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Amazon India is making its biggest bet yet on small businesses ahead of the annual Great Indian Festival, slashing fees and rolling out new technology tools to help 1.7 million sellers boost sales during the country’s largest shopping season.The company said it has introduced its “highest-ever” fee reductions, including zero referral fees on more than 1.2 crore low-priced products and lower weight-handling charges for bulky items. The changes, effective from April and September, are expected to help sellers in categories such as fashion, beauty, home appliances, and healthcare offer sharper discounts.The company is also doubling down on artificial intelligence to…

Interior design firm Flipspaces has secured an additional $50 million as part of its Series C funding round, as it plans to expand its geographical presence, strengthen supply chain, and enhance AI-driven tech.The fresh capital came from investors, including UAE-headquartered CE-Invests, Singapore-headquartered Panthera Growth Partners, and Japan-headquartered SMBC Asia Rising Fund.This follows the startup’s recent $35 million funding round led by Iron Pillar, with participation from Synergy Capital Partners and Prashasta Seth.Flipspaces Founder and CEO Kunal Sharma told YourStory that the company plans to deploy the funds in three key areas.“First, we aim to double down on technology, especially AI-powered…

Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company ILJIN Electronics, a subsidiary of Amber Group, has raised Rs 1,200 crore in its first external institutional round from ChrysCapital and InCred Growth Partners Fund I.According to the company, ChrysCapital will invest Rs 1,100 crore, while InCred PE will contribute Rs 100 crore, through a mix of equity and compulsory convertible preference shares. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.The funds will be used to expand ILJIN’s manufacturing capacity, upgrade technology, and pursue strategic acquisitions, as the company looks to strengthen its position in India’s growing electronics supply chain. @media (max-width: 769px) { .thumbnailWrapper{ width:6.62rem…

From AI’s role in education to clean nutrition for athletes and women reclaiming India’s roads, YourStory brings you stories that highlight significant developments across sectors. Featured stories191 Nutrition aims to redefine sports supplements with clean nutrition built for Indian needsIndia’s nutritional supplement industry has grown rapidly in recent years, but it falls short when it comes to the needs of serious athletes and fitness-driven individuals. Imported products are expensive and often lack transparency about their ingredients, while low-cost domestic alternatives are sometimes overloaded with sugar and synthetic additives, or contain poorly researched formulations, says Siddharth Singh, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion and…

India’s semiconductor ambition is not just about fabs, foundries, or chip design it’s about people. While infrastructure and capital investment make headlines, the real differentiator will be the skilled professionals who drive this industry forward.Global estimates suggest the world will need over 1 million trained semiconductor professionals by 2030. India alone is expected to contribute 3 lakh skilled experts, meeting both domestic and international demand. This makes talent development one of the most critical pillars of India’s semiconductor journey.The Education ImperativeAs Shradha Sharma and Rajat Moona, Director of IIT Gandhinagar, highlight, the challenge is not whether India can produce this…

When we think of productivity, images of to-do lists, planners, and time management apps often come to mind. Yet, one of the most powerful tools that successful people rely on is far simpler—and more timeless: reading.From Elon Musk to Oprah Winfrey, countless leaders credit reading as a key driver of their growth and productivity. But it’s not just about consuming information—it’s about strategically using reading to enhance focus, gain insights, and apply knowledge effectively.In a world where distractions are constant, reading offers an oasis of clarity. It trains the mind to concentrate, stimulates critical thinking, and provides practical strategies that…

The Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bhagalpur has achieved a major breakthrough by successfully designing a 32-bit capacity semiconductor chip within just two years, far ahead of the five-year deadline set by the Ministry of Electronics and IT.Backed by funding of nearly 98 lakh rupees from the ministry, the project will now enter its next phase. Based on the design, an AI-powered semiconductor chip will be fabricated at HCL Chandigarh within the next three months. This month itself, the research paper, patent, and design are being handed over to HCL for execution.HCL Chandigarh, a leading institution in chip fabrication,…

The best disruptions don’t necessarily arrive with fanfare; they creep in quietly over the long run, transform everything, and leave you wondering how you ever worked any other way. Legal AI is no different. With all the hoopla around ChatGPT, lawyers around the world spent the last two years debating whether specialised legal AI would take their jobs. The reality, though, is a lot more complex.Amara’s Law, which states that the impact of a technology is overemphasised in the short run but underestimated in the long run, has proven apt for legal AI. Across the world, and particularly in India,…

India’s nutritional supplement industry has grown rapidly in recent years, but it falls short when it comes to the needs of serious athletes and fitness-driven individuals. Imported products are expensive and often lack transparency about their ingredients, while low-cost domestic alternatives are sometimes overloaded with sugar and synthetic additives, or contain poorly researched formulations, says Siddharth Singh, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion and Founder of health and wellness brand 191 Nutrition. Lack of suitable, reliable options for athletes and health-conscious individuals impacts their sustained performance, effective recovery, and long-term wellness, adds Singh, who is India’s first competitive Black Belt expert in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu…

Hello,The GST reforms have already started kicking in.Automakers are rushing in to pass on GST benefits to their consumers, including Mahindra & Mahindra, which announced that its ICE portfolio has become cheaper by up to Rs 1.5 lakh ahead of the new tax brackets kicking in. Hyundai Motor India has also confirmed that its cars will be more affordable by up to Rs 2.4 lakh.But not everyone’s celebrating. Food delivery is going to cost more with 18% GST on delivery charges. Estimates suggest that the additional burden will add roughly Rs 2 per Zomato order and Rs 2.6 for Swiggy customers.Overall,…