YourStory Ecosystem

At the Mumbai edition of DBS BusinessClass foundED, one theme cut through every conversation: building lasting companies requires more than just capital; it demands clarity, discipline, and the right people. From sharp insights on valuation to candid reminders that more startups fail from “indigestion” than starvation, founders and investors unpacked what it really takes to scale sustainably. The conversations also zeroed in on fundamentals: finding the right talent, building at the right pace, and getting one product, one message, and one channel right before chasing scale. In a world that rewards speed, the Mumbai edition made a strong case for something else: conviction, focus, and the long game. #FounderED #YourStoryEvents #DBSBank #FounderValue #VentureCapital

They are building from Assam. From mapping the underground with AI to redesigning textiles, strengthening poultry and aquaculture networks, expanding healthcare access, and rethinking delivery and tourism, these founders are creating businesses rooted in the region. Alongside them, perspectives from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Dr Jeevan Basavarajappa, Secretary, Department of Innovation, Incubation and Startups, reflect how policy, capital, and institutional support are aligning with entrepreneurial ambition. Assam is steadily shaping its own innovation story. @himantabiswa @CMOfficeAssam @CSAssam_ @startupassam @diprassam @ddnews_guwahati

AI pilots are easy. But scaling them? That’s the challenge. What does it actually take to move AI from experiments to enterprise impact in GCCs? Data readiness, governance, talent, or clear ROI frameworks can be the difference between another pilot, and true transformation. Hear what the experts have to say. yourstory.com/2026/03/pilots…

As the shift from traditional business intelligence to agentic AI accelerates, the pressure on analytical databases is skyrocketing. Engineering teams are increasingly battling ‘tool fatigue,’ spending more time tuning queries than building products. A recent Firebolt CXO Mixer at Conrad Bengaluru addressed this critical challenge: Simplifying the Stack. Industry leaders from Meesho, FourKites, and Divyam. AI shared practical strategies for cutting through the complexity of modern data ecosystems. From managing 100x query surges from AI agents to balancing infrastructure abstraction with granular control, the insights pointed toward a necessary move to unified, high-performance platforms. To know more about the mixer, read here: yourstory.com/2026/02/unifyi…

Since going live in 2016, @PhonePe journey has paralleled the growth of India’s digital payments ecosystem. It crossed 1 billion cumulative transactions in 2018, reflecting early mass adoption of UPI-based payments. By 2022, the platform was processing 100 million transactions a day, underscoring the sheer scale achieved by digital payments in India. The 2024 launch of Indus Appstore, and the introduction of biometric authentication for UPI in 2026 point to a broader shift towards platform expansion and enhanced security infrastructure. In the last decade, this fintech has transformed from a payments startup to a key pillar in India’s digital public infrastructure.

Is the PIN finally on its way out? With PhonePe introducing biometric authentication for UPI payments, everyday transactions just got faster, safer, and friction-free. No codes to remember, no shoulder-surfing—just a tap, a glance, and you’re done. As biometrics go mainstream, India’s digital payments story is entering a more seamless, more human phase. Read more.yourstory.com/2026/03/beyond…

From pilots to production: Can GCCs truly operationalize AI at scale? At a recent roundtable in Pune, hosted by YourStory Media and Kyndryl, leaders across consumer intelligence, logistics, water, hygiene, sustainability — along with Mr. Prabhakar from @KyndrylIndia — came together to discuss how GCCs can embed AI readiness early, scale responsibly, and define success beyond pilots. Key themes included: -GCCs are shifting from cost centers to innovation hubs with strategic ownership. -AI accountability must be shared; across engineering, business, product, and governance. -The AI talent gap is real; upskilling domain experts beats hiring in isolation. -Pilots are easy; proving ROI and scaling AI is the real challenge. -Production-grade AI is driving measurable impact across logistics, industrials, fintech, and enterprise operations.

