From QR codes to credit scores: How digital payment data could redefine lending in India
Integration of digital payment data into credit evaluation tools could improve financial inclusion in India. It could also open new opportunities for small businesses to enter formal systems of acquisition of credit.
Kanpur Dehat’s Aluminium Utensils: A Production Chain Driven by Material, Machines, and Market Demand
In Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh, aluminium utensils are not just everyday household items—they represent a functioning micro-industrial ecosystem.
SheSparks 2026: How women leaders are enabling the workforce to build AI skills in GCCs
Leaders from Kyndryl and BT Group discuss how women are shaping AI-powered GCCs, seizing opportunities, and building strong sponsorships. As Global Capability Centers (GCCs) evolve into strategic hubs for enterprise artificial intelligence (AI), conversations around the role of women in an increa
Gnani.ai Raises $10 Mn To Build Sovereign AI Voice Agents
Generative AI (GenAI) startup Gnani.ai has raised $10 Mn (around ₹94 Cr) in its Series B funding round led by…
India’s Convenience Economy Is Getting Expensive
Open any food delivery or quick commerce app today, and the final bill rarely matches the item price, thanks to…
RentoMojo DRHP: A Look At Shareholding Pattern & Key Executives
Furniture and appliance rental startup RentoMojo filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI, as it gears up to…
Short Seller Morpheus Accuses MakeMyTrip Of Anti-Competitive Practices, Profit Inflation
Morpheus Research, an activist short seller, has accused online travel aggregator (OTA) MakeMyTrip of engaging in anti-competitive practices, using “accounting…
Indian Startups Raise $2.3 Bn In Q1 2026, Down 26% YoY
Just as expectations of a sustained funding recovery were beginning to build, the Indian startup ecosystem appears to have hit…
Bachatt Bags $12 Mn To Expand Wealth And Credit Solutions
Fintech startup Bachatt has raised $12 Mn (₹112.6 Cr) in a Series A funding round led by Accel, with participation…
Inside Khetika’s Bet To Build A ₹2,000 Cr Staples Brand
From the field to the factory, with multiple touchpoints in between, packaged foods seem to be increasingly detaching consumers from…
NODWIN Lines Up $100 Mn Pre-IPO Round For Its Next Act
With its IPO on the line, NODWIN Gaming is going beyond gaming and esports. The company is looking to transition…
Antler-Backed Covrzy Shuts Down Due To Cash Crunch
Antler-backed insurtech startup Covrzy has shut shop after being operational for about three years. Cofounder and CEO Ankit Kamra told…
E2W Registrations Jump 59% In March To 1.78 Lakh Units, Ola Electric Sales More Than Double
Amid growing energy concerns triggered by the ongoing West Asian war, consumer interest in buying electric two wheelers (E2Ws) resurged…
Fino Payments Bank’s Compliance Officer Aashish Pathak Quits
Amid an extended period of leadership turmoil, Fino Payments Bank’s chief compliance officer (CCO), principal officer and principal node officer…
Govt Operationalises New Rules To Boost Ecommerce Exports
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has operationalised a new set of rules to strengthen and streamline…
NODWIN’s Pre-IPO Round, Funding Tanks In Q1 2026 & More
NODWIN’s Pre-IPO Funding Meal NODWIN Gaming is moving beyond gaming and esports. Emerging from the shadows of its former parent…
Dugar Finance raises $5M led by HegdInvst
Dugar Finance aims to go beyond vehicle financing Dugar Finance will utiise the capital to expand MSME lending franchise and get into tier 2 & beyond locations Dugar Finance, the Chennai-based non-banking financial company (NBFC) has raised $5 million in a pre-series A round of funding led b
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (March 30, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, March 30, 2026.
MS Dhoni joins Kuku as investor and brand ambassador of microdrama app
Cricket legend MS Dhoni has invested in the AI-driven storytelling platform Kuku. He will also serve as the brand ambassador of Kuku TV to promote high-quality microdramas across India and global markets.
Inside Inflexor Ventures’ investment playbook; VC inflow in India’s startup ecosystem remains high
The Mumbai-based VC firm began investing in technology-led businesses as early as 2015, well before ‘deeptech’ became a defined category in India.