Oyo founder seeks new investment at $3.8 billion valuation

Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal’s investment vehicle has proposed to inject another $65.1 million into the hotel management startup, according to shareholder notifications reviewed by TC. The investment, through Redsprig Innovation…

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Weekly VC inflows record a sharp rise; Bringing social change in Assam

Hello,Tata Electronics is now an Apple supplier. According to Reuters, the Tata company has bought a majority stake in Taiwanese contract manufacturer Pegatron’s iPhone plant in India.Tata will hold a 60%…

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Supply chain fintech VoloFin secures $50M in funding from major US bank

VoloFin, a Singapore-headquartered supply chain financing startup, secured $50 million in a fresh funding round from a top-five US-based global bank, which wishes to remain unnamed due to a non-disclosure…

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Studio Nilima’s journey to restorative justice and social change in Assam

In the culturally complex and politically nuanced landscape of Assam, Studio Nilima has been in pursuit of justice, cultural exploration, and social reform inside correctional homes for the last seven…

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Grow Digi gets two patents for sector agnostic blockchain technology layer from govt

Indian blockchain technology startup Grow Digi has been granted two patents comprising technology that reduces the need for data storage by about 95%, reduces time for transactions and enhances security,…

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Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group sets up centre to helm 2030 growth strategy

Anil Ambani's Reliance Group has launched the Reliance Group Corporate Centre (RGCC) as part of its 2030 growth strategy. "The RGCC will serve as a strategic hub, providing guidance to…

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Sustainability, health, ecosystems: test your business creativity with Edition 162 of our weekly quiz!

Lateral Sparks, the weekly quiz from YourStory, tests your domain knowledge, business acumen, and lateral thinking skills (see the previous edition here). In this 162nd edition of the quiz, we…

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Vision, innovation, resilience: Tips for creative success from Emami Art gallery

Launched in 2014, PhotoSparks is a weekly feature from YourStory, with photographs that celebrate the spirit of creativity and innovation. In the earlier 820 posts, we featured an art festival, cartoon gallery, world music festival, telecom expo, millets…

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How the famed ‘Golden Triangle’ of B2C is shaping up in the B2B sector

India's MSMEs are a formidable engine of growth, with 63 million businesses fuelling 30% of GDP and over 40% of exports. They generate employment for around 110 million people, showcasing…

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