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As India’s D2C ecosystem enters its next phase of growth, Inc42’s flagship FAST42 list continues to shed the spotlight on…

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ChatGPT parent OpenAI will open new offices in Mumbai and Bengaluru later this year as part of its push to…

India’s agri-tech sector has been steadily expanding, with startups working to bridge the gap between traditional farming and modern technology. In Assam, where agriculture remains the backbone of the economy, the challenge today goes beyond productivity. Farmers must adapt to climate change, manage shrinking resources, and navigate volatile markets.Against this backdrop, ventures like Agrithink Services are emerging to bring practical, science-driven solutions to the grassroots.The founder’s journeyFor Dr Bijayalakshmi Goswami, entrepreneurship was not part of a carefully planned career path.“I was chasing a dream of building something of my own. I worked with farmers, self-help groups, especially women, and with communities and orphanages. Without any formal entrepreneurial experience, I jumped into forming a startup with Taufiq Ahmed in September 2019,” she recalls.Agrithink’s flagship innovation is a smart microclimate monitoring and control system, an IoT-based solution designed for protected cultivation, mushroom units, and processing facilities.“It enables real-time monitoring of temperature, moisture, and humidity, supports remote irrigation of greenhouses, and enhances mushroom production. We also provide instant recommendations based on tested values,” she explains.Navigating early challengesAgrithink’s early days were defined by uncertainty. “We had just started our venture when COVID struck. Everything slowed down, and we had to work remotely,” Goswami says.As…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

Godfrey Phillips India shares have surged 31% in just three trading sessions, helped by cigarette price hikes and easing tax concerns. Here’s what is...

Not all wounds scream. Some whisper.Some emotions were never given space. They were dismissed with “I’m fine.” They were buried under productivity and silenced because you didn’t want to seem dramatic, weak, ungrateful, or overly sensitive. So you carried on.But unprocessed emotions don’t disappear. They wait.They show up in unexpected irritation. In overreactions, you can’t explain. In exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix. In relationships where you feel misunderstood but can’t articulate why. In moments of silence when something heavy rises to the surface and you quickly push it back down.Healing is not always about learning something new. Sometimes it’s about finally feeling something old.Most of us were never taught how to process emotions. We were taught how to suppress them, control them, or hide them. We were taught to move on quickly. But emotions don’t need speed. They need acknowledgment.That’s where reflection becomes powerful. The right questions can gently unlock what you’ve been avoiding. They can help you connect patterns, identify pain, and finally give language to what has lived quietly inside you.These 30 deep questions are not meant to overwhelm you. They are meant to invite you inward. Take them slowly. Journal your answers. Sit with discomfort if it…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

Electric vehicle charging network Statiq on Wednesday raised $18 million in a fresh funding round led by Tenacity Ventures. The round also saw participation from existing investors Y Combinator and Shell Ventures along with RCD Holdings. The company intends to use the newly raised funds to scale its infrastructure and expand its presence across Tier I and II cities in the country. It will also deploy a portion of the funds to help with expanding DC fast chargers across its networks along key highways. It is also looking to use the capital to help exports to UAE pilots. Additionally, the investment will also be used to improve hardware lifecycle and advanced telematics for scaling.“This isn't just a funding announcement; it’s a validation of a 20-year mission,” said Akshit Bansal, Co-Founder & CEO of Statiq. “We’ve seen the highs and lows of the sector, but our focus remained on the ground, literally. We survived the downturn by executing on unit economics and building a product that works as well in the heat of Rajasthan as it does in the humidity of Kerala. This capital allows us to move from being a leader in India to a contender on the global stage.”Also ReadPeptris raises Rs 70 Cr in Series A funding co-led by IAN Alpha Fund, Speciale InvestThe New Delhi-based company was founded in 2020 by Bansal and Raghav Arora,…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

Merchant payments company Pine Labs is integrating OpenAI's artificial intelligence models directly into its core systems to autonomously optimise the workflows behind transactions.The architecture would allow AI agents to autonomously navigate complex financial tasks such as negotiating supplier terms, optimising cross-border settlement cycles, and managing recurring bill payments within predefined user guardrails, the companies said in a statement. OpenAI will provide decision-making capabilities, while Pine Lab's payment rails will handle transaction execution and regulatory compliance, the statement said.Pine Labs also plans to make this agentic stack available to third-party developers, enabling them to build AI-native fintech applications on its infrastructure.“For decades, commerce has been built on passive systems that simply follow instructions. At Pine Labs, we are moving beyond that era to build an active, intelligent layer for business," said B Amrish Rau, CEO of Pine Labs, in the statement. He also said, "Our work with OpenAI ensures that our infrastructure is no longer just a participant in a trade, but a driver of efficiency and growth. We are building the first agentic stack for the next generation of the global economy.”Pine Labs said the integration will create a "reasoning layer” for commerce, enabling systems to interpret context and weigh…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

After much anticipation, India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has officially launched its first fully electric SUV, the e-Vitara. The maiden EV from Maruti was revealed with an innovative Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) pricing model that brings down the upfront cost to just ₹10.99 lakh (ex-showroom) — excluding the battery — making it one of the most affordable electric SUVs in the Indian market. Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS): A Game Changer? Under the Battery-as-a-Service scheme, buyers purchase the car excluding the battery and pay a battery rental cost of around ₹3.99 per kilometre driven. This approach significantly reduces the initial cost of the vehicle and can make EV ownership more accessible, especially for first-time EV buyers. In addition to the base price announcement, bookings for the e-Vitara are already underway with a token booking amount of just ₹21,000, and deliveries have started rolling out from showrooms. Full Prices Still Rolling Out While the BaaS entry price is confirmed, the complete pricing — including variants without the battery rental plan — has also emerged. According to dealer sources and recent reports, when bought with the battery included, the e-Vitara’s price ranges from around ₹15.99 lakh to ₹20.01 lakh (ex-showroom) depending on the variant and battery pack…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

Indian pharmaceutical giant Dr Reddy’s Laboratories is gearing up to introduce a generic and significantly cheaper version of Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy. The company’s move could sharply reduce the cost of obesity treatment in India and globally, tapping into a market that analysts expect to be worth tens of billions of dollars annually. Affordable Alternative to an Expensive Treatment Wegovy, based on the molecule semaglutide, has become one of the most prescribed obesity medications worldwide. In India, its monthly cost ranges from about ₹10,850 for the lowest dose to ₹16,400 for the highest. These prices put the drug out of reach for many patients despite rising obesity rates. Dr. Reddy’s co-chairman and MD, G V Prasad, told Reuters at the BioAsia conference in Hyderabad that the company aims to price its generic version up to 60 % lower than the branded Wegovy, making it a far more affordable option. He said that a discount in the range of 50 %–60 % compared to the original is feasible — a substantial reduction that could widen access to treatment. Patent Expiry Spurs Generic Competition The opportunity arises because the patent on semaglutide is set to expire in March 2026, opening…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups