Yourstory
Top Picks
![[Weekly funding roundup March 14-20] Venture capital into Indian startups sees a sharp rise](https://images.yourstory.com/cs/2/220356402d6d11e9aa979329348d4c3e/WeeklyFundingRoundupNewLogo1-1739546168054.jpg?ar=16%3A9&mode=crop&crop=faces&format=auto&w=1920&q=75)
The unpaid, unrecognised burden of the women-led care economy of India
At SheSparks 2026, social activist and political scientist, Ranjana Kumari, spoke about the need to recognise all women’s contribution to India’s GDP.
Tunir Biswas
The unpaid, unrecognised burden of the women-led care economy of India
At SheSparks 2026, social activist and political scientist, Ranjana Kumari, spoke about the need to recognise all women’s contribution to India’s GDP.
Tunir Biswas
Top Picks
Sign up for YS Buzz Daily newsletter
Start your day with impactful startup stories and concise news! All delivered in a quick five-minute read in your inbox.
I hereby consent to the processing of the personal data that I have provided and declare my agreement with the data protection regulations in the privacy policy on the website.
Conversations
Featured Series
Spotlight
NABARD launches National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge to secure India's agricultural future
The National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge is looking for innovators ready to turn fragmented climate data into a lifeline for millions of Indian farmers.
Gayatri Guha
From being Flipkart’s backbone to scaling Bharat’s D2C brands, Ekart is building the new supply chain OS
For India’s fast-growing D2C brands, cracking the product is only half the battle; getting it to customers quickly and cost-effectively is the real test. Ekart is betting its nationwide logistics network can help brands scale across Bharat.
Surya Kannoth
From pilots to production: What it really takes to scale AI in GCCs
At a YourStory roundtable in Pune, leaders from Vertiv, NielsenIQ, XPO, Kyndryl, and others discussed the infrastructure, governance, and talent challenges standing between AI experimentation and enterprise-scale deployment.
Candida D'silva
Proshort wins enterprise adoption with RateGain for its AI-native revenue platform
RateGain selects Proshort for its global revenue teams, signalling a broader shift from legacy revenue intelligence tools and static dashboards to AI-driven execution systems.
Brand Solutions
Spotlight
NABARD launches National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge to secure India's agricultural future
The National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge is looking for innovators ready to turn fragmented climate data into a lifeline for millions of Indian farmers.
Gayatri Guha
From being Flipkart’s backbone to scaling Bharat’s D2C brands, Ekart is building the new supply chain OS
For India’s fast-growing D2C brands, cracking the product is only half the battle; getting it to customers quickly and cost-effectively is the real test. Ekart is betting its nationwide logistics network can help brands scale across Bharat.
Surya Kannoth
From pilots to production: What it really takes to scale AI in GCCs
At a YourStory roundtable in Pune, leaders from Vertiv, NielsenIQ, XPO, Kyndryl, and others discussed the infrastructure, governance, and talent challenges standing between AI experimentation and enterprise-scale deployment.
Candida D'silva
Proshort wins enterprise adoption with RateGain for its AI-native revenue platform
RateGain selects Proshort for its global revenue teams, signalling a broader shift from legacy revenue intelligence tools and static dashboards to AI-driven execution systems.
Brand Solutions
Founder First
D2C vs marketplace: What Indian founders should choose
Marketplace or D2C? Indian founders are done picking sides. Here's what's actually working in 2026!
Aasma Khan
Just In
Explore All Stories
Founder First
Startup
D2C vs marketplace: What Indian founders should choose
Marketplace or D2C? Indian founders are done picking sides. Here's what's actually working in 2026!
Aasma Khan
Swipe Right
Leadership Lens
The coming 20 years will decide India’s next 100, says Zoho’s Vembu on building Bharat
In a conversation with YourStory founder Shradha Sharma, Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu talks about India’s fast-closing demographic window, his vision of a ‘Bharat-first’ model rooted in humanism, and technology’s place in it.
