Non-profit organisations in India, and around the globe, have traditionally stayed away from digital transformation. However, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now changing the game. Tech-for-good startup Digital For Nonprofits (D4NP) is one such startup that is building GenAI solutions (among other things) to help non-profits in India become more technologically savvy. New Delhi-based D4NP’s story…
India has emerged as a major exporter of carbon credits in the global market, accounting for 17% of credits being issued every year. Recent times have seen many startups emerge in the space, setting up carbon removal projects in India. Some of these startups, like Alt Carbon and Varaha, have also gone on to sign…
India’s labour code reforms are coinciding with faster hiring growth in smaller cities, with job listings in tier III and IV markets rising by as much as 56%, according to a report by recruitment platform WorkIndia. The study suggests that as companies extend operations beyond major metros, emerging urban centres are seeing disproportionate gains in…
Cybersecurity incidents are now seen as the single biggest threat to business performance for Indian companies, with over half of senior executives (51%) naming them as their top concern, according to a survey released on Sunday. The FICCI-EY Risk Survey 2026 also highlighted mounting pressure from market and geopolitical shifts. Nearly half of respondents pointed…
Walmart-backed PhonePe, which aims to float its initial public offering (IPO) in April, plans to deepen its presence in India’s digital payments market while expanding into financial services and new consumer platforms. In its draft papers, the company said digital payments will remain the core driver of growth, supported by investments to expand its user…
Lateral Sparks, the weekly quiz from YourStory, tests your domain knowledge, business acumen, and lateral thinking skills (see the previous edition here). In this 221st edition of the quiz, we present issues tackled by real-life entrepreneurs in their startup journeys. What would you do if you were in their shoes? At the end of the…
Hello, Fractal Analytics gears up for IPO next week. Ahead of its listing, the Mumbai-based unicorn raised Rs 1,248.26 crore from anchor investors, allotting shares at the upper end of its price band of Rs 900 apiece. It allotted 1,38,69,499 equity shares to 52 anchor investors. Of the total allocation, about 38% or 52,77,680 shares…
Launched in 2014, PhotoSparks is a weekly feature from YourStory, with photographs that celebrate the spirit of creativity and innovation. In the earlier 950 posts, we featured an art festival, cartoon gallery. world music festival, telecom expo, millets fair, climate change expo, wildlife conference, startup festival, Diwali rangoli, and jazz festival. Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath is hosting this weekend an exhibition titled Echoes Within, featuring the works of four artists….
The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it is happening now. Severe cyclones, floods, and heatwaves are disrupting communities across continents. These events are not exceptions but signs of growing climate instability. Road infrastructure, a critical foundation for economies and societies, is among the most at risk. Over 64 million kilometers of roads…
Handicraft products made from marble and stone in Agra are admired for their refined inlay work, balanced forms, and long-lasting finish. Marble idols, decorative artefacts, and artistic replicas—often embellished with coloured stones and, at times, gold wire inlay—are the hallmark of this enduring craft tradition. The origins of Agra’s marble craftsmanship date back nearly 400–500…
