Indore-based community app Shuru secured ₹29 crore in funding led by Krafton India. The platform connects users in Tier 2–3 cities through local news, events, and services. With new funding, Shuru plans to expand across India, upgrade infrastructure, and deepen community engagement, marking Krafton’s strategic move beyond gaming into India's hyperlocal digital ecosystem.

Green Bio, a Kerala-based startup, is creating biodegradable bottles that decompose in just 180 days, leaving behind Carbon dioxide, water and biomass. Instead of traditional materials like paper or glass, Green Bio uses bioplastic granules from Polylactide (PLA) — made from natural resources like corn and sugarcane. PLA looks and feels like plastic but is completely biodegradable.

Started with just ₹5,000 and a four-drop formula, UJALA rewrote India’s FMCG playbook. MP Ramachandran’s kitchen-made innovation dethroned giants like Robin Blue, scaling into a ₹1,800 crore empire. Backed by smart pivots, grassroots marketing, and relentless vision, Jyothy Labs became a household name with brands like Maxo and Exo.

Inspired by a local kabadiwala, Thane friends Henik Gala and Shreyas Jalapur launched ScrapJi in 2023. Their tech-enabled scrap collection and recycling startup now earns lakhs monthly. By formalizing the informal waste sector, they’ve created both employment and environmental impact, redefining what success looks like in India’s growing sustainable startup space.

ICONIQ Capital, a secretive $80 billion fund backed by tech giants like Zuckerberg, is quietly shaping India’s startup boom. With major investments in Flipkart, Groww, and Policybazaar, it uses its elite network to spot winners early. Operating under the radar, ICONIQ’s strategic edge lies in its client base, turning insider access into powerful influence across global tech.

Bhubaneswar-based CureBay has secured $21 million in Series B funding led by Bertelsmann India Investments. The health-tech startup will enhance its AI-powered platform, expand eClinics, and enter underserved states like Bihar and UP. With over 150 clinics and 1,000 local health workers, CureBay aims to revolutionize rural healthcare access across India.

Slikk Club, India’s first 60-minute fashion delivery startup, is revolutionising e-commerce for Gen Z and millennials. Founded in 2024 by seasoned entrepreneurs, it offers 100+ brands across fashion, beauty, and accessories. Backed by $3.2 million in funding, Slikk uses AI for personalisation and aims to expand across India, setting new standards in quick commerce.

India’s small businesses, from kirana stores to digital startups, contribute 30% to GDP but face hurdles like funding gaps, red tape, and digital illiteracy. With fintech, training, and policy support, these resilient ventures can thrive. Supporting them means fueling local dreams and strengthening the economy, because the future of India’s growth lies in its small, determined entrepreneurs.

Chennai-based Tan90 Thermal Solutions, a deep-tech startup founded by IIT alumni, raised ₹20 crore in Series A funding led by NABVENTURES. Specializing in energy-efficient, on-demand cooling via Phase Change Materials and CaaS, Tan90 aims to expand across India and global markets, driving climate-resilient innovations in logistics, healthcare, food, and rural cold chain infrastructure.

Anthropic has officially unveiled Claude 4, introducing two new AI models Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4. These models aim to raise the bar in AI coding, reasoning, and agentic workflows. Opus 4 is now the best coding model available. It leads industry benchmarks with 72.5% on the SWE-bench and 43.2% on the Terminal-bench.

Ola Electric has secured board approval to raise ₹1,700 crore via non-convertible debentures, marking its first major financial move post-IPO filing. The funds will fuel production expansion, R&D, and its Gigafactory in Tamil Nadu. This strategic debt raise boosts market confidence, preserves equity, and positions Ola to accelerate its EV dominance before the anticipated IPO.

Jigar Halani, NVIDIA’s Director of Enterprise Solutions, is pioneering a future where AI becomes truly intelligent, capable of reasoning, adapting, and acting like a digital colleague. Through cutting-edge hardware, smart tools, and global startup support, NVIDIA is empowering the next wave of Agentic AI. It’s more than innovation, it’s a movement reshaping how we solve real-world challenges.

The development phase is where ideas take digital form. Front-end developers build interactive visuals, while back-end experts manage databases, servers, and integrations. Whether it's a blog or e-commerce platform, the code must be clean, scalable, and cross-browser compatible delivering seamless performance across devices and networks.

Before a site goes live, it undergoes rigorous testing across browsers and devices. Quality assurance ensures there are no bugs, broken links, or slow-loading elements. Security vulnerabilities are addressed, SEO elements reviewed, and accessibility is tested ensuring that users get a flawless experience from day one.

Chennai-based EV-as-a-Service startup Fyn Mobility has raised $2.5 million from top investors to expand its 1,000-vehicle fleet, enhance tech, and enter Southeast Asia. With a focus on affordability, sustainability, and smart logistics, Fyn is revolutionising delivery with clean mobility solutions, impacting drivers, businesses, and cities alike.

Every impactful website begins long before the first pixel is placed or code is written. The discovery and planning phase involves defining goals, understanding the target audience, analysing competitors, and setting technical requirements. This foundational step ensures clarity, saves time later, and aligns all stakeholders before the creative process begins.

Once objectives are clear, designers begin crafting the user journey. Wireframes, mockups, and style guides shape how users interact with the brand. Attention is given to layout, colour schemes, accessibility, and responsiveness. The goal is to blend aesthetics with usability, ensuring users navigate easily and feel connected to the brand identity.

More Indians are moving to Bali, lured by affordable living, easy visas, and cultural familiarity. From Bengaluru techies to Delhi families, many find better work-life balance, creative inspiration, and a supportive expat community. With rising arrivals and online buzz, Bali offers a stress-free, enriching lifestyle that blends tradition, adventure, and global connection.

A 30-year-old businessman named Shashank ended up with a fractured skull after a Zepto delivery boy named Vishnuvardhan physically assaulted him in Bengaluru's Basaveshwaranagar. Vishnuvardhan was arguing with Shashank's sister-in-law over a mismatch in the delivery address when Shashank decided to intervene. A CCTV video showed Vishnuvardhan then hitting him before fleeing on his two-wheeler.

Disillusioned with boring coffee chains in India, Delhi entrepreneurs Nishant Mitthal and Shivank Verma launched Tan Coffee in 2023 to offer specialty coffee, freshly prepared food, and vibrant in-store aesthetics. Now operating 11 outlets across India, the coffee chain caters largely to Gen Z with a dynamic menu and Instagrammable ambience. Tan Coffee is now planning international expansion.

The Supreme Court has granted a stay on a ₹5,712-crore GST notice sent to Paytm-parent One97 Communications-owned real money gaming platform, First Games. The Directorate General of GST Intelligence had issued a show cause notice to First Games in April for unpaid tax. One97 Communications said that the tax matter is an industry-wide issue and not limited to First Games.

A delegation of eight dynamic startups from Meghalaya recently represented the state at Vienna UP 2025, held from May 8 to 16. Touted as one of Europe’s most diverse and forward-thinking startup festivals, the event highlighted Meghalaya’s growing startup ecosystem and marked a proud moment for the state on the global innovation stage.

E-commerce platform Zepto has discontinued its cafe services across North Indian cities due to a shortage of staff and supplies, a report stated. Around 44 of its dark stores have been shut down in Delhi NCR, Agra, Meerut, Haridwar, Gorakhpur, Mohali, Amritsar and Ghaziabad regions. Zepto moved most of its kitchen staff to other stores, while 15 of them quit.

Troubled edtech giant BYJU'S flagship learning app has been removed from Google Play Store. Users who already had the app installed are unable to access paid subscriptions or video content, while most SEO-optimised pages on website have gone offline, reported Moneycontrol. The disruption is due to pending payments to Amazon Web Services (AWS), which powers BYJU'S cloud infrastructure, it added.

Hyderabad's delivery riders and gig workers affiliated with Zepto have been on indefinite strike since May 19 over harsh working conditions and unfair pay. The workers highlighted that the e-commerce platform slashed per-order payouts and made them go through unsafe delivery deadlines. Workers claimed that Zepto's dark stores lack basic facilities, including clean water, restrooms and rest areas.