Bengaluru-based AgWise is revolutionising Indian farming with its AI-powered, solar-driven irrigation system. Founded in 2017, the startup helps farmers cut water use by 60% and fertilisers by 50%. As agritech booms across India, AgWise's tech-driven, farmer-first approach showcases how innovation can combat climate change and ensure sustainable agriculture.

Bengaluru-based startup Tonbo Imaging's Wavestrike, unveiled at Aero India 2025, is a High-Power Microwave (HPM) system revolutionizing electronic warfare. This non-lethal, Made-in-India solution counters drones and swarm attacks with a 3 km range. WaveStrike is India's first deployable Gen-3 HPM system. Tonbo has tested the WaveStrike in different scenarios against different types of targets.

Start a small-scale 3D printing business in India with ₹3–5 lakh investment. Cover equipment (FDM/resin printers), setup, software, and marketing. Serve niches like prototyping, gifts, and architecture models. Monthly income potential: ₹40,000–₹1lakh. Breakeven in 6–8 months. Ideal for youth with tech interest. Low competition, high growth opportunity in India's rising digital manufacturing space.

Pune-based siblings Vikram, Ajit, Madhuri and Hema Chunarkar founded Medworld Solutions, a health-tech SaaS startup automating cashless insurance processing for hospitals. Serving 1,000+ hospitals, it processes ₹30-40 lakh in claims daily, cutting hospital workload by 60%. The bootstrapped startup earns ₹15 lakh monthly and aims for ₹30 crore annually with 5,000+ hospitals onboarded.

Launching a direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand offers a unique opportunity to connect with customers directly. Venture building gives D2C startups a structured approach, from idea validation to market research, product development, and growth strategy. It reduces risk and shortens the launch timeline by providing expert support across every stage of the brand-building journey.

Sustainable energy ventures reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports by using local renewable sources. Denmark, a leader in wind energy, has cut its dependence on energy imports, improved energy security, and reduced vulnerability to global price fluctuations. Its success in green energy has also created jobs and lowered carbon emissions.

Data ecosystems are increasingly being used to enable better decision-making and services. Data ecosystems can be open where everyone shares data or closed limited to select partners. Both enable secure data exchange, helping companies make informed decisions, enhance collaboration with suppliers and customers, and improve the quality of products and services.

Despite the opportunities, venture builders in renewable energy face challenges like high initial costs, technological barriers, and regulatory complexities. Overcoming these obstacles is crucial for the successful implementation of sustainable energy solutions. One way to overcome this barrier is by working with utilities and policymakers.

By automating core data science tasks, businesses can accelerate insights and enhance decision-making accuracy. With AI automation investments projected to reach $500 billion, adopting these technologies is becoming essential for staying competitive in today’s fast-paced, data-driven world.

D2C brands connect directly with their customers. This helps them better understand customer needs and preferences, build brand loyalty, and provide valuable feedback. This direct access builds loyalty, improves customer experiences, and enables brands to quickly adapt to feedback, setting them apart from traditional retail-heavy businesses.

With just marketing automation, businesses can efficiently scale their marketing activities without the need for extra staff or additional resources. By automating routine tasks, companies can allocate resources to more strategic endeavours, facilitating growth and expansion without proportional increases in costs.

By cutting out retail partners, D2C startups keep a bigger share of every sale. Higher margins give them room to invest in better marketing, product upgrades, and standout customer experiences, fuelling faster growth and deeper market impact. This financial advantage is crucial for startups.

Venture building in renewable energy involves creating startups focused on sustainable energy solutions. These ventures aim to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and minimise environmental impact by developing innovative technologies that harness renewable sources like hydro, solar, and wind.

American rapper and entrepreneur Will.i.am recently spoke about work-life balance and said, "Work-life balance means that you’re working for somebody else’s dream." "If you’re trying to build something that doesn't exist, it's about dream-reality balance," he told Fortune. "If it’s dream-reality balance, then it’s not work. It’s a dream that you’re trying to put into reality," he added.

Data ecosystems integrate diverse sources into one reliable platform, giving businesses richer insights to reduce costs and improve customer experiences. With 77% of companies already on board and 25% planning major investments, secure and scalable ecosystems are shaping the future of decision-making.

Poor data management, weak governance, low data literacy, and rising security threats are major challenges. With trillions in value at stake, companies must strengthen infrastructure, set clear data rules, upskill teams, and secure systems to fully unlock the power of data ecosystems.

By selling directly, D2C brands collect valuable customer data. These insights help shape everything from personalised marketing to product upgrades. With this data-driven approach, brands can better meet customer needs and make more informed business decisions. It also improves their operational efficiency.

The D2C model lets businesses respond to trends in real time. From launching new products to adapting pricing, brands can pivot instantly without relying on retail timelines, giving them a major edge in today's fast-moving market. This speed keeps brands ahead of the curve, turning agility into a competitive advantage.

Venture building accelerates innovation in the renewable energy sector by supporting startups that develop cutting-edge technologies. This process leads to more efficient and cost-effective solutions for harnessing renewable energy sources. It also plays a critical role in accelerating the adoption of sustainable practices.

Apna Mart raised ₹214.5 crore from Fundamentum, Accel, and others. The funding includes equity and debt. The company operates quick commerce and franchise stores in Tier II and III cities. The funds will support expansion and strengthen its position against competitors like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto.

A Karnataka-based man claimed Urban Company's two toilet cleaning staff cancelled his appointment as he was speaking Kannada and not their language. He said even customer service executive didn't speak Kannada, due to which he decided to disconnect the call. "I haven't asked them to write poetry about my bathroom. Just clean and leave...But their attitude was cold," he said.

Perplexity Co-founder and CEO Aravind Srinivas, during his appearance on Nikhil Kamath's podcast, shared that his mother had always envisioned him studying at IIT Madras. "Every time we would go on a bus and pass by the IIT Madras campus, my mom would...say, 'This is where you're going to study'," he said. "That was the expectation," Srinivas recalled.

Prasanna Sankar, Co-founder of Rippling, alleged harassment by Chennai Police officers amid custody battle with his estranged wife. "My wife has...filed...false police complaint that my friend kidnapped my child...The AC and...SI have asked me for ₹25 lakh to release my friend," he wrote. Prasanna said Chennai police station is harassing him for money knowing that he is a "successful founder".

South Korean chip startup FuriosaAI has rejected an $800 million (over ₹6,800 crore) takeover offer from Meta, Bloomberg reported. Meta, which is also working on its AI chips, had been in talks with the startup since the year's start. FuriosaAI, however, reportedly plans to raise capital before eventually launching an initial public offering (IPO).

Entrepreneur Aman Gupta said startup founders used to be "scared of bureaucrats" but now "the government is approachable". "Today...students fresh out of college [are] choosing to build startups rather than pursuing corporate careers," he said. "At 21, most of us were unsure about our careers, but today's youth are launching multi-million-dollar businesses," he added.