Chatzy.ai founder Rohit C has alleged that some top Bengaluru hospitals are exploiting patients with unnecessary tests and fear-driven advice. He cites two cases, a false tumour scare and an avoidable finger surgery, warning outsiders to always seek second opinions. His post has sparked debate on overdiagnosis, medical ethics, and patient trust in urban healthcare systems.

A Redditor’s creative domain flip, emerih.net (read as hireme.net), transformed a simple portfolio into a conversation starter. The inventive move drew attention, sparked curiosity, and led to unexpected job offers. It highlights how originality, smart branding, and low-cost innovation can give India’s creative professionals a sharper edge in crowded markets where first impressions matter most.

GVFL has invested ₹2 crore in Biokraft Foods, a Mumbai-based foodtech startup founded in 2023 by Kamalnayan Tibrewal. The company is developing cultivated meat and seafood using biotechnology and 3D bioprinting, aiming for structured, slaughter-free products. With institutional backing and over 400 consumer trials, Biokraft plans to accelerate R&D, regulatory approvals, and launch by 2026.

Hike is shutting down after 13 years of operations worldwide as founder and CEO Kavin Bharti Mittal announces the closure on September 13, citing India’s real-money gaming ban and shortened runway as decisive factors; once hailed as the country’s homegrown challenger to WhatsApp, Hike’s pivot to gaming with Rush and its $500 million revenue wasn’t enough to survive regulatory uncertainty.

Union Minister Shripad Naik has urged startups and young researchers to lead India’s green hydrogen push, calling it vital for competitiveness, exports, and clean energy growth. At the first R&D Green Hydrogen Conference, he highlighted over 200 supported projects and new standards, framing India's labs and innovators as launchpads for a global hydrogen economy.

Startups and enterprises are shifting from rivals to allies, reshaping India’s economy. Startups bring agility and innovation, while large corporations offer scale and trust. Partnerships like Reliance-Fynd and HUL-OZiva show that collaboration accelerates growth, expands markets, and fosters shared success. This powerful formula is emerging as the true engine of India’s next growth chapter.

FarmDidi, a D2C pickle and condiments startup empowering rural women entrepreneurs, has raised over ₹7 crore in seed funding led by Samved Ventures. The funds will support team expansion, R&D, tech upgrades, and scaling its network of “Didis” from 2,000 to 5,000. With ₹18 crore ARR and Shark Tank fame, FarmDidi eyes national growth.

Geethu Sivakumar began coding websites in school to earn pocket money. What started as small freelance projects grew into a thriving IT company, Pace HiTech, now present in five countries. Her journey reflects discipline, steady growth, and resilience, proving that with focus and adaptability, even modest beginnings can lead to global success.

Karan Singla, COO of The Sleep Company and ex-auto industry leader, shared why leaving big brands for startups fuels real growth. He argues startups test risk-taking, resilience, and decision-making like no corporate can. From failed pilots to market launches, the chaos builds sharper professionals, making startup life the closest experience to entrepreneurship without founder-level risk.

Launched in 2020 by Rutica and Ashay Walambe, Pustakwale turned a lockdown idea into Pune’s thriving “bookstore on wheels.” With over 1,500 exhibitions across societies, schools, and cultural spaces, it has revived community reading culture. From curated fairs to a symbolic truck, Pustakwale shows how love for books can roll into a citywide movement.

Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal questions the relevance of MBAs, calling most programs outdated. He urges young professionals to skip classroom case studies and instead build products, gain customer empathy, and learn real-world skills. According to him, the future belongs to builders, whether in tech, design, or AI, who can also tell powerful stories, not consultants with slides.

Gen Z is transforming work culture, prioritising mentorship, growth, and flexibility over higher pay. With 83% upskilling and 91% self-funding, they value learning and transparency. They want hybrid roles, open communication, and ethical alignment. Startups that invest in mentorship, inclusivity, and career progression will retain ambitious young talent, while rigid workplaces risk losing them.

Founded by Priti Sawant in 2015, Bangalore-based JoulestoWatts empowers Global Capability Centres with AI-driven workforce solutions, consulting, and IT services. With 5,200 employees across 10+ countries, the firm blends talent and technology, winning global awards, Forbes recognition, and driving CSR initiatives like “Gift of Knowledge” and “Joy of Giving.”

SnapE Cabs has raised $2.5 million in a bridge round led by Inflection Point Ventures, with participation from Ah! Ventures and angel investors. The EV ride-hailing startup, already EBITDA-positive, is expanding its fleet in Delhi through a Rapido partnership. With over 1,100 cabs and 3.2 million rides completed, SnapE plans to deploy 5,000 EVs nationwide.

As per experts, mobile marketplaces let sellers reach customers via apps, offering fast payments, personalised recommendations, and hyperlocal delivery. Optimised for smartphones with digital wallets and 'Buy Now Pay Later' (BNPL) options, they lower entry barriers, help small businesses grow digitally, and mark the shift from desktop-first to mobile-first e-commerce.

Marketers often spend hours manually tracking campaign performance across platforms. According to experts, with automated tools integrating 200 plus sources, key insights like CTR drops, ROAS changes, anomalies, and funnel leaks are surfaced instantly. This reduces report delays, cuts analyst hours by up to 80%, and lets teams focus on strategy instead of routine reporting.

As per experts, micro venture capital funds invest smaller amounts at the seed or pre-Series A stage, often taking bigger risks on founders. They provide mentorship, connections, and speedier decision cycles than large VCs. For startups, micro VC funding bridges the gap between angel investment and institutional rounds, enabling product development and market validation without heavy dilution.

Elon Musk's xAI issued a memo informing its employees about firing over 500 staff members from its data-labelling division, the group responsible for training the company's Grok chatbot, reported Business Insider. "We no longer need most generalist AI tutor positions and your employment...will conclude," read the memo. Employees would receive pay until end of their contract or November 30.

At least four Indian real-money gaming startups have lost their unicorn status following the government's ban on online real-money gaming. These include Dream11, Games24x7, Gameskraft, and Mobile Premier League (MPL), according to the ASK Private Wealth Hurun India Unicorn and Future Unicorn Report 2025. Valuations of non-unicorn startups Zupee and Winzo Games also impacted by the ban.

According to experts, emerging companies are early-stage or high-growth firms disrupting industries with new models, technology, customer experiences. They focus on scalability, innovation, attracting capital. Challenges include talent shortages, regulatory compliance, and competition from incumbents. Success requires adaptive strategy, data-driven decision-making, and strong investor relations.

PeakAmp, an Indian battery circularity startup, raised ₹12 crore ($1.37 mn) in a seed round led by Caret Capital with IIMA Ventures, angel Basant Sharma, and clean-tech investors. Founded in 2024, it delivers end-to-end solutions for collection, segregation, second-life reuse, and high-purity recovery of lithium-ion batteries, supporting circular economy goals and India’s energy sovereignty.

Of the 42 startups that are planning to launch IPOs, 21 have reported losses totalling ₹12,000 crore in their last-available financial reports, Financial Express reported. Among the loss-making startups, the losses are led by Flipkart, PhonePe, Zepto and Zetwerk. The profit-making IPO-bound startups include OYO (₹200 crore profit), Lenskart (₹297 crore profit) and Kissht (₹160 crore profit).

Ai.tech emerged as India's fastest unicorn after hitting $1.5-billion valuation in three years without external funding, making it part of list of bootstrapped Indian unicorns, according to Hurun India. The other startups that recently entered the unicorn list include Navi Technologies, Rapido, Netradyne, Jumbotail, Darwinbox and Vivriti Capital. Veritas Finance and Moneyview also became unicorns.

Infosys has announced its largest-ever share buyback worth ₹18,000 crore, to be executed via the tender offer route. It will repurchase 10 crore fully paid-up equity shares—about 2.41% of its paid-up equity capital—at ₹1,800 per share, a 19% premium over its previous closing price. The move signals management’s confidence despite subdued revenue growth.