Startup news and updates: daily roundup (May 20, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, May 20,…
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Agnikul Successfully Test-Fires 4 Semi-Cryogenic Rocket Engines
India’s space startup Agnikul successfully test-fired 4 semi-cryogenic rocket engines in a single test, marking a major step…
India’s deepening dowry crisis: Why women continue to succumb to death despite…
The recent deaths of Twisha Sharma and Deepika Nagar have once again drawn attention to India’s dowry crisis. NCRB data for 2024…
Direct selling, ecommerce competition intensifies: Report
India’s direct selling industry is facing rising competition from ecommerce, D2C and quick-commerce platforms as consumer…
This D2C brand is bringing affordable premium ice cream to India
After leaving a Wall Street trading career, Tanvi Chowdhri returned to India to launch Papacream, a premium dessert brand…
The Silicon Valley mindset has found an unlikely home in Jaipur
At Vivekananda Global University, students are taught to build startups, file patents, and solve local problems long before…
BII partners with CIP to launch $300M India renewable energy fund
This fund will invest in solar, wind, hybrid renewable energy and energy storage projects across India.
Meet Hindumbi Kaurom Kakkada, the nurse who has been part of Lakshadweep’s…
Hindumbi Kaurom Kakkada, an 80-year-old nurse from Lakshadweep, has spent over five decades caring for patients, helping deliver…
Unacademy co-founder Sumit Jain to depart as upGrad acquisition nears
Sumit Jain, who also heads Graphy, the creator-focused SaaS platform owned by Unacademy, was named a co-founder of the edtech…
The nurse who transformed healthcare in Lakshadweep; India creates over 1B…
Hindumbi Kaurom Kakkada, an 80-year-old nurse from Lakshadweep, has spent over five decades caring for patients, helping deliver…
How women fared in the 2026 assembly elections
Of the 1019 women who contested assembly elections in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Assam, only 78 won.
Niharika Jain on content creation, community, and why authenticity still wins…
As Niharika Jain prepares for the Cannes red carpet, the creator and entrepreneur reflects on building a career rooted in…
Freshworks experts reveal the three signs your IT team is ready to modernize
Freshworks experts Vish Mehta and Reddy Ramprakash break down what it takes to modernize IT service management without adding…
Why Agentic AI could be the next big shift for startups, education, and…
The shift from AI experimentation to real-world deployment is already underway, and across startups, edtech, and healthcare, the…
From almost nothing to a global pharma empire: The untold Lupin story
In a system that was oppressive to business, Desh Bandhu Gupta (DBG) built a company and enabled an industry that now supplies…
The 48 Laws of Power: 10 lessons from Robert Greene
Discover 10 powerful lessons from The 48 Laws of Power that reveal hidden truths about influence, control, and navigating…
Why reading a 500-page book is easier than you think
Think long books are intimidating? Discover a 500-page classic you can finish in a week—and why reading it can transform your…
Books that mentor you: 7 reads that shape your life
Discover 7 must-read books that act like life mentors, offering powerful lessons, guidance, and wisdom to help you grow and make…
Struggling to let go? 5 books that help you move forward
Discover 5 powerful books that teach you to let go of the past, heal emotionally, and move forward with clarity, strength, and a…
Constitution Amendment Bill to tweak women quota law defeated in Lok Sabha
While 298 members voted in support of the Bill, 230 MPs voted against it. Out of 528 members who voted, the Bill required 352…
He sold butter on a bicycle, now his GRB is India’s ghee king
GRB Dairy Foods is on course to achieving Rs 1,400 crore in annual revenue. The company sells ghee, sweets, snacks, and spices in…
D2C vs marketplace: What Indian founders should choose
D2C or marketplace? Explore margins, data ownership, DPDP impact and why a hybrid strategy may be the smartest move for Indian…
Republic Day 2026: The Indian startups building strategic tech for the world
As India marks its 77th Republic Day, here are five such startups that are shaping the country’s strategic future while…
The most boring businesses in India that quietly make crores
When we think of business success in India, our imagination often jumps to flashy tech startups, glamorous consumer brands, or…
India Post is the most important delivery and logistics chain in the country:…
India Post is evolving from a vast letter-carrying network into a modern, digital highway for goods, money, and services across…
5 Profitable small business ideas for new founders
Discover 5 simple and profitable business ideas in India that blend creativity, demand, and strong margins—perfect for aspiring…
This Indian Tree Can Make You Richer Than Sugarcane or Wheat
This miracle tree can earn you 4x more than wheat or sugarcane—yes, really. Explore how moringa farming or products could be your…