Team YS
Leadership
Lens
The coming 20 years will decide India’s next 100, says Zoho’s Vembu on building Bharat
In a conversation with YourStory founder Shradha Sharma, Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu talks about India’s fast-closing demographic window, his vision of a ‘Bharat-first’ model rooted in humanism, and technology’s place in it.
Team YS
Featured
SMB Story
Her Story
Social Story
Featured
Her Story
SMB Story
Social Story
Interview
This Silicon Valley founder wants to redefine AI compute forever!
What’s happening inside Groq could reset the rules of AI compute. Meet Jonathan Ross, Founder & CEO of Groq, the company behind ultra-low-latency LPUs that make AI faster, cheaper, and massively scalable.
Brand Solutions
Interview
Explore
Upcoming startups of 2026 and browse them on YourStory
Discover More
Startup
D2C vs marketplace: What Indian founders should choose
The ultimate 90-day execution plan for startup founders
Don’t let these 5 founder mistakes destroy your startup
Founder's dilemma: Build for India or build for the world?
Just In
[Exclusive] Endiya Partners launches sports tournaments for India’s startup ecosystem
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (April 29, 2025)
Women's Day: PM Modi salutes 'Nari Shakti', hands over social media accounts to women achievers
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (January 21, 2025)
Technology
The hidden cost of “free”: Why open source hits a wall at enterprise scale
Meta pushes for better content enforcement with more advanced AI
OpenAI to strengthen its Codex coding agent through acquisition of Astral
Mistral AI strengthens enterprise offerings with Forge, Small 4
Business Ideas
The most boring businesses in India that quietly make crores
Biggest Companies That Were Born From Mistakes and Accidents
5 Profitable small business ideas for new founders
This Indian Tree Can Make You Richer Than Sugarcane or Wheat
Books
7 Hidden-gem books you should not miss on your reading list
5 books to build better habits and transform your life
7 Essential books every young entrepreneur should read
5 must-read books every student should explore in life
Campaign
BharatPe’s ‘Hai Yakeen’ campaign celebrates the indomitable spirit of Indian merchants
SMB Week: How OTT has changed the face of India’s media and entertainment industry
SMB Week: Here’s how SMBs in the manufacturing sector can find opportunity in change
SMB Week: How COVID-19 catalysed efforts to build a stronger healthcare ecosystem and the role of SMBs
Story
The stroke survivor who summited Mt Kilimanjaro, women owning the roads, and all-night hackathons: Top stories of the week
Countdown to SheSparks, girls’ hostels, and a woman who wears many hats: Top stories of the week
An entrepreneur, author, athlete, stand-up comic, and more: the many acts of Anu Vaidyanathan
Women workforce participation and the burden of unpaid work–our top stories of the week
Sports
5 Indian sportswomen who dominated headlines this month
Meet Renee Noronha, India’s youngest female Ironman, who is chasing a six-continent dream
WPL team UP Warriorz is just the beginning of Jinisha Sharma’s bigger play in women’s sport
How Pooja Krishnamoorthy made history as the first Indian woman to complete the Brazil 135 Ultra
Resources
These businesses are turning traditional Indian sweets into health-conscious versions
How brands are blending tech with tradition this Ganesh Chaturthi 2025
What to consider before taking a business loan?
Must-read business newsletters: An entrepreneur's secret weapon
Marketing & Sales
Airtel vs Jio: How India’s telecom market became a duopoly
Get started with affiliate marketing with these basic steps
Want to ace affiliate marketing? Try and avoid these rookie mistakes
Building a brand: 10 tips for creating outstanding video ads
Funding
Housing finance platform Weaver Services raises Rs 1,450 Cr from two funding rounds
Tech startup Aerchain raises $13M in Series A round led by Pavestone VC
Conversational AI platform VerbaFlo bags $7M in seed funding round led by Pi Labs
Burger Singh raises Rs 82 Cr in Series B funding to scale franchise platform
Social & Green News
Strong network of MSMEs being developed; only India can buttress global supply chain: President
PM launches Rs 24,000 Cr scheme for vulnerable tribal groups' welfare
Aiming to reduce plastic, The Body Shop to launch refill stations in India by year end
Five new animal species discovered in Tibet