
Sprite Genix Launches SG Reach to Simplify Business Communication and Marketing
SG Reach by Sprite Genix marks the Indian digital agency’s move into the software-as-a-service (SaaS) market, with a platform designed to help businesses manage customer communication, marketing campaigns and repetitive workflows from one place. Launched on October 28, 2026, SG Reach brings together WhatsApp marketing, email campaigns, chatbot automation, contact management, a shared team inbox and AI-assisted workflows.

Open Key Launches No-Code Website Builder at ₹249, Targets India’s Small Businesses
Open Key, a no-code website builder from Open Key Techlabs Private Limited, launched on October 26, 2026, with a straightforward proposition: helping Indian small businesses get online without the traditional expense and technical hurdles of website development. With pricing starting at ₹249, the platform aims to make having a business website more accessible to entrepreneurs across the country.

Sprite Genix Introduces Genix, a Robotic Tiger Mascot Celebrating Creativity and Innovation
Prayagraj, India: Sprite Genix, a creative and digital solutions agency, has introduced Genix, its new brand mascot, marking a fresh chapter in the company’s visual identity and brand communication. Designed as a robotic tiger, Genix combines the bold personality of a tiger with futuristic robotic elements and contemporary streetwear. The character reflects Sprite Genix’s focus on creativity, confidence, innovation and forward-thinking digital solutions.

The Puranic Bhagavad Gita Episode 2 Takes Viewers to the Battlefield of Kurukshetra
The Puranic’s Bhagavad Gita series moves from the royal court of Hastinapur to the battlefield of Kurukshetra in Episode 2, bringing viewers closer to the setting where Krishna and Arjuna’s famous dialogue is about to unfold. Following Episode 1 and Sanjaya’s divine vision, the latest episode establishes the scale of the conflict and introduces the forces gathered for the war.

Bhagavad Gita Series: The Story Behind Sanjaya’s Divine Vision | The Puranic
The Puranic has launched the first episode of its new Bhagavad Gita series, beginning the journey not directly with Krishna’s teachings, but with the events that establish the narrative framework of the Kurukshetra war. Episode 1 takes viewers into the royal court of Hastinapur, where Dhritarashtra waits to learn what is unfolding on the battlefield.

The Puranic Launches New Bhagavad Gita Series Across YouTube and Instagram
The Bhagavad Gita series launched by The Puranic aims to take audiences beyond short social media quotes and simplified interpretations of one of India's most widely studied traditional texts. The new series is available across the platform's YouTube and Instagram channels and focuses on exploring the Gita's ideas, philosophical context and continuing relevance.

Apollyon Dynamics’ Ahuti Mk II Sets 498 Kmph Drone Speed Record
Hyderabad-based defence tech startup Apollyon Dynamics has entered the India Book of Records after its electric interceptor drone, Ahuti Mk II, achieved a certified top speed of 498 km/h. The company says this is also the fastest publicly recorded speed for a multirotor UAV in South Asia. Founded in 2025 by Jayant Khatri and Sourya Choudhary, Apollyon Dynamics was incubated at the BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus.

Government Procurement for Startups: India’s Next Startup Challenge
India has spent the past decade building funds, grants, incubators and policy support for startups. Yet government procurement for startups remains a relatively small part of the public purchasing system. In FY26, the Government e-Marketplace recorded ₹5.03 lakh crore in transactions, while startups accounted for just over ₹19,000 crore, or less than 4% of the total.

Taruwar Agro Turns Bihar’s Banana Waste Into Fibre Products and New Farmer Income
In Bihar, banana plants are often discarded after the fruit is harvested. Taruwar Agro Industries saw an opportunity in this agricultural waste, turning banana stems into fibre and other value-added products while creating additional income opportunities for farmers. Founded in 2021 by Jagat Kalyan, Satyam Kumar and Nitish Kumar Verma, Taruwar Agro began after the three MBA classmates researched ways to build a business around Bihar's local resources.

India’s Private Space Sector Enters Commercial Phase After Vikram-1 Success
Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 mission has demonstrated that an Indian private company can independently reach orbit, marking a significant milestone for the country’s space industry. The success also shifts attention toward a bigger challenge: turning India's growing private space capabilities into sustainable businesses. India now has more than 400 private space companies working across launch vehicles, satellites, Earth observation, propulsion, analytics and other parts of the space ecosystem.

Why India Imports Apples Despite Record Production
India is producing record quantities of apples, yet the country continues to import large volumes to meet demand outside the domestic harvest season. The focus keyword India apple imports highlights a supply-chain problem that goes beyond how much fruit the country grows. Jammu and Kashmir accounts for roughly three-quarters of India's apple production and harvested more than 21 lakh tonnes in 2024-25.

Cyber resilience emerges as AI makes cyberattacks faster and harder to stop
Artificial intelligence is reshaping cybersecurity by making attacks faster, more automated and increasingly difficult to contain. As a result, cyber resilience is emerging as a key priority for enterprises that need to keep critical operations running even when prevention measures fail. Ananth Nag, Vice President, APAC at Rubrik, argues that organisations can no longer rely solely on prevention, detection and remediation.

