Startup news and updates: daily roundup (July 27, 2026)
Skyroot put India’s spacetech industry on the main orbit though next five years will prove crucial, YourStory brings you today’s headlines with the latest developments across sectors.Featured newsIndia has cracked rocket science. Now comes the hard part: Rocket EconomicsSkyroot’s success isn’t the climax of India’s space story but the start of its commercial phase. The next 5 years belong to whoever builds the market.Read moreShalini Neelankavil of Honeywell PSS on women, AI, and leadershipShalini Neelankavil, CTO of Honeywell Productivity Solutions & Services, shares how career breaks, mentorship, flexible work, and sponsorship helped shape her journey, and why women need stronger support in tech.Read moreThis startup helps brands get discovered across AI search platformsAs AI begins to reshape how people discover products and services online, Gurugram-based DareAISearch is building tools to help brands stay visible across platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity.Read moreFunding newsNuvola Spirits raises Rs 2.69 Cr from United SpiritsPremium liqueurs startup Nuvola Spirits has raised Rs 2.69 crore from United Spirits Ltd. (USL), which will acquire a 10.08% stake in the company. The investment will support Nuvola Spirits’ expansion, strengthen its distribution network and accelerate the launch of premium international spirits in India. Founded in 2023 by Aakriti Kochhar Sachdeva and Raghav Sachdeva, the company markets Mikiamo Italian Liqueurs and Seoulmate, a Korean-inspired soju brand. Nuvola aims to build a portfolio of globally inspired premium spirits tailored for Indian consumers while making high-quality products more accessible. The partnership with USL is expected to enhance the company’s market reach as premium alcohol consumption continues to grow in India.90+ My Tuition App secures investment from Equity IntelligenceBengaluru-based edtech company 90+ My Tuition App has received a strategic investment from Equity Intelligence, led by investor Porinju Veliyath. The funding will be used to expand the company’s CBSE tuition programmes across India and develop its AI Teacher Programme to deliver personalised learning experiences. Founded in 2018 by Vingish Vijay, the platform offers live online tuition for CBSE and Kerala State syllabus students and has supported over five lakh learners across India and GCC countries. The company also plans to strengthen its technology infrastructure, product innovation and academic operations, aiming to widen its national footprint as demand for AI-powered education solutions continues to rise.Other newsOnGrid launches consumer background verification platformDigital trust and background verification company OnGrid has launched Veriffy, a direct-to-consumer platform that enables individuals to conduct background checks for personal use. Built on OnGrid’s enterprise verification infrastructure, Veriffy allows users to verify domestic helpers, tenants, matrimonial prospects and small business staff after obtaining their consent. Verification requests can be completed digitally in under five minutes, with password-protected reports delivered within 24 hours through email and WhatsApp. The platform offers identity, address, employment, credit and court record checks while complying with data privacy regulations. OnGrid said it plans to add official police verification in the next phase as it expands into the consumer safety segment.Piramal Finance, Muthoot Fincorp partner for co-lendingPiramal Finance Ltd. has partnered with Muthoot Fincorp Ltd. under a co-lending arrangement to improve access to affordable housing finance and MSME loan-against-property products across India. The partnership combines Piramal Finance’s lending capabilities with Muthoot Fincorp’s customer reach to extend formal credit to aspiring homeowners, self-employed professionals and small business owners. The companies will primarily target customers in Tier II and Tier III cities, semi-urban areas and rural markets. The collaboration aims to simplify the borrowing process while expanding financial inclusion by making housing and business loans more accessible to underserved borrowers across Bharat.Earntra crosses Rs 200 Cr loan disbursalsEarntra, the B2B Direct Selling Agent (DSA) platform operated by MyMoneyMantra.com, has facilitated cumulative loan disbursals exceeding Rs 200 crore through its network of over one lakh partners across more than 750 cities. The platform offers access to products including personal loans, home loans, business loans, loans against property and credit cards. Earntra enables individuals to become authorised DSAs through a fully digital onboarding process supported by online training, real-time application tracking and automated commission payouts. The company said the platform is helping formalise India’s traditionally fragmented financial distribution ecosystem and is well positioned to tap rising demand for retail credit, particularly across Tier II, III and IV markets.Tredence launches Forward Deployed Engineering practiceData and AI services firm Tredence has launched a new Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) practice and plans to build a team of 200 specialists over the next 12 to 18 months. The initiative aims to help Fortune 100 enterprises accelerate AI adoption by combining deep domain expertise with engineering capabilities. Tredence said its FDEs will specialise in sectors such as retail, supply chain and revenue growth management while developing agentic AI systems tailored to business needs. The engineers will work across technology platforms including Databricks, Google Cloud, Microsoft, Snowflake and AWS, enabling clients to modernise enterprise data infrastructure and scale AI-driven decision-making.JIIF appoints Anshu Jain as Chief Operating OfficerEarly-stage investment platform JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF) has appointed Anshu Jain as its Chief Operating Officer to strengthen its leadership team and expand its national innovation ecosystem. Jain has been associated with JIIF’s incubation initiatives, strategic partnerships and startup collaborations. In her new role, she will lead the organisation’s operational strategy, expand its national footprint and drive programmes