Not all deeptech innovation begins in big metros. Reepjyoti Deka from Assam is working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and geophysics through @Aorvis Technologies, building indigenous tools to map and interpret what lies beneath the ground for infrastructure and mineral exploration. With real-world deployment already under way and plans to scale beyond the Northeast, the larger ambition is clear: take AI-driven subsurface intelligence from Assam to wider global applications. Watch how deeptech innovation is emerging from Assam. @himantabiswa @CMOfficeAssam @CSAssam_ @startupassam @diprassam @ddnews_guwahati

Finding fabric that truly reflected Assam’s weaving heritage turned into something much larger for Anushka Das. With nearly two decades in craft and design, she built Studio Anurupa to reposition Assam cotton for modern homes and everyday living. What began as a search for longer, usable fabric evolved into a design-led brand rooted in tradition and ready for wider markets. Today, her work connects artisans, identity, and contemporary spaces. Watch how Assam cotton is finding a new voice through design. @himantabiswa @CMOfficeAssam @CSAssam_ @startupassam @diprassam @ddnews_guwahati

India’s AI story is entering its second phase. Not models. Not prompts. Infrastructure. At the Akamai Digital India Leadership Summit, leaders from @nvidia , @glanceai ,  @Meesho_Official , Gnani.ai, @JioPlatforms , @getpostman India, @Zoho , @kreditbee , @Eloelo Group, and more will share what it takes to run AI in live environments serving millions. Inference economics. Edge architecture. Security at AI speed. Invite-only access Feb 27 | Bengaluru

India’s startups are facing tougher questions and sharper strategies in 2026. At @Snowflake Future-ready Startups mixer in Mumbai, leaders from @thehosteller , Artha Venture Fund, @AyekartFintech , and Snowflake unpacked why execution, not experimentation, will determine who survives and scales. From AI-ready data infrastructure and capital efficiency to regulatory-grade automation, the message was clear: outcomes matter more than hype. Know more: yourstory.com/2026/02/hype-t…

AI is moving from pilots to real-world scale, and the hardest questions are only beginning. On February 27 in Bengaluru, @Akamai and YourStory are convening senior technology leaders for a closed-door summit focused on the infrastructure, economics, and security of running AI in production, anchored by the Akamai–NVIDIA Inference Cloud. Limited, invite-only seats. Read more: yourstory.com/2026/02/akamai…

Kartik Sawhney challenged the system that said blind students couldn't study science, and won. Now he's fixing voice AI. At Samora, he's built agents that work through Indian accents, spotty networks, and real conversations. The platform uses @OpenAI 's speech models but adds layers of engineering for India's complexity. Results: 50,000+ student engagements in days, enterprise leads that convert, accessibility tools that scale. For someone who spent years manually typing inaccessible textbooks, building tech that actually works for everyone isn't idealism.

She didn’t plan to become an entrepreneur. She just refused to give up on the dream of building something meaningful. Dr Bijayalakshmi Goswami shares how Agrithink Services moved from near shutdown during the COVID lockdown to building IoT-powered, science-based solutions for farmers with crucial backing from the Assam government. A story of resilience, validation, and the belief that sustainable agriculture can grow from Assam. @himantabiswa @CMOfficeAssam @ddnews_guwahati @diprassam @startup_assam @CSAssam_

India's AI ambitions are real. But so are the execution gaps. At a recent mixer in Delhi, @e2enetworks Networks and YourStory brought together builders, operators, and investors to talk about what it actually takes to develop foundational AI models in India. Chirag Anand (E2E Networks), Devender Bindal (TrueFan), and Ashish Taneja (growX ventures) shared where India's AI story is really being written. Read the full piece here:yourstory.com/2026/02/buildi…

India’s AI adoption is accelerating across sectors. But as organizations race to deploy AI agents, automate workflows, and reimagine customer journeys, one question is becoming impossible to ignore: Can you scale AI without scaling risk? In a recent webinar hosted by Okta in collaboration with YourStory, leaders made a compelling case: The success of your AI strategy won't be defined by the model you use, but by the Identity Security Fabric that governs it. Some key insights: 1. Identity is a strategic infrastructure: It is no longer just a "login" box; it’s the primary guardrail for the entire AI lifecycle. 2. AI agents now act autonomously, calling APIs and executing decisions, raising new access and consent risks. 3. 91% of organizations are already using AI, yet user trust still lags, especially around data privacy and accuracy. 4. Secure AI requires strong authentication, fine-grained authorization, secure API access, and human-in-the-loop consent. As intelligent systems become the new interface between businesses and users, trust becomes the real differentiator. Read the full story here: yourstory.com/2026/02/okta-b…

Voice AI is no longer a feature you experiment with. It’s the infrastructure you’re accountable for. Milliseconds matter. Accent handling matters. GPU memory matters. So does keeping inference costs under control. In a recent webinar by E2E and YourStory, experts from @e2enetworks , @nvidia , and Gnani.ai break down the real engineering trade-offs behind low-latency voice systems at scale. Read the full piece → yourstory.com/2026/02/300ms-… Click Here for more- e2enetworks.com