RBI building more digital payments intelligence platforms to empower users
P Vasudevan, Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India, stated that the central bank is considering deploying artificial intelligence to enhance customer journeys and automate grievance handling as digital transaction volumes continue to increase.
Meesho launches AI voice shopping assistant Vaani
Vaani will enable shoppers to use natural language to discover products, ask follow-up questions, and complete purchases, mimicking an offline shopping experience.
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 24, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Wooden furniture in Pilibhit: A workshop trade shaped by material, process, and finish
Pilibhit’s wooden furniture units combine local sourcing, skilled workshops, and finishing precision to meet customised household and commercial demand.
Zari-zardozi in Unnao: A craft shaped by detail, process, and market rhythm
Unnao’s zari-zardozi cluster blends tradition with structured production, delivering intricate embroidery for both bulk and premium markets.
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You already know what’s right. So why aren’t you doing it?
In a world full of opinions, Marcus Aurelius urges us to stop defining goodness and start living it through consistent choices and actions.
4 Books that teach financial wisdom and smart money habits
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5 books for teenagers: Must-reads for a better mindset
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Deeptech startup Pranos Fusion raises $6.8M in funding round co-led by Pi Ventures, Ankur Capital
Pranos Fusion will use the funding on advancing its technology stack, building out testing facilities, and hiring.
How Tagbin turned an early bet on AR, VR, and AI into a Rs 250 Cr government-tech powerhouse
Founded in 2013 by three IIT Roorkee graduates, Tagbin uses AI and immersive technology like AR, VR, and holograms to help governments make smarter decisions and create engaging experiences for museums, exhibitions, and public spaces.
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 23, 2026)
ourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, March 23, 2026.
Somerset Indus Capital Partners raises $288M in Fund III
The PE firm said Fund III will focus on addressing healthcare access gaps across India’s “missing middle,” particularly Tier II and Tier III markets.
Fixing the air we breathe: how one founder built a new indoor air system using OpenAI tools
Abhinav Gupta moved from monitoring polluted air to engineering a system designed to fix it. OpenAI’s tools helped accelerate the research, iteration, and design behind Breethr’s approach to healthier indoor environments.
Etawah’s Everyday Weaves: A Loom Economy Driven by Daily-Use Textiles
In Uttar Pradesh’s Etawah district, textile weaving is anchored in the steady demand for everyday-use fabrics rather than occasional or decorative
RTP Global leads $6.2M bet on baby-focused quick commerce startup OZi
The Gurugram-based company looks to deepen its NCR presence as competition in niche quick commerce heats up.
Quick food delivery startup Swish raises $38M in Series B funding round
The funding round was led by Hara Global and Bain Capital Ventures. Existing backer Accel also participated in the round, alongside debt investors Alteria Capital and Stride Ventures. This marks the company’s third fundraise in 18 months.
Gen Z spending behaviour signals India’s move from crisis borrowing to convenience credit
India is shifting from borrowing in moments of need to borrowing by default. As UPI, BNPL, and embedded finance blur the line between payments and credit, loans are becoming a seamless part of everyday spending.
A portrait of women’s lives; BIDSO bags funding
Shivani Sharma’s debut work of poetry, Aparajita, was launched at SheSparks, YourStory’s flagship event for women, at IIT Delhi last week. Design-led manufacturing platform BIDSO has raised Rs 63 crore in a Series A funding round led by Blume Ventures.
NDTV alumni's Frammer AI wins ABS-CBN, ousts Wildmoka
When Suparna Singh and her co-founders left NDTV to build Frammer AI in 2023, the pitch was simple: media companies spend far too much time