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There comes a quiet moment in almost everyone’s life when success no longer feels enough, routines feel hollow, and you begin asking deeper questions. Why am I doing this? What actually matters to me? Is this all there is?That moment isn’t confusion—it’s awareness.Finding your purpose doesn’t mean discovering one grand destiny overnight. More often, it’s a slow process of understanding yourself, your values, and the kind of life that feels meaningful to you. Books have a unique power in this journey. They don’t give direct answers; instead, they ask the right questions. They reflect your doubts back to you and help you see patterns you didn’t notice before.The books on this list are not about quick motivation or surface-level positivity. They are thoughtful, honest, and deeply reflective. Some are philosophical, some practical, and some quietly transformative. Each one offers a different doorway into understanding who you are and what gives your life direction.If you’re feeling lost, restless, or simply curious about living with more intention, these books can help you reconnect with your inner compass.Books to help you live with more intention1. Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. FranklFew books explore purpose as powerfully as this one. Written by…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

Fintech startup Juspay has raised $50 Mn (around INR 415 Cr) in its Series D follow-on funding round at a…

Payments infrastructure provider Juspay has secured $50 million in a Series D follow-on investment from WestBridge Capital, valuing the company at $1.2 billion, as it looks to expand its global footprint.The transaction comprises both primary and secondary investments, providing liquidity to early investors and employees holding stock options, the Bengaluru-based company said in a statement. This marks the second such liquidity event Juspay has enabled in the past year.The funding comes after a year of growth in transaction volumes. Juspay said its annualised total payment volume has crossed $1 trillion, with the platform processing more than 300 million transactions every day for clients including Amazon, Flipkart, Google, HSBC, IndiGo, Swiggy, and Zurich Insurance.Founded in 2012, Juspay provides payment infrastructure to enterprises and banks, positioning itself as a modular and interoperable platform that supports multiple payment systems. The company has expanded beyond India, and it now operates across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Latin America, Europe, the UK and North America.Also ReadJuspay bags $60M in a round by Kedaara Capital, valuation more than doubles“Our focus over the last decade has been on solving the core complexities of global payments through first-principles engineering & design,” said Sheetal Lalwani, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

As policy gears shift, old prejudices resurface, grinding against lives built across borders. Visa Rules, Rising Friction A growing wave of hostility toward Indian professionals and businesses in the United States has followed recent changes to the country’s skilled-worker visa regime, experts told the Financial Times. The backlash has been linked to revisions introduced by the Trump administration in September that reshaped the H-1B visa programme. Under the revised framework, applicants now face an application fee of $100,000 and a wage-based selection system that favours higher-paid roles. The administration has defended the changes as necessary to “protect American workers”. From February, the rules are set to tighten further, with US authorities prioritising the highest-paid, Level-IV H-1B applicants, narrowing pathways for many skilled migrants. As the new system took effect, several large American companies, including FedEx, Walmart and Verizon, became targets of online abuse. Social media users accused the firms of illegally selling jobs to Indian workers. Raqib Naik, executive director of the Center for the Study of Organised Hate, said some of the attacks appear to be coordinated campaigns. He noted that Indian American entrepreneurs who accessed government-backed Small Business Administration loans have been particularly targeted. Naik warned that discrimination…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

Like two flight paths converging mid-air, long-familiar partners are charting a clearer course together. A Framework for Deeper Skies Air India has signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement with joint-venture partner Singapore Airlines (SIA), signalling a significant step toward deeper operational and commercial integration. The agreement was signed in Mumbai on Friday by Air India chief executive officer and managing director Campbell Wilson and Singapore Airlines chief executive officer Goh Choon Phong. Announcing the development, Air India said, “Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement, which will pave the way for them to deepen their long-standing partnership through definitive joint business agreements. This strengthened collaboration allows the airlines to explore ways to improve connectivity between Singapore and India, delivering greater choice and benefits for customers.” Under the framework, both carriers plan to enhance passenger experience through expanded route options, smoother connections and better-aligned flight schedules. Travellers are expected to benefit from easier itinerary planning, including the ability to book journeys across both airlines as a single, integrated ticket. The cooperation is also aimed at upgrading products and services, reinforcing Air India’s broader transformation efforts as it rebuilds its global network. Currently, Air India and…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

In a welfare initiative, the Delhi government has approved to provide economically weaker households in the city with a free LPG cooking gas cylinder on the occasions of Holi and Diwali. How Did This Happen? A massive good news for the residents of Delhi as the Delhi government has approved a welfare initiative under which it will provide free gas cylinders to the people of Delhi. They have taken this decision during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday and approved a budgetary allocation of Rs 300 crore for this scheme. According to them, this initiative fulfills a key electoral promise made by the BJP during the Delhi Assembly elections.  It appears that the party’s manifesto had pledged one free LPG cylinder on Holi and Diwali, along with a Rs 500 subsidized cylinder for economically weaker households. Who Will Be Illegible For Getting This Benefit? The scheme will cover ration card holders from economically weaker sections starting this Holi, said the officials. They will be transferring the amount for one cylinder directly to the beneficiaries’ Aadhaar-linked bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism.  This is to ensure transparency further allowing beneficiaries to purchase the cylinder from their regular distributor. The…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

This Tuesday, the Metro Line 9 connecting Dahisar East to Mira Road, received the final nod of approval from the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS). Metro Line 9 Get Safety Clearance  The construction of the first phase of the line, which will extend Line 7 from Dahisar East to Andheri East will have four stations in its 4.5 km stretch, ending at Kashigaon in Mira Road. These stations including Dahisar, Pandhurang Wadi, Miragaon, and Kashigaon are aimed to ease the congestion on the Dahisar Checknaka stretch and the Western Express Highway. Moving ahead, sources from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said, “Staff are being deployed on the prospective line, and training is ongoing.”  So far, an exact opening date is yet to be confirmed but they are expecting that the line may get inaugurated on Republic Day, by the end of January, or in early February. It appears that the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) has approved the opening of Phase 1 of Mumbai Metro Line 9.  First Metro Connecting People Living In  Eastern Suburbs There are plans to open this line along with Phase 1 of Metro Line 2B on the same day, likely in…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

Borivali station in Mumbai, one of the busiest suburban rail hubs, has received a smart signalling upgrade as part of Western Railway’s larger suburban network modernisation. The upgrade is linked to broader capacity expansion work, including the sixth rail line project between Kandivali and Borivali. Smart Signalling Upgrade Transforms Mumbai’s Borivali Station The station’s old relay-based signalling system, which relied on mechanical and electrical components and had been in use for decades, has been replaced with a modern Electronic Interlocking system. The specific platform installed is the Siemens Westrace MK-II Electronic Interlocking system. The new system acts as a digital control center that automatically manages and coordinates train routes, signals, track points, track circuits, and safety logic. It uses real-time monitoring and digital interfaces to improve accuracy, reliability, and responsiveness compared to the older relay-based system. The system electronically controls 381 operational train routes. It digitally manages 56 signal aspects. It coordinates 90 track points (switches) to ensure safe train movement. It monitors train positions through 123 track circuits. Seven running lines are integrated into a single unified control setup. Large digital display screens allow controllers to visualize train flow and overall system status. This installation is the largest and…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

Recent government consumption data presents a worrying reality: rural households are spending more on gutkha than on education. The Household Consumption and Expenditure Survey (HCES) reveals that rural families spend only 2.5% of their total consumption on education, while 4% is spent on tobacco products, mainly gutkha. Rural India Spends More on Gutkha Than Education, Survey Reveals These findings come at a time when tobacco prices are expected to rise from February 1, even as the government continues to expand public health services nationwide. Tobacco consumption has steadily increased over the last decade. From 2011-12 to 2023-24, per capita spending on tobacco rose by 58% in rural areas and by 77% in urban areas. Tobacco now makes up about 1.5% of monthly per capita expenditure in rural India and 1% in urban India. Although these spending shares may seem small, the number of tobacco users shows widespread and growing consumption. In rural India, households consuming tobacco increased from 9.9 crore (59.3% of all rural households) to 13.3 crore (68.6%), a 33% rise in just over a decade. Urban India has seen an even faster increase, with tobacco-using households growing by 59%, from 2.8 crore (34.9%) to 4.7 crore (45.6%). Tobacco…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

The Andhra Pradesh government is exploring a major policy shift targeting social media use among children under 16. Inspired by recent proposals in Australia aimed at protecting minors, the draft plan seeks to restrict access to online platforms for younger users through age verification mechanisms and parental consent requirements. The initiative represents a growing focus on child safety in digital spaces. Why the Proposal Is Emerging Policymakers in Andhra Pradesh point to rising concerns about the impact of social media on children’s mental health, academic performance, sleep patterns, and exposure to harmful content. Social media platforms, with features designed to maximise engagement, have been linked with anxiety, cyberbullying, and distraction among younger users. Similar debates in countries like Australia and across Europe frame youth social media use as a public-health issue rather than solely a personal choice. Key Elements of the Draft Policy The Andhra Pradesh draft proposes several significant measures: Age Verification: Users under 16 would need robust proof of age to access social media platforms. Parental Consent: Minors would be permitted to use popular apps only with verifiable parental approval. Feature Restrictions: Elements often cited as addictive — such as unlimited scrolling, autoplay videos, and certain app notifications…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups