From understanding Indian carbon credits ecosystem to Velocity’s Rs 100 crore investment to scale its logistics arm, YourStory brings you today’s headlines with the latest developments across sectors.Featured StoriesHow can Indian carbon removal startups get a stamp of approval on their carbon credits?India has seen a rising number of startups undertake carbon removal projects. However, the credibility of these projects hangs on the endorsement of third-party verification agencies and on carbon registries. YourStory breaks down how startups can verify generated carbon credits.Some of these startups, like Alt Carbon and Varaha, have also gone on to sign offtake agreements with US-based tech giants, Microsoft and Google, among others. 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. Read MoreAlso ReadUnion Budget 2025 announces provisions to boost clean tech manufacturingMeet D4NP, a tech-for-good startup enabling non-profit organisations with digital toolsAs digital marketing was taking off in India in 2008, Abhinav Chetan was part of Google LLC’s Delhi office, working at the forefront of the country’s growing internet economy. In his 12-year stint at…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

 Pandorum Technologies, a biotechnology company pioneering programmable regenerative medicine, with operations in India and the United States, has announced the closing of  a US$18 million in Series B financing round, to advance the clinical development of its disease-modifying, tunable, exosome-based therapies, including Kuragenx, while scaling global manufacturing and expanding operations across the U.S., Japan, and the Middle East.The round was led by Protons Corporate, with participation from Galentic Pharma, marquee investor Ashish Kacholia, Noblevast Advisory and Avinya Fund, Burman Family and others. Bandana Kankani, advisor and investor at Pandorum, had guided the transaction, optimizing the alignment between the investment architecture and company’s value creation.Founded by Tuhin Bhowmick and Arun Chandru, Pandorum’s proprietary platform combines biology, engineering, and computation to develop tunable, regenerative exosome therapies that reprogram pathological tissue states, like inflammation and fibrosis, toward functional recovery.“Just like the Ship of Theseus, the human body is constantly being rebuilt. Pandorum focuses on restoring biological memory, redefining regenerative medicine at its core, “said Dr. Tuhin Bhowmick, Co-Founder and CEO of Pandorum. “Our approach treats tissue health, disease, and degeneration as a navigational challenge within an information-constrained biological landscape,” added Dr. Tuhin. “This funding would enable us to translate breakthrough science into programmable, disease-modifying therapies, beginning…  ​Read MoreStartupTalky- Business News, Insights and Stories

Pandorum Technologies, a biotechnology company focused on programmable regenerative medicine, has raised $18 million in a Series B funding round to advance clinical development and expand global operations.The round was led by Protons Corporate, with participation from Galentic Pharma, investor Ashish Kacholia, Noblevast Advisory and Avinya Fund, the Burman Family, and others. Bandana Kankani, advisor and investor at Pandorum, guided the transaction.The Bengaluru-based company, which operates in India and the United States, said the financing will support the development of therapies and help scale manufacturing across the US, Japan, and the Middle East.Founded by Tuhin Bhowmick and Arun Chandru, Pandorum Technologies is a tissue engineering and regenerative medicine company that designs therapeutic products that aim to alleviate the health conditions of patient’s suffering from on corneal dystrophies, lung-related disorders, and liver diseases.The company has adopted a distributed manufacturing strategy. It has partnered with AGC Biologics in Italy to serve the US and European markets and is collaborating with Nucelion Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Bharat Biotech in India, to support supply across Asia-Pacific. It is also exploring potential partnerships in the Middle East.Also ReadVelocity commits Rs 100 Cr to expand AI-led shipping platformPandorum’s lead focus is on ocular surface diseases, including…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

Kerala based Preventify, healthcare startup focused on delivering standardized, high-quality preventive and chronic care in Tier-2 and Tier-3 India, has raised ₹2 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by operator-led accelerator PedalStart. The round also saw participation from a strong group of strategic angel investors, including Viren Shetty (Narayana Health), Jatin Kakrani (Dezy), the founders of Supertails, the founders of Agrizy, and senior leaders from India’s healthcare ecosystem. The capital raised will be deployed to build Preventify’s first cluster of 10 clinics, expand its chronic and lifestyle disease management programs, and strengthen its technology, diagnostics, and pharmacy integration. The company aims to create a repeatable, capital-efficient model for delivering consistent healthcare outcomes across underserved semi-urban and smaller towns.Founded with the mission of bringing branded, evidence-based healthcare closer to where people live, Preventify operates at the intersection of clinical protocols, technology, diagnostics, and long-term patient engagement. The startup currently operates three clinics in Kerala and has already served over 40,000 patients, demonstrating strong demand and trust in markets where access exists but care quality and consistency remain fragmented.“Healthcare in Tier-2 and Tier-3 India is not a problem of access anymore-it’s a consistency and continuity problem,” said Nirmal NR, Co- Founder and CEO- Preventify. “Patients often have…  ​Read MoreStartupTalky- Business News, Insights and Stories

Myntra, the Flipkart-owned fashion and lifestyle e-commerce platform, has appointed Pramod Adiddam as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The move comes as the company sharpens its focus on technology-led growth and platform scale.Adiddam will lead Myntra’s technology and engineering teams. He will report to CEO Nandita Sinha. His role will focus on building strong systems, improving platform performance, and supporting future innovation.Myntra Strengthens Tech Strategy with New CTO AppointmentMyntra has been increasing its investment in technology to improve the shopping experience, discovery, and personalisation. As competition rises in India’s fashion e-commerce space, technology is becoming central to growth and customer retention.The company is focusing on building long-term digital strength. This includes better data systems, smarter personalisation tools, and scalable platforms. Adiddam’s appointment supports this long-term strategy rather than short-term changes.Industry experts see this as part of a wider trend. E-commerce companies are now prioritising strong tech leadership to stay competitive and future-ready.What Happened: Timeline of the AppointmentApril 2025: Myntra’s former technology leader Raghu Krishnananda exited the company after more than five years in senior product and technology leadership roles.7 February 2026: Myntra officially announced Pramod Adiddam as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The appointment took effect immediately, with…  ​Read MoreStartupTalky- Business News, Insights and Stories

In a world that equates busyness with worth, doing less can feel uncomfortable—almost wrong. You sit down to rest, and instead of feeling relieved, your mind starts racing. Shouldn’t I be doing something? Am I falling behind? Am I wasting time? The guilt creeps in quietly, even when you know you’re exhausted.This guilt isn’t random. It’s learned. We’ve been conditioned to believe that productivity defines value, that rest must be earned, and that slowing down means losing momentum. So when you choose to do less—work fewer hours, take a break, say no, or simply pause—you don’t just stop moving. You confront deeply ingrained beliefs about success and self-worth.Releasing guilt around doing less is not about becoming passive or unmotivated. It’s about creating a healthier relationship with effort. It’s about understanding that rest, boundaries, and slower seasons are not signs of failure; they are part of a sustainable life. And in a busy world, learning to let go of this guilt may be one of the most important skills you can develop.Why doing less makes us feel guilty — and how to let go1. Understanding where productivity guilt comes fromGuilt around doing less doesn’t appear out of nowhere. It is shaped…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

Built on pillars of ingenuity, India’s fintech industry, now home to nearly 10,000 companies, is on the cusp of a structural transformation. While UPI anchored the first wave of digital payments, the next frontier moves beyond faster apps toward adding a layer of autonomous intelligence to the entire user experience.Technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Blockchain, along with models like embedded finance, AI-powered credit decisioning, personalised financial planning for MSMEs, and real-time payment innovation go beyond digital wallets or developing faster mobile apps, adding a layer of intelligence to the entire user experience.The shift from simple automation to autonomous systems, that learn, predict, and act on behalf of users, is structurally changing the landscape.The shift to agentic intelligenceThe fintech market reached $30 billion in 2025, with 88% adoption among top performers. In 2026, we’ll see businesses transcend backward-looking reporting by deploying self-correcting AI and autonomous agents that turn foresight into a competitive advantage. While traditional chatbots handle rule-based tasks, agentic advisory executes complex workflows, empowering customers to make intelligent decisions powered by predictive science.The true power of this shift lies in the synergy of AI and human intelligence (HI). By pairing advanced agentic AI with HI,…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

The Goa Police have issued a strict new directive warning that anyone taking photos or selfies of tourists without their consent could be detained or face legal action. The guideline is intended to protect visitors from harassment, privacy invasion and exploitation — especially against those who feel uncomfortable being photographed by strangers, influencers or photographers without agreeing to it first. Police officials emphasise that consent is mandatory before capturing images of tourists, and that anyone repeatedly violating this rule could face consequences under relevant laws related to harassment, privacy and public order. Why Goa Police Are Taking This Step Goa remains one of India’s top tourism destinations, attracting millions of domestic and international visitors each year. However, local authorities have received multiple complaints from tourists who felt intruded upon, pressured or followed by strangers taking their pictures, particularly in popular spots like beaches, markets and nightlife areas. In response, Goa Police say they are strengthening their focus on visitor safety and comfort by discouraging unsolicited photography. The move comes amid growing global conversations about privacy rights, digital safety and respectful tourism behaviour. Law enforcement officials stress that tourists should feel free to enjoy their travel experience without undue attention or…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

Under the new India-United States interim trade agreement, India has agreed to eliminate import duties on a wide range of U.S. products, granting them zero customs tariffs when they enter the Indian market. This move is part of a broader effort to deepen bilateral trade relations while maintaining safeguards for sensitive domestic sectors. The tariff exemptions are designed to reduce costs for Indian businesses and consumers importing American goods, and to open up the Indian market to competitive global suppliers. Complete List of U.S. Goods to Enter India Duty-Free The following categories of products from the United States will attract zero import tariffs under the new trade framework: 1. Agricultural and Food Products Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS), used in animal feed Certain nuts and dry fruits such as walnuts, almonds, pistachios Wine, spirits and other alcoholic beverages Other selected food and agricultural products as agreed in quota arrangements 2. Medical and Healthcare Products Select medicines including drugs used in cancer, heart and other major treatments Medical devices and diagnostic equipment such as microscopes and X-ray valves Hearing aids and related apparatus 3. Technology and Electronics Computer-related products and components Information and communication technology (ICT) goods for data centres…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

India is in the middle of a boom in financial inclusion with an increasing number of households getting access to credit. No wonder, household debt has scaled its peak of 42% of the GDP.  The ease of credit from a rising number of digital lending platforms and fintechs pushed the share of final private consumption expenditure (PFCE) in GDP to 61.5% in FY26. But the surge in the new-to-credit borrowers has exposed gaps in the traditional lending practices, especially in terms of collections.  Without strong collection practices, lenders run the risk of accumulating NPAs. They rely on third-party collection agencies, which largely operate through inefficient manual processes. The middlemen they deploy are infamous for unethical tactics like harassing and intimidating borrowers.  Seeing the challenges in this highly fragmented space, Ananth Shroff and Ranjith BR spotted an opportunity to build the rails for a tech-based collections platform. In 2022, the duo founded DPDzero to offer lenders a plug-and-play solution that could help them handle recoveries in a transparent, efficient and ethical manner. The name DPDzeo was adapted from the mission of ‘zero days past due’ that helps lenders to collect every payment on time.  The concept has attracted investor interest with…  ​Read MoreInc42 Media