funding dried up as high customer‑acquisition costs, low farmer spending power, and fragmented markets proved unsustainable for direct‑to‑farmer...
What It Takes to Run AI in the Real World: Lessons From Akamai Digital Leadership Summit
At the Akamai Digital Leadership Summit in Bengaluru, 125 senior technology leaders examined how Indian enterprises can run AI at Bharat‑scale while keeping costs near zero. Speakers highlighted the shift from building ever‑larger foundation models to engineering production‑ready pipelines that...
A Platform for ‘Social Coding’; LEAD Bets on AI Personalisation Solution
YourStory highlighted two AI‑driven initiatives reshaping tech ecosystems. Bengaluru brothers Akshay and Anirudh Oppiliappan launched Tangled, a social‑coding platform that embeds generative AI agents into the traditional Git workflow, already attracting over 8,000 users and 6,000 repositories organically. Meanwhile, India’s...
Private, Local, and Fully Yours: NVIDIA's Vision for AI Development at DevSparks Pune 2026, with RP Tech, an NVIDIA Partner
At DevSparks Pune 2026, NVIDIA and partner RP Tech showcased the DGX Spark, a desktop‑class AI workstation built on the Blackwell architecture. The system packs 128 GB of unified memory and can run a 120‑billion‑parameter open‑source model locally, powering browser agents,...
GLAAS Raises $5M From Co-Founder Devesh Sachdev
GLAAS, an embedded credit infrastructure platform for MSMEs, secured a $5 million investment from Devesh Sachdev, who also joined as co‑founder and managing director. Sachdev, former founder of Fusion Finance, will help strengthen GLAAS’s in‑house NBFC, Gromor Finance, and expand co‑lending...
Still Thinking Old? That’s Why You’re Falling Behind
The article argues that relying on outdated frameworks—"old maps"—prevents organizations and individuals from thriving in today’s fast‑changing environment. It illustrates how legacy companies often retrofit new technologies onto legacy models, leading to stagnation, while truly transformative firms redesign value creation...
Want to Write Better? 3 Books to Improve Writing Skills
The article highlights three essential books—Stephen King’s *On Writing*, Strunk & White’s *The Elements of Style*, and Anne Lamott’s *Bird by Bird*—as practical guides for anyone looking to sharpen their writing. It argues that writing is a skill that can be taught...
Leading AI with Empathy: Why Human-Centered Leadership Matters in the Age of Automation
Senior Director Meghana Mayya at Lowe’s India argues that AI’s true value lies in augmenting human capability through empathy‑focused leadership. She details initiatives such as AI‑driven quote automation for store associates, personalized outreach to reduce abandoned carts, and automated issue...
Supertails Raises $30 Million: How a “Care-First” Approach Is Redefining India’s Pet Economy
Indian pet‑care platform Supertails announced a $30 million funding round, bringing its total capital to $57 million. The startup is shifting from a simple marketplace to a multi‑layered care ecosystem that includes fast‑delivery, tele‑vet consultations, and physical clinics. By focusing on data‑driven...
Eternal Rolls Out Fresh ESOP Grants Worth Rs 167 Cr
Eternal Limited, Zomato's parent, approved a fresh grant of 74.18 lakh employee stock options valued at roughly Rs 167 crore (about $20 million). The options are split across three schemes, with 56.16 lakh allocated to the newly introduced ESOP 2024 plan. Each option carries a Rs 1...
Building Fintech Startups Beyond UPI: Where the Next Wave of Innovation Will Come From
India’s fintech boom, once dominated by UPI, is evolving toward solutions that serve the underbanked and first‑time users. Startups are blending digital tools with human assistance, creating "phygital" experiences that build trust. Rural cash‑dependency is being tackled by turning local...
Job Openings for Tech Professionals Sees 8% Dip in April: Report
India’s technology job market slipped 8% in April 2026 versus March, driven largely by heightened geopolitical tension in West Asia. Xpheno’s report flags this as a reversal after strong hiring in January‑February and projects FY2027 to record the second‑lowest active...
When Speed Meets Style: How Myntra’s M-Now Is Accelerating the Growth of Aldeno and Zouk
Myntra’s M-Now service, launched in late 2024, offers 30‑minute delivery of premium fashion, beauty and lifestyle items across 15 Indian cities, expanding from Bengaluru to metros and tier‑2 hubs. The hyper‑local model has helped brands like Aldeno and Zouk scale...
Blinkit Announces Quick Commerce Service at Mumbai Airport; Netizens Wonder if It's a Prank
Blinkit has launched India’s first quick‑commerce service inside Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, operating in Terminal 2’s secure zone. Passengers can order from a catalogue of over 2,500 products via the Blinkit app and receive deliveries at gates, lounges or...
NowPurchase Secures Rs 80 Cr in Funding Led by Bajaj Finserv
NowPurchase, a B2B marketplace for metal manufacturers, secured ₹80 crore (approximately $9.8 million) in a funding round led by Bajaj Finserv, with participation from existing backers and family offices. The capital brings the startup’s total equity funding to about ₹120 crore ($14.5 million) and...
