From women considering leaving their jobs after pregnancy loss due to a lack of workplace support to Zoho unveiling its made-in-India server, Nathu La, YourStory brings you today’s headlines with the latest developments across sectors.
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Sumi Vivek of Curriculum Associates on building a 28-year career
Growing up in the steel township of Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, Sumi Vivek was surrounded by a culture that valued creating a meaningful impact. From an early age, she understood that education was the primary pathway to achieving that goal and creating opportunities.
Vivek’s interest in STEM originated from an interest in Mathematics. Among the first generation of students to be exposed to computer science in school, she first studied the subject as a hobby in Classes 9 and 10, then took it up as an additional subject in Classes 11 and 12.
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35% women consider leaving jobs after