How Two Bihar Brothers Built a Crore-Rupee Business from Plastic Waste

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Brothers Rahul and Vikash Kumar from Bihar founded Minus Degre, a bootstrapped material innovation company that transforms plastic waste into premium products. Combining textile design and mechanical engineering, they create high-value furniture and panels for clients like Adidas, Tata EV, and Noida International Airport. Starting with just ₹30,000, the company's revenue grew to over ₹1.2 crore, promoting a circular economy by turning waste into valuable resources.

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Startups • Ivan Mehta

"Deezer reports that AI-generated music now accounts for over 50% of daily uploads, peaking at 90,000 tracks per day in June 2026. To combat fraud and protect artists' rights, the company will remove AI tracks that have not been streamed for six months or are linked to fraudulent activity. This move comes as streaming services struggle to establish a consensus on managing AI-generated content across platforms.".

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Bluecore Energy, a maritime nuclear startup founded by Kofi Asante, has raised $10 million in pre-seed funding led by Slauson & Co. The company is developing floating barges equipped with small modular nuclear reactors to provide clean electricity to ports, infrastructure, and AI data centers. Using water-cooled technology, these mobile power plants aim to support thousands of homes while minimizing environmental impact and community resource strain.

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Myntra is integrating artificial intelligence across its marketplace to enhance seller onboarding, customer experience, and internal operations. Seller setup time has dropped from 15 days to two, aided by automated catalogue creation and AI imagery. Customers benefit from improved size recommendations and virtual try-on tools. Internally, AI-driven analytics and support assistants are increasing efficiency, collectively reducing friction throughout the company's entire fashion ecommerce ecosystem.

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Bengaluru-based startup AquaAirX has developed AVATAAR, India's first amphibious drone capable of transitioning between air and water. Designed for coastal security and commercial use, the system integrates aerial surveillance with underwater sonar to detect threats like smuggling and combat swimmers. Supported by a Rs 12.5 crore seed round from Rainmatter, the company aims to replace separate aerial and underwater fleets with a single, cost-effective intelligence platform.

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Bengaluru-based startup NeuralZome Cybernetics is simplifying robot deployment in unstructured outdoor environments like farms and orchards. Using its no-code AI agent, NeuralPilot, and the RedPill simulation platform, non-specialists can train robots without complex programming. The company offers robots-as-a-service, utilizing its Chitti ATV for precision agriculture. Having raised $2.6 million, NeuralZome aims to scale manufacturing and expand into North American and European markets.

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Hyderabad-based startup Harvested Robotics has developed RAKSHAK, a tractor-mounted robot that uses computer vision and high-power lasers to eliminate weeds without chemicals. Aiming to reduce weeding costs by half and protect soil health, the company targets the Indian agricultural market. Recently raising Rs 5 crore in seed funding, the startup plans to distribute its technology through dealerships to help farmers avoid expensive labor and harmful herbicides.

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Bhubaneswar-based deeptech startup BonV Aero develops heavy-lift electric drones to solve high-altitude logistics challenges for the Indian Army in the Himalayas. Their flagship autonomous drone, Air Orca, carries payloads up to 19,000 feet using AI for navigation and maintenance. Already generating revenue and backed by investors like Tim Draper, the company is expanding production via a new drone park to eventually enable human transport.

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Many people follow societal "default settings" regarding success and productivity without questioning them. Five influential books—Four Thousand Weeks, The Pathless Path, Walden, The Courage to Be Disliked, and Die with Zero—challenge these assumptions. By exploring themes of time, unconventional careers, simplicity, authenticity, and experience over wealth, these works encourage readers to examine their guiding beliefs and make more deliberate, personal choices about how to live.

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Business • Akshit Pushkarna

"IndiaMART reported a 12% year-on-year increase in Q1 FY27 net profit to ₹172.2 crore, with operating revenue rising 11% to ₹414.4 crore. While the core marketplace grew 9%, its accounting software arm, Busy Infotech, saw a 49% revenue surge. Additionally, the company's board approved the creation of IndiaMART Finance, a new subsidiary focused on providing short-term working capital lending to enhance customer engagement and diversify services.".

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Business • Palak Sharma

Cent, a Bengaluru-based D2C preventive healthcare startup founded by former executives from Practo, Ola, and Lenskart, offers a comprehensive full-body diagnostic protocol. For ₹27,500, the company uses AI-enhanced MRI and other scans to detect cardiac, cancerous, neurological, and metabolic conditions early. Having raised approximately $5 million, Cent currently operates three centers in India and plans to expand to 25 more across major cities.