Why Perimenopause Can Feel Like Brain Fog—And What You Can Do About It
Perimenopause, the transition before menopause, often triggers cognitive disturbances such as memory lapses, reduced concentration, and a pervasive "brain fog." Fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels, combined with sleep disruptions and stress, underlie these symptoms. Experts recommend sleep hygiene, regular exercise,...
Govt Unveils New Rules to Boost Ecommerce Exports
India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has rolled out sweeping reforms to boost e‑commerce exports, effective April 1. The long‑standing Rs 10 lakh (≈ $12,000) value cap per courier consignment has been eliminated, allowing higher‑value shipments to move directly via courier....
5 Short Books You Can Easily Finish Within Just One Day
The article highlights five short books—*The Alchemist*, *Animal Farm*, *The Old Man and the Sea*, *Who Moved My Cheese?* and *The Little Prince*—that can be finished in a single day. It emphasizes how brevity forces precision, delivering clear storytelling or...
SheSparks 2026: How Women Leaders Are Enabling the Workforce to Build AI Skills in GCCs
At SheSparks 2026, Kyndryl’s Kush Mahajan and BT Group’s Arunima Dhiman discussed how women leaders are shaping AI adoption in Global Capability Centers (GCCs). They framed AI as an efficiency‑boosting partner that frees employees for higher‑order judgment rather than a...
Credit Is Now a Primary Growth Lever: Flipkart Wholesale on the Future of B2B Commerce
Flipkart Wholesale says credit has shifted from a peripheral service to the primary growth lever for India’s kirana stores. The company highlights three concurrent trends—localized supply chains, range‑driven buying, and deeper credit penetration—fueling higher ticket sizes and repeat orders. GST...
5 Powerful Books to Understand Society and Culture
The article highlights five influential books—*Sapiens*, *Outliers*, *The Righteous Mind*, *Freakonomics* and *The Culture Map*—that reveal the hidden beliefs, incentives and cultural frameworks shaping societies. Each title is summarized to show how it challenges conventional thinking about history, success, morality,...
Future Wealth Investments Launches $50M VC Fund
Future Wealth Investments, a Singapore‑based firm, has launched its inaugural venture capital fund with a $50 million target and a $10 million green‑shoe option. The fund will make pre‑seed to Series A investments of $250,000 to $5 million, aiming to back roughly 20 startups....
Struggling to Focus? 5 Books to Improve Mental Focus
Amid growing digital distractions, a recent YourStory article highlights five books that can help professionals rebuild mental focus. The list includes Cal Newport’s *Deep Work*, James Clear’s *Atomic Habits*, Gary Keller and Jay Papasan’s *The One Thing*, Nir Eyal’s *Indistractable*,...
3 Inspiring Books Based on True Stories You Must Read
The article highlights three bestselling nonfiction titles—Tara Westover’s *Educated*, Anne Frank’s *The Diary of a Young Girl*, and Laura Hillenbrand’s *Unbroken*—as essential reads for anyone seeking inspiration from real‑life experiences. Each book showcases extraordinary resilience: Westover’s journey from a survivalist...
MS Dhoni Joins Kuku as Investor and Brand Ambassador of Microdrama App
Indian cricket icon MS Dhoni has invested in Kuku and taken on the role of brand ambassador for its microdrama app, Kuku TV. The AI‑driven storytelling platform, founded by three IIT alumni in 2018, boasts over 350 million installs across its...
How Cashfree Payments’ ‘One of Your Kind’ Brand Campaign Is Forcing Us to Look at Businesses Differently
Cashfree Payments launched the "One of Your Kind" brand campaign, showcasing real Indian merchants like BigBasket, RedBus and Third Wave Coffee instead of generic product demos. The film emphasizes each merchant’s unique challenges and how Cashfree’s tailored payment solutions helped them...
SIP Investing Made Smarter: How to Use a SIP Calculator to Build Long-Term Wealth
The article explains how Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) in mutual funds can build long‑term wealth, emphasizing that time in the market beats timing. It highlights the power of compounding, rupee‑cost averaging, and financial discipline as core benefits. A SIP calculator...
Scaling the DRAM Wall: How Lenovo Is Supporting Startups During Global Memory Crunch
The AI boom has triggered a severe DRAM shortage, pushing conventional memory prices up 90% in early 2026 and straining startup budgets. Startups typically allocate 15‑25% of hardware spend to memory, and the scarcity is causing longer lead times and...
He Sold Butter on a Bicycle, Now His GRB Is India’s Ghee King
G.R. Balasubramaniam launched GRB Dairy Foods in 1984 with just $36 (Rs 3,000) and a bicycle‑based butter operation. By focusing on traditional, high‑quality ghee and pioneering an FMCG‑style distribution network, the company now generates about $169 million (Rs 1,400 crore) in annual revenue, employs...
Inside Inflexor Ventures’ Investment Playbook; VC Inflow in India’s Startup Ecosystem Remains High
Inflexor Ventures, a Mumbai‑based VC, has been backing deep‑tech startups since 2015 and is now raising its third fund of roughly Rs 1,200 crore (about $145 million) to target pre‑Series A and Series A companies with validated products. The firm prioritises working prototypes, early customer...
The Key Signals that Inflexor Ventures Looks for While Investing in Deeptech Startups
India’s deep‑tech ecosystem is moving from pure scientific ambition to commercial scale, buoyed by a government‑backed Rs 1 lakh crore (≈$12 billion) Research, Development and Innovation fund. Inflexor Ventures, an early‑stage Mumbai VC, is raising a third fund of about Rs 1,200 crore (≈$144 million) to back...
Startup News and Updates: Daily Roundup (March 27, 2026)
Hyderabad‑based VC Pavestone injected $3 million (≈₹25 crore) into Uncia to accelerate its AI‑driven lending platform and pursue expansion into the MENA region and North America. InvoiceCloud announced plans to hire 150 technology and product professionals in Hyderabad by 2026, reinforcing its...
Risk, Resilience, Growth: Lessons From Three Founders Building High-Trust Businesses
At SheSparks 2026, founders Garima Sawhney (Pristyn Care), Gazal Kalra (Nuuk) and Kanika Tekriwal (JetSetGo) discussed building high‑trust businesses in healthcare, consumer hardware and private aviation. They argued that women are not risk‑averse but risk‑aware, using multidimensional thinking to manage safety‑critical...
Planning to Buy a Home? March Could Be the Best Time to Get Your Home Loan
March 2026 is positioned as an optimal window for Indian home‑loan applicants because the fiscal year ends on March 31, unlocking immediate tax deductions on principal and interest. Borrowers gain a full view of annual income, enabling more accurate loan sizing...
Why Working Longer Isn't Working Anymore
India’s historic badge‑of‑honour long workday is losing relevance as the country eyes a $5‑trillion economy. Recent surveys show 88% of Indian employees are contacted after hours, while 70% prefer firms that respect personal time. Global experiments in Iceland and the...
DPDP Is Not a Policy Update; It’s a Structural Shift: Why Easyrewardz Is Reimagining the Modern CRM with OneConsent
India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act rewrites data handling, making consent explicit, purpose‑specific, and auditable, with penalties up to ₹250 crore (≈$30 million) and a compliance deadline of May 2027. Easyrewardz, a custodian for over 250 retail brands, is launching OneConsent, a...
5 Powerful Books that Transformed the Course of History
Throughout history, five seminal books have reshaped societies, politics, science, and culture. The Communist Manifesto ignited global socialist movements, while Darwin’s On the Origin of Species revolutionized biology and sparked enduring science‑religion debates. The Bible has underpinned Western legal and...
NDTV Alumni's Frammer AI Wins ABS-CBN, Ousts Wildmoka
Frammer AI, founded by former NDTV executives in 2023, has secured a deal with ABS‑CBC, one of Asia's largest media groups. The partnership replaces the long‑standing European platform Wildmoka, consolidating ABS‑CBC's live and edited video workflows under Frammer's AI‑driven system....
Somerset Indus Capital Partners Raises $288M in Fund III
Somerset Indus Capital Partners announced the closing of its third fund with $288 million in commitments, surpassing the $250 million target. The fund, backed by development finance institutions, global investors and family offices across Europe, the U.S. and Southeast Asia, will target...
Culture at Scale: Building a Sports Team with a Heart
The article argues that culture is the invisible operating system that separates sustainable high‑growth firms from fleeting successes, using sports teams as a metaphor. It stresses that culture is built through everyday leader choices, not slogans, and that internal talent...
Kannauj’s Agarbatti (Incense Sticks) & Dhoopbatti (Incense Cones) Industry: Scaling Everyday Demand Through Efficient Production
Kannauj’s agarbatti and dhoopbatti sector, highlighted under India’s One District One Product (ODOP) initiative, has moved from largely manual workshops to machine‑assisted production lines. This transition has lifted output capacity, expanded the workforce from roughly 30 to 150 employees, and...
Bareilly’s Cane & Bamboo Craft: Reimagining Tradition Through Contemporary Design
A cluster of cane and bamboo artisans in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, is reviving traditional craft by integrating contemporary design. Backed by the One District One Product (ODOP) programme, the unit founded by NIFT graduate Anurag Sonkar produces order‑driven, prototype‑led furniture...
If Data Is King, India Is Sitting on the Throne
The article argues that India’s true AI advantage lies in its massive, real‑world data rather than compute power. Sources such as UPI transactions, Aadhaar biometrics, radiology scans, and telecom logs give the country unparalleled depth and diversity. Recent policy shifts,...
Flipkart Group CFO Sriram Venkataraman Steps Down
Flipkart announced that Group CFO Sriram Venkataraman will step down, with a transition period before Ravi Iyer, currently CFO of the core marketplace, assumes the broader finance leadership. The move comes as the Walmart‑owned e‑commerce platform intensifies preparations for a...
Startup News and Updates: Daily Roundup (March 20, 2026)
Assiduus secured $25 million pre‑Series B funding led by Bajaj Finserv, reporting a four‑fold revenue increase and solidifying its role as a leading AI‑powered e‑commerce supply‑chain platform. Delhivery expanded its Economy Air Parcel Service to the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia while...