supporting entrepreneurs and early-stage ventures. With experience in startup incubation, innovation strategy and institutional partnerships, she has worked closely with investors, corporates, academic institutions and government bodies. JIIF said the appointment reinforces its commitment to building a stronger innovation ecosystem and accelerating the growth of startups across multiple sectors.NYVO launches affordable financial planning platformSEBI-registered investment adviser NYVO has launched a digital financial planning platform aimed at making professional wealth management accessible to Indian households. The fee-only platform integrates investments, insurance and financial goals into a personalised plan while allowing users to connect existing mutual fund portfolios and receive goal-based recommendations. NYVO said the service is available for less than Rs 100 a month, removing minimum investment barriers and making financial advice accessible regardless of portfolio size. The platform uses an in-house asset allocation model and mutual fund rating engine that evaluates market trends and fund quality rather than relying solely on historical performance. The company aims to simplify long-term financial planning for Indian families.Neo Group appoints Anirban Banerjee as Co-founderWealth and asset management firm Neo Group has appointed Anirban Banerjee as Co-founder and Chief People and Transformation Officer to strengthen its leadership team as it expands its operations. Banerjee will lead the company’s people strategy, talent development, leadership capability, organisational design and enterprise transformation initiatives. He joins Neo after serving as Chief Human Resources Officer at Avendus Group and was previously part of the leadership team at 360 ONE. Neo currently manages around Rs 1.3 lakh crore in client assets across wealth and asset management businesses and serves family offices, high-net-worth individuals, institutions and corporates through a network of more than 30 locations with a workforce of approximately 850 professionals.Electromech Infraprojects partners Nova Capital for UAE data centresElectromech Infraprojects Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nova Capital Enterprises, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based Al Nasser Holdings, to jointly pursue data centre projects across the UAE and the wider Middle East. The partnership combines Electromech’s expertise in mission-critical engineering and digital infrastructure with Al Nasser Holdings’ regional presence to develop hyperscale data centres and other advanced digital infrastructure projects. The collaboration aligns with the UAE’s ambitions to expand its artificial intelligence, sovereign cloud and digital economy capabilities. The companies expect rising investments in AI and cloud computing to drive demand for resilient, sustainable and future-ready data centre infrastructure across the GCC region.Dreamfly to set up aviation battery manufacturing facility in BengaluruIndian deep-tech company Dreamfly Innovations has announced plans to establish a 40,000 sq. ft. aviation battery manufacturing facility in North Bengaluru to support India’s growing drone industry. The facility will have an initial annual production capacity of 100 MWh, scalable to 200 MWh, making it one of the country’s largest aviation battery plants dedicated to drones. The batteries will cater to defence, surveillance, agriculture, logistics and emerging air mobility applications, including air taxis. Dreamfly said the project will strengthen domestic manufacturing of critical drone components, reduce dependence on imports and support the government’s push for indigenous drone production under initiatives such as the Kisan Drone Policy.ePlane Company signs strategic partnerships for eVTOL ecosystemThe ePlane Company, an Indian developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has announced a series of strategic partnerships at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 to strengthen the supply chain for its e200X platform. The collaborations span advanced materials, avionics, medical interiors and other critical systems, reinforcing the company’s Make in India manufacturing ecosystem as it advances towards aircraft certification. Founder and CTO Prof. Satya Chakravarthy said the partnerships strengthen the company’s journey towards building a certifiable, Made-in-India electric aircraft. The agreements are expected to enhance the development of the e200X platform while expanding the trusted industrial ecosystem supporting India’s emerging electric aviation sector and future advanced air mobility solutions.Pegasystems expands university programme in IndiaEnterprise AI software company Pegasystems has expanded its University Academic Program (UAP) in India by onboarding implementation partners ai4process, The Skill Enhancers and Tinkr Learning alongside existing partner SmartBridge Educational Services. The initiative aims to build a larger pipeline of industry-ready talent as demand grows for professionals skilled in AI and intelligent automation. Scheduled to begin in August 2026, the programme will initially train over 500 engineering students before scaling to between 800 and 1,000 students across more than 50 university campuses. The curriculum combines hands-on training in Pega’s AI technologies with industry-relevant consulting skills, certification opportunities and faculty development to improve graduates’ employability in enterprise AI and automation.Salesforce partners Vivekananda Hospital for AI-powered patient engagementSalesforce has partnered with Vivekananda Hospital Pvt. Ltd. (VHPL) in West Bengal to modernise patient engagement using its AI-powered Agentforce 360 Platform. Integrated with the hospital’s information management system, the platform provides unified Patient 360 and Doctor 360 views while enabling automated enquiry management, campaign tracking and real-time dashboards. The digital solution also supports QR code-based community outreach campaigns, helping hospital teams capture and manage patient enquiries efficiently. During VHPL’s Mega Health Carnival in January 2026, the platform processed over 600 patient enquiries in three days. Salesforce said the collaboration will improve patient engagement, streamline workflows and enable healthcare teams to deliver faster and more personalised services.Wipro strengthens AI partnership with DatabricksWipro has expanded its partnership with Databricks to help enterprises modernise data infrastructure and accelerate large-scale AI adoption. As part of the collaboration, Wipro has established a dedicated Databricks business practice focused on developing industry-specific AI solutions and accelerators. The partnership combines Databricks’ capabilities in agentic AI, data modernisation and analytics with Wipro Intelligence and the WEGA agent-native delivery platform. The initiative aims to help organisations transition from fragmented data environments and pilot AI projects to enterprise-scale AI deployments. The companies said the enhanced collaboration will enable businesses to modernise legacy systems, optimise existing data investments and build scalable, AI-ready data architectures across industries.UPES, HPE launch AI-driven networking centreUPES has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to establish the HPE Networking AI-Driven Centre of Excellence, aimed at preparing students for careers in AI-powered networking, cloud computing and cybersecurity. The centre will integrate industry-led curriculum, faculty development, hands-on laboratory training, certification programmes, bootcamps and research opportunities into the university’s academic framework. Students will also gain access to HPE Networking certifications, internships and potential hiring opportunities through HPE and its partner ecosystem. UPES said the initiative reflects its AI-first education strategy by embedding artificial intelligence across disciplines rather than limiting it to computer science, helping graduates develop skills required for the evolving enterprise technology workforce.DeepFacts charts India expansion for AI healthcare platformHealthTech startup DeepFacts Pvt. Ltd., creator of the AI-enabled remote patient monitoring platform proRITHM, has announced plans to expand across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Odisha before entering markets across India by early 2027. The company, which already has a strong presence in Telangana, also plans to enter the US market by late 2027 or early 2028. DeepFacts combines wearable technology with artificial intelligence to enable continuous patient monitoring and early health risk detection. The company has secured three patents for its proprietary technologies and aims to improve healthcare accessibility through AI-powered remote monitoring while strengthening collaborations with healthcare providers across domestic and international markets.Eco Kranti summit selects over 30 sustainability startupsThe inaugural Eco Kranti Shubh Labh 1.0 National Summit has selected more than 30 startups focused on sustainability and social innovation. Organised by Eco Kranti, an initiative of the Sri Sri Rural Development Programme, in collaboration with Startup India and DPIIT, the summit brought together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and researchers to promote climate-positive innovations. The event focused on sectors including climate technology, waste management, circular economy, green manufacturing and rural innovation. Eco Kranti said its movement has already reached over 10,000 households and helped prevent nearly 200 tonnes of single-use plastic waste. It now aims to reach 10 lakh households and prevent 1,000 tonnes of plastic waste over the next two years.Bhanzu launches nationwide Math Bee championshipEdtech platform Bhanzu has partnered with NODWIN Gaming and Rusk Media to launch Math Bee, a reality show-style mathematics championship for students in Classes 7 to 9. The competition combines academic excellence with entertainment, featuring celebrity hosts and judges in an OTT-format series. Students will qualify through Bhanzu’s MathUp app before progressing to virtual bootcamps and the televised finals, where India’s first Math Bee champion will be crowned. Unlike conventional examinations, the competition rewards logical thinking, creativity, speed and problem-solving. Bhanzu said the initiative aims to reduce mathematics anxiety and inspire students to embrace the subject through engaging, technology-driven learning experiences that make mathematics more aspirational.The Foundery showcases 18 consumer startupsThe Foundery, the venture builder co-founded by Kishore Biyani, Nikhil Kamath and Ronnie Screwvala, has unveiled 18 consumer brands at its inaugural investor showcase, The Foundery FWD. Developed through the venture builder’s 90-day residential programme, the startups span health and wellness, beauty, fashion, food and beverage, lifestyle and consumer technology. The brands will now enter the market through Broadway’s experiential retail stores, allowing founders to test customer demand, study buying behaviour and refine products before scaling. The initiative offers startups temporary shelf space through a cost-effective commercial model, enabling them to validate products without investing in permanent retail infrastructure. The programme aims to accelerate the growth of early-stage consumer businesses in India.BitDelta India launches crypto assets learning and certification programmeBitDelta India, an FIU-IND-registered Virtual Digital Asset trading platform has announced the launch of CrypTution, an institution grade crypto assets (VDA) learning and certification ecosystem. CrypTution has been developed with an aim to support the growth of India’s VDA ecosystem through informed and prepared participation. While access to crypto assets and related information has expanded, formal education has not kept pace, leaving many participants to navigate a complex and evolving market through fragmented sources, a statement noted. The initiative aims to bridge this gap by combining guided learning, simulated market exposure and competency-led certification before participants transition to live-market environments. With Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities already accounting for nearly 40% of India’s crypto user base, the initiative is designed to make structured VDA education more accessible across geographies, languages and participant profiles.The copy will be updated with the latest news
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