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Startups • Tim Fernholz

Gritt, a robotics startup, has raised $34 million to automate solar panel installation using AI and off-the-shelf hardware. By addressing labor shortages, Gritt's systems significantly increase installation speeds, potentially boosting daily output from 800 to 4,000 panels per crew. The company is currently contracted for 2.8 gigawatts of solar installations and plans to expand its AI capabilities into other labor-intensive construction tasks and site management.

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Business • Shrishti Bisht

"Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services plans to invest up to ₹7.97 crore to acquire a 19.9% stake in Unobanc, a provider of digital cross-border payment and remittance infrastructure. This strategic move aims to enhance Zaggle's forex and remittance capabilities for corporate and retail clients. Unobanc holds an FFMC licence and RBI approval for an AD Category-II licence. The transaction is expected to close within 90 days.".

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Business • Anjali Jain

BlueStone reported a net profit of ₹6 crore in Q1 FY27, a significant turnaround from a ₹34.7 crore loss last year. Driven by 50% year-on-year revenue growth to ₹736.8 crore and 39% same-store sales growth, shares surged up to 20%. The company plans to expand its store network to 706 outlets by FY30, targeting annual revenues of ₹12,000 crore through its omnichannel model and lifestyle jewellery focus.

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Business • Akshit Pushkarna

AI cloud provider E2E Networks reported a net profit of ₹43.9 crore for the first quarter of FY27, reversing a net loss of ₹2.8 crore from the previous year. Profit grew sixfold sequentially from ₹6.4 crore. Operating revenue rose to ₹156.8 crore, marking a 3.3X year-on-year and 64% quarter-on-quarter increase. Total income reached ₹168.2 crore, while total expenses doubled year-on-year to ₹109.6 crore during the period.

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Bengaluru-based Transition VC has launched its second fund with a target corpus of Rs 1,500 crore, following a successful first fund that achieved a 57% internal rate of return. The firm plans to invest $2-5 million each in over 20 engineering-led startups over four years. Expanding its focus, the fund will target energy transition, advanced manufacturing, and global exports, specifically supporting companies in the underserved "missing middle" stage.

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Formula 1's revenue model, managed by Liberty Media, is highly diversified, reaching a record $3.87 billion in 2025. Key income streams include media rights, sponsorships, and hosting fees paid by circuits or governments. While traditional European tracks rely on ticket sales, Gulf states pay significant premiums for global visibility. This structure transforms F1 into a media and sponsorship company where races serve as interchangeable inputs for financial growth.

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Iswarya Fertility Center, South India's largest fertility network, has secured its first external funding with a Rs 350 crore growth round from OrbiMed Asia. After forty years of self-funded growth and establishing over 85 centres, the organization aims to expand into underserved regions and enhance clinical infrastructure. This investment targets the growing demand for fertility treatments in India amid falling fertility rates and increased diagnosis.

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Google India and YouTube have partnered with NIMHANS, Fortis Healthcare, and parenting advocates to launch the 'Digital Wellbeing Guidebook' for Indian families. This resource provides evidence-based strategies to help households establish healthy digital habits and routines. Rather than simply limiting screen time, the guide encourages families to co-create media agreements and utilize tools like profile switchers to ensure child safety and privacy across shared devices.

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Business • Shrishti Bisht

"Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni has invested in rooftop solar startup SolarSquare through his family office, Midas Deals, and joined as its brand ambassador. This investment is part of a $53 million Series C funding round led by Lightspeed. SolarSquare intends to use the capital to expand into 30 to 40 new cities, enhance its technology platform, and improve customer services amid India's growing residential solar market.".

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How Two Bihar Brothers Built a Crore-Rupee Business from Plastic Waste

Music streamer Deezer says more than 50% of daily uploads are AI-generated

Bluecore Energy raises $10M to build portable nuclear reactors on barges

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NeuralZome builds no-code AI that lets anyone train a robot without writing code

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BonV Aero builds heavy-lift drones that fly cargo where vehicles can't go

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IndiaMART Q1: Profit Rises 12% YoY To ₹172 Cr, Plans Lending Foray

Can Cent’s One-Scan Protocol Outdo India’s Legacy Preventive Healthcare Players?

Gritt exits stealth with $34 million for robots to build solar plants—then, everything else

Zaggle To Acquire 20% Stake In Unobanc To Bolster Cross-Border Payments

BlueStone Zooms 20% After Reporting Third Consecutive Profitable Quarter

E2E Networks Reports ₹44 Cr Profit In Q1, Revenue Zooms 3.3X YoY

Transition VC launches Rs 1,500 Cr Fund II

F1’s real business: why Qatar pays $55 million a year to host a race

India’s fertility chain raised ₹350 crore after 40 years without outside money

Google partners with mental health experts for digital wellbeing guidebook for Indian families

MS Dhoni Invests In Rooftop Solar Startup SolarSquare