How New Broadcast Technology Is Changing the Way Fans Watch Cricket
Cricket broadcasting is moving beyond traditional camera coverage as new technology creates more immersive ways for fans to experience live matches. The India-Afghanistan cricket series in Delhi is set to bring together several broadcast innovations, including 360-degree camera effects, AI-stabilised footage, player tracking and interactive stadium technology. As cricket audiences have grown, broadcasters have increasingly used technology to make live action more visual and engaging.

India’s Top AI Teams Set for Forge the Future Hackathon Grand Finale
India’s top AI teams are preparing for the Forge the Future Hackathon Grand Finale, where shortlisted developers will compete in Bengaluru after weeks of registration, team formation and idea submissions. Organised by Elastic and powered by AWS, the hackathon focuses on building reliable and explainable AI agents for real-world enterprise challenges. The competition brings together developers working across search, observability, security and industry-specific AI applications.

Falcon Skyworks Builds Indigenous UAV Technology With FS01 ALFA Transmitter
Falcon Skyworks is developing indigenous UAV hardware from Bengaluru, focusing on technologies such as drone transmitters, propulsion systems and other mission-critical components. The company describes itself as an aerospace technology business working on unmanned aerial systems, secure communication technologies and other defence-focused applications.

OTOddy Brings Hourly Driver Hiring to Delhi NCR With a Flexible Mobility Model
OTOddy is attempting to change the traditional model of driver hiring by allowing customers to book verified professional drivers only for the time they actually need. The Delhi-based mobility startup was founded by Mohit Makhijani, Shashank Shekhar Pandey and Shivam Shukla after the founders encountered inefficiencies in both personal and corporate driver hiring.

BYOL Academy Expands Its AI-Powered Education Ecosystem With Personalised Learning
BYOL Academy has evolved from a content-led education initiative into a broader technology-driven learning ecosystem. The company was founded around the idea of making education more adaptive and personalised rather than following a one-size-fits-all model. The academy initially focused on blogs and social media content designed to simplify academic and exam-related topics.

Serve U Better Puts Trust and Verified Professionals at the Heart of Home Services
Serve U Better is taking a trust-focused approach to India's home services market, where families often need professionals to take care of children, elderly parents and everyday household responsibilities. Founded by Roshni Kumari in Bengaluru, the startup emerged from concerns around finding reliable and properly verified professionals for sensitive roles.

LAPA Electric Takes an Engineering-First Approach to India’s Electric Mobility Market
LAPA Electric is taking an engineering-focused approach to India's growing electric mobility market. Founded in 2021, the company was created around the idea that electric two-wheelers should be developed specifically for electric propulsion rather than adapting conventional petrol-powered designs.

EnglishYaari Helps Indian Learners Build English Fluency and Speaking Confidence
EnglishYaari was created around a problem experienced by many learners in India: having the knowledge and skills but lacking confidence while speaking English. The platform was founded by Vikas Gupta, Piyush Shekhar and Sandeep Kumar Singh, who studied at Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology in Bihar.

Flamingo Money Targets India’s Gen Z With a Digital Gold Savings Approach
Flamingo Money is targeting a growing generation of young Indians who are entering the workforce and earning through freelancing, content creation, side hustles and digital careers. While these opportunities have expanded access to income, developing consistent saving habits remains a challenge for many first-time earners. The fintech ecosystem already offers numerous platforms for investing, trading and wealth management.

Eythal Takes a Different Route to Rebuild Indian E-Commerce Economics
Eythal e-commerce is taking a different approach to India's crowded online marketplace sector. Rather than competing primarily through discounts, the platform is being built around seller economics, fulfilment efficiency and transparent marketplace operations. The company behind Eythal, Vishvakta Software Solutions, was founded by professionals with experience building distributed enterprise systems in the United States.

VedaOils Massage Oils Bring Relaxation and Skincare Into Everyday Self-Care
VedaOils massage oils are positioned as more than products used during traditional massages. As self-care routines increasingly combine relaxation and skincare, massage oils can offer smooth application while leaving the skin feeling conditioned. Different users have different preferences. Some may prefer familiar oils such as Almond, Coconut or Olive, while others may look for aromatic formulations designed around relaxation or specific massage routines.

Acta.ai Turns Meetings Into Action as India’s Agentic AI Startup Movement Grows
Acta.ai is emerging as an example of how agentic AI in India is changing workplace productivity. Instead of simply recording meetings or generating transcripts, the platform aims to understand conversations and convert them into structured actions, decisions and updates that teams can use immediately. Meetings often end with unclear responsibilities, scattered notes and follow-ups that are easily forgotten.

Divyansh and Team Building Global Cybersecurity Marketplace
New Delhi (Startup Correspondent): In an ambitious move to reshape the digital security landscape, Divyansh Barnwal and his team are working towards creating a global one-stop solution for all cybersecurity stakeholders. Their vision is to establish a comprehensive marketplace and community platform that unites cybersecurity ecosystem players across the world.