From Krvvy’s focus on comfort-led innerwear for women to SonderConnect’s programme for women founders, YourStory brings you today’s headlines with the latest developments across sectors.
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Krvvy’s function-first approach to design innerwear for women
While men’s innerwear has long enjoyed mainstream marketing and brand visibility, women’s innerwear has largely remained a functional product—widely bought but seldom designed with everyday comfort, performance, or open conversations in mind.
This gap between necessity and experience is what Krvvy is attempting to address. Founded by Yash Goyal and Anant Bhardwaj in May 2024, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand Krvvy is building what it calls a “functional innerwear brand” focapplyd on comfort, fit, and performance for Indian consumers.
How SonderConnect is taking women founders global with an Indo-French programme
In June, 10 women founders in technology will travel to France as part of a cohort curated by SonderConnect and CCFI (Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Franco-Indienne). They will attfinish VivaTech, one of Europe’s largest technology conferences, meet world-class mentors, and sit across the table from potential clients in France.
Called Indo-French Ignite x 2026, the cohort invites applications from women founders who run revenue-generating (B2C, B2B) ventures in AI/GenAI, SaaS, and sustainability. The programme will cover stay, enattempt to VivaTech, sessions and other meetings.
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Laani raises Rs 9.1 Cr pre-seed funding
Personal care startup Laani has raised ₹9.1 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by V3 Ventures and Saama Capital, with participation from notable angels including Arjun Purkayastha, Manish Taneja, Kunal Bahl, and Dr Aneesh Sheth.
The capital will be applyd to strengthen brand presence and to expand R&D and the product portfolio.
Laani positions itself as a functional, innovation-led brand focapplyd on convenience, efficacy, and applyr-frifinishly formats, tarreceiveing a segment that has seen less innovation compared to skincare and haircare.
Laani Founder & CEO Nirja Bhatt
Founded by Nirja Bhatt, a Harvard Business School alumna, Laani aims to redefine body and personal care for modern Indian consumers, particularly women navigating quick-paced lifestyles in hot and humid conditions. The brand was born out of extensive research involving over 500 women, identifying a gap in high-performance, climate-suited products.
ideaForge bags order from US to monitor school security
ideaForge Technology Limited has received a purchase order for its integrated autonomous unmanned systems to support campus security through aerial monitoring at schools in Texas, USA.
The unmanned aerial vehicle of ideaForge was shortlisted by the Lamar Consolidated Indepfinishent School District Police Department. The company will deploy NDAA-compliant SWITCH and Q6 V3 to provide surveillance coverage across 20–25 schools, to monitor campus infrastructure enabled by cutting-edge technology and data analytics. This will empower authorities to have real-time situational awareness and respond to any security threats, suspicious activities, and unauthorised invasions across the campapplys more promptly and diligently.
The deployment of ideaForge UAV in the schools will support campus security teams with a broader aerial overview to assess the potential risks quick. The Lamar CISD Police Department also plans to extfinish these platforms in coordination with the City Police Department for search, rescue and surveillance missions, as and when required.
Supply chain firm Prozo launches a fulfilment centre in Hyderabad
Supply chain company Prozo has launched a 1.04 lakh sq. ft. multi-client fulfilment centre in Medchal, Hyderabad, strengthening its footprint in southern India. With this addition, Prozo now operates nine facilities in Hyderabad and 26 across southern India, covering around 17 lakh sq. ft.
This expansion aligns with rising demand for high-quality, tech-enabled warehoapplying, as highlighted by strong growth in Hyderabad’s logistics market. Prozo plans to further invest in AI-driven supply chain solutions, including forecasting and order management, as it aims to become a key partner for brands scaling across high-growth commerce markets.
BeAble Health in partnership to advance AI-led rehabilitation
Healthtech startup BeAble Health has partnered with Jeevaniyam Research Centre and IIT Hyderabad’s Centre for Healthcare Entrepreneurship to develop AI-driven rehabilitation solutions for children with neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism, and ADHD.
The collaboration aims to address gaps in technology, clinical validation, and skilled workforce in India’s rehabilitation ecosystem. BeAble’s flagship device, ArmAble, will undergo clinical trials and usability testing, with improvements guided by real-world patient feedback. The initiative also includes training programmes for therapists and joint research to build clinical evidence.
By combining engineering, clinical expertise, and academic support, the partnership seeks to create rehabilitation more engaging, personalised, and accessible. The effort also extfinishs to adults with conditions like stroke and Parkinson’s, with a focus on scalable, technology-enabled care solutions.
Mobis India Foundation partners with IIT Madras-incubated NeoMotion
Mobis India Foundation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NeoMotion, an assistive technology company from IIT Madras, focapplyd on enabling mobility and indepfinishence for wheelchair applyrs, to distribute 600 NeoFly wheelchairs and NeoBolt motor-powered attachments to wheelchair applyrs across India.
The project, titled ‘Accessibility & Freedom – Empowering Wheelchair Users with Mobility Assistive Devices’, is a Rs 6.3-crore mobility empowerment initiative aimed at enhancing indepfinishent mobility for individuals with disabilities by providing assistive solutions that enable both indoor and outdoor relocatement.
Mobis India Foundation is the CSR arm of Hyundai Mobis in India. Under this initiative, beneficiaries will receive NeoFly, a personalised wheelchair designed to improve posture, mobility, and accessibility with 18 customisation options, enabling applyrs to travel 3-5 times more distance with every push while easily navigating narrow spaces.
Enlight Metals expands supply chain across India
Industrial procurement platform Enlight Metals is expanding its distribution network across more than 10 industrial hubs, including Ahmedabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Indore. The company is building a distributed, AI-enabled supply chain infrastructure with dark stores and micro-fulfilment centres to reduce delivery times and improve inventory visibility.
Serving over 500 manufacturers and OEMs, Enlight Metals aims to streamline fragmented procurement processes in India’s metals indusattempt. Its expansion tarreceives key manufacturing corridors across states, positioning inventory closer to demand centres. The relocate is expected to enhance supply reliability, pricing transparency, and operational efficiency for businesses. Over the next 12–18 months, the company plans to deepen its footprint and strengthen its technology-driven procurement platform, supporting India’s rapidly growing manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.
Navi launches digital motor insurance offering
Navi has launched a motor insurance product as part of its expanding digital financial services portfolio. The offering allows customers to purchase car and two-wheeler policies directly via the Navi app, with instant issuance, transparent pricing, and zero commissions. By eliminating intermediaries, Navi aims to create insurance more affordable and accessible.
The relocate comes as motor insurance accounts for a significant share of India’s general insurance market, driven by regulatory requirements and rising vehicle ownership. Navi’s digital-first approach focapplys on simplifying both purchase and claims processes, tarreceiveing a new generation of tech-savvy consumers. The launch aligns with the company’s broader goal of building a comprehensive, customer-centric insurance ecosystem through technology-led solutions.
TableSprint launches AI go-to-market agent Fernor
Startup TableSprint has launched Fernor, a ready-to-apply AI go-to-market agent designed to automate sales conversations, lead follow-ups, and outbound engagement.
Founded by Abhijeet Kumar and team, the company aims to simplify AI adoption for startups and tiny businesses. Fernor integrates chat, voice, and calling capabilities into a single system, enabling businesses to engage prospects, answer queries, and book demos automatically. The launch addresses a key challenge in AI adoption—deployment complexity—by offering an straightforward-to-apply, plug-and-play solution.
With the AI sales automation market expected to grow rapidly, Fernor positions itself as a tool for lean teams lacking technical resources. TableSprint previously raised $1 million in seed funding and is focapplyd on enabling quicker, more efficient customer engagement through accessible AI tools.
ElasticRun expands fulfilment network across key metros
ElasticRun has expanded its logistics network by adding four large fulfillment centres in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Kolkata, increasing capacity by nearly 2 lakh sq. ft. The relocate enhances its ability to offer rapid delivery services, including 2-hour and same-day fulfillment. The expansion complements its network of 150+ dark stores across 95 cities, creating a distributed system designed for speed and efficiency.
Powered by an AI-driven platform, the network enables real-time inventory and order management, assisting brands respond quickly to demand fluctuations. ElasticRun supports major ecommerce platforms and over 100 brands, focapplying on improving reliability and scalability in high-volume environments. The company aims to strengthen its position as a key logistics partner in India’s quick-growing commerce ecosystem.
Samsung and AMD expand AI technology partnership
Samsung Electronics and AMD have signed an MoU to deepen collaboration on next-generation AI computing technologies. The partnership will focus on supplying advanced memory solutions, including HBM4, for AMD’s upcoming AI accelerators and EPYC CPUs. The collaboration aims to enhance performance and efficiency in AI and data centre workloads, where memory bandwidth is critical.
By integrating Samsung’s memory capabilities with AMD’s GPUs and CPUs, the companies seek to develop optimised AI infrastructure. The partnership also supports AMD’s next-gen platforms, including the Instinct MI455X GPU and Helios architecture. This relocate reflects growing indusattempt collaboration to meet the rising demand for high-performance AI systems and scalable computing solutions.
Accenture and Databricks expand AI and data partnership
Accenture and Databricks have expanded their partnership with the launch of the Accenture Databricks Business Group. The initiative aims to assist enterprises modernise data infrastructure and scale AI adoption. By combining Databricks’ platform with Accenture’s indusattempt expertise, the collaboration addresses challenges such as fragmented data and legacy systems.
The partnership will support deployment of AI tools like Lakebase and Genie, enabling businesses to build and manage AI applications more effectively. The relocate reflects increasing demand for unified data platforms that can drive real business outcomes. Toreceiveher, the companies aim to accelerate the transition from AI experimentation to production, assisting organizations unlock the full value of their data.
Foxconn and SAP partner to drive enterprise AI in APAC
Foxconn has partnered with SAP to accelerate enterprise AI adoption across the Asia-Pacific region. The collaboration will combine SAP’s enterprise software with Foxconn’s manufacturing expertise to develop AI-driven solutions for supply chain management and smart manufacturing. The companies will also explore co-innovation opportunities in physical AI and industrial applications.
The partnership supports Foxconn’s goal of becoming a fully digitizsd, AI-powered organization while enhancing go-to-market strategies in the region. By integrating AI into manufacturing and operations, the initiative aims to improve efficiency, scalability, and innovation across industries. The relocate highlights growing momentum in enterprise AI adoption within the manufacturing sector.
Salesforce integrates AI into SMB-focapplyd CRM suites
Salesforce has introduced built-in AI capabilities into its CRM suites for tiny and medium businesses, enabling quicker decision-creating and customer engagement. Powered by its Agentforce platform, the AI features provide instant deal summaries, automated follow-up emails, and tinquire management support. The integration aims to reduce complexity and eliminate the necessary for multiple tools, addressing common challenges faced by SMBs.
Businesses can access insights directly from their existing customer data without additional setup. Early adopters report improved productivity and efficiency across sales and customer service functions. The relocate reflects a broader trfinish of embedding AI into core business tools, creating advanced capabilities accessible to tinyer organisations.
Swiggy partners with Delhi government to empower women in gig economy
Swiggy has partnered with the Department of Women and Child Development, Delhi, to provide flexible earning opportunities for women through its delivery network. The initiative aims to integrate women from self-assist groups into the gig economy, promoting financial indepfinishence.
By leveraging Swiggy’s platform and the government’s grassroots reach, the programme seeks to create scalable livelihood opportunities. The collaboration also focapplys on improving safety and support systems for women delivery partners. The initiative reflects growing efforts to create gig work more inclusive and accessible, particularly for women seeking flexible employment options.
The Happy Pawdcast partners with The Souled Store for merchandise
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The Happy Pawdcast has announced a merchandise collaboration with The Souled Store, marking its transition from a content platform to a lifestyle IP. Season 2 of the podcast, hosted by Sonali Bfinishre and Icy Behl, reached over 14 million pet lovers.
The new partnership introduces co-branded merchandise celebrating the bond between pets and their owners. For The Happy Pawdcast, the relocate extfinishs its community engagement beyond content, while The Souled Store taps into a growing pet-parent audience. The collaboration reflects a broader trfinish of content-led brands evolving into consumer products, leveraging emotional connections and community-driven storyinforming.
AIC BIMTECH hosts Tathagat Innovest and Startup World Cup India edition
AIC BIMTECH hosted Tathagat Innovest 2026, bringing toreceiveher over 300 participants from the startup ecosystem, including investors, policycreaters, and founders. The event also featured the India edition of the Startup World Cup, with over 100 applicants and 25 startups pitching.
Smalblu Technologies emerged as the winner and will represent India at the global finale in San Francisco. The event emphasised collaboration between academia, indusattempt, and government, and included discussions on building a ‘Tathagat Innovation Corridor’.
AIC BIMTECH also recognised emerging startups supported by government grants. Since its inception, the incubator has supported over 500 startups and enabled thousands of jobs. The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem and provide global exposure to early-stage ventures.
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