How to Use Filmora with Veo 3 AI Video Generator for Stunning Results
Learn how to use Filmora with the Veo 3 AI Video Generator to create stunning videos with audio. Step-by-step guide for both beginners and creators.
How digital asset exchanges are winning the battle against illicit transactions
As blockchain analytics reveal a 96-98% drop in suspicious activity, the industry is proving its critics wrong, and Binance is leading the charge.
Apple, Samsung seek middle path with Govt on Sanchar Saathi pre-install order
The app, launched in 2023, enables users to block stolen devices, check mobile connections issued in their name and report fraud—features that the government says are crucial amid rising cybercrime cases.
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (December 02, 2025)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here’s the roundup for Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Polygon is doubling down on payments and tokenisation: Global Head of Payments
The firm’s focus on the two verticals comes after a recent research into its user base showed that a majority of its users use the platform to make payments.
Market fall has set the stage for new user inflows on CoinSwitch, says Co-founder Ashish Singhal
The company also noted that its upcoming Q3 crypto report notes that for the first time, there are more Gen Z crypto investors than millennials indicating that the asset is now favoured by the internet savvy young investors.
AI is already taking away salary hikes, and yet it’s what everyone wants
AI is transforming work by speeding up tasks, boosting efficiency and rewarding those who can use it well, yet it’s also slowing wage growth for traditional roles. As companies prioritise AI skills, salary gaps widen and it reduces the opportunities.
Best phones under Rs 75,000 (Dec 2025): Oppo Find X9, iQOO 15 to Apple iPhone 16
Here are some of the most powerful phones in India at the moment.
Startups filed thousands of patents to impress investors, then let them die
Government data shows hundreds of early-stage filings abandoned before examination, raising questions about India’s innovation narrative.
The women of Naidupeta: How a farmer collective is redefining rural entrepreneurship in Andhra Pradesh
They once worked unseen in the fields, now they lead one of Andhra Pradesh’s fastest-growing farm collectives. Supported by Bayer CropScience Limited and SFAC, the Naidupeta BRDS FPO is redefining rural leadership.
Fireside Ventures closes Fund IV at $253M, ramps up early-stage consumer bets
Fireside Ventures has closed its fourth fund at Rs 2,265 crore as it steps up dealmaking across seed to Series A rounds. The Kanwaljit Singh-led fund plans to back 10 to 12 startups annually and deepen follow-on investments.
Nearly 6,400 DPIIT-recognised startups have shut shop; Maharashtra and Karnataka lead the tally
While 1,200 DPIIT-recognised startups have closed down in Maharashtra, 845 have shut shop in Karnataka. They are followed by Delhi with 737 and Uttar Pradesh with 598.
Modulus Housing raises $7.83M in Series A funding round led by Kalaari Capital, others
The company plans to use the funding to accelerate market expansion across India and global markets and on advanced R&D, including the launch of a next-generation concrete modular system.
StockGro secures Rs 150 Cr to expand AI-driven investment platform
The funding will be used to expand StockGro’s geographic presence, introduce new product features, and extend offerings across multiple asset classes.
Reimagining insurance with AI: How ACKO is building human-centered intelligence
From building an AI-native platform to creating a culture of compassion, engineering copilots and agentic systems, ACKO’s AI journey spotlights how technology and people can grow stronger together.
Startup India AIF scheme disburses Rs 3,107 Crore in last three years; this is 70% of what was committed
Maharashtra received the highest share of disbursals under the Startup India AIF framework in the last three years, followed by Karnataka.
GetReplies raises $1M to disrupt $200B martech sector with Agentic AI for lifecycle engagement
Backed by the Patni Family Office, GetReplies is unifying the fragmented marketing landscape with the first Agentic AI platform designed to move B2B teams from simple task automation to autonomous outcome orchestration.
Maharashtra adds most startups eligible for tax exemption under Startup India initiative: Govt
Over the past 9 years, since the Startup India initiative was launched in 2016, Maharashtra has topped the chart every time, the data showed. Delhi NCR and Karnataka, which, otherwise, have been widely recognised as India’s startup hubs, have been significantly behind Maharashtra and Gujarat.
C-CAMP and AHT launch Centre of Excellence for Sustainability and Climate Action in Bengaluru
The new centre will focus on biology-driven solutions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enabling scalable forms of natural carbon sequestration, with applications across environment, healthcare and agriculture.
Crypto trends in 2025: Binance’s vision for innovation, education, and financial inclusion
2025 promises greater innovation, regulatory clarity, and adoption. With a focus on education, security, and financial inclusion, Binance is leading the charge towards a decentralized, inclusive financial future, with India playing a pivotal role in this global shift.
