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. 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. The voluntary carbon markets run on rigorous verification and testing to ensure that the credits are credible. These startups have to follow methodologies and standards that are set by agencies, constantly measuring their progress and testing their results in labs so as to generate certified carbon credits. As of 2026, the Indian government is also setting up a Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), which will be the country’s first national framework designed to put a price on carbon emissions. Meanwhile, Indian startups can verify their credits and list on a range of registries that are available globally. Many of these registries have their own checks and balances in place to evaluate the credibility of the carbon removal project and carbon dioxide removal from it. Also ReadAlt Carbon raises $12M in seed round led by Lachy Groom to accelerate…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

Is India’s test prep market hitting a ceiling in terms of growth? That’s the soft signal from PhysicsWallah after its Q3 earnings call. The edtech major made it clear: the next phase of growth won’t start at Class 11. It will start much earlier. PW reported a 33.4% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to ₹102 Cr for the quarter ended December 2025, up from ₹76.7 Cr a year ago. Flush with IPO proceeds and ₹642.9 Cr in operating cash flows during 9M FY26, the company has over ₹5,000 Cr to invest in the next phase, clear on net letting it set idle. Starting with expansion in high-demand regions, especially southern India, while doubling down on core unit economics to drive predictable, profitable scale. But the bigger story is its ambitious long-term bet on K-12 or school education. “Focused investments in the K-12 platform form a key part of PhysicsWallah’s strategy. As you would have seen, we acquired Tender Heart, and we are now partnering with Tender Heart, and we find ourselves in a very leading position to now create a quality K-12 platform,” management said about the partnership with Tender Heart School in Ranchi. However, PW has not disclosed…  ​Read MoreInc42 Media

Cybersecurity incidents are now seen as the single biggest threat to business performance for Indian companies, with over half of senior executives (51%) naming them as their top concern, according to a survey released on Sunday.The FICCI-EY Risk Survey 2026 also highlighted mounting pressure from market and geopolitical shifts. Nearly half of respondents pointed to evolving customer expectations (49%) as a key challenge, while 48% cited geopolitical developments, reflecting the increasingly external nature of corporate risk exposure.Based on feedback from senior leaders across industries, the report indicates that technology risks are becoming inseparable from day-to-day operational resilience. Rapid digital change is altering competitive landscapes, with 61% of participants saying technological disruption is already influencing their ability to compete. An identical share viewed cyber intrusions and data breaches as material threats to finances and reputation.“More than half, 57%, report potential data theft and insider fraud as significant risks, and 47 % acknowledge difficulty in addressing increasingly sophisticated cyber threats,” the report stated.The study draws on a web-based poll of 137 senior decision-makers, including CXOs. Technology firms made up the largest segment of respondents at 21%, followed by professional services organisations.Artificial intelligence was identified as both an opportunity gap and a governance…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

Pune’s public transport system is poised for a significant boost after the Union Budget earmarked ₹517 crore specifically for extending the Pune Metro network. The allocation was announced by Nirmala Sitharaman and is intended to fast-track metro expansion across Pune as well as the Pimpri-Chinchwad area in the coming years. Union Budget Boosts Pune Metro with ₹517 Crore for Network Expansion A key project drawing widespread attention is the Hinjawadi–Shivajinagar Metro line, which is expected to begin operations in March. Once services start, the new line is projected to slash commute time between Hinjawadi and Shivajinagar from almost two hours to roughly 30 minutes. This reduction in travel time is expected to bring major relief to thousands of daily commuters who currently face long and unpredictable journeys. Metro officials have confirmed that trial runs on the Hinjawadi–Shivajinagar stretch have been completed successfully. These trials were conducted under the supervision of Dr Yogesh Mhase, and preparations are now focused on the official launch of the line. The corridor will directly link Shivajinagar with the Rajiv Gandhi IT Park in Hinjawadi, a zone that experiences intense daily traffic. The area sees regular movement from over 2.2 lakh IT professionals working in nearly…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

Like a drawbridge lifting over a busy river, Texas has paused the flow of global talent at its public institutions. Texas Pulls the Brake Governor Greg Abbott has ordered Texas state agencies and public universities to stop filing new H-1B visa petitions until next year, a move affecting a state that employs thousands of foreign professionals through the program. The decision aligns with broader efforts by the Trump administration to reshape the visa system, long criticized by conservatives who argue it undercuts American workers by favoring lower-paid overseas labor. Abbott framed the pause as a matter of principle, writing, “State government must lead by example and ensure that employment opportunities — particularly those funded with taxpayer dollars — are filled by Texans first.” Supporters of the freeze say it buys time. Abbott argues the halt will allow lawmakers to craft “statutory guardrails,” give Congress room to amend federal law, and let ongoing federal reforms take effect. The order runs through May 31, 2027, though exemptions may be granted by the Texas Workforce Commission. Talent, Tension, and the Stakes Critics warn the decision could deepen staffing shortages and weaken Texas’ research and health care institutions. Rep. Ramon Romero Jr. countered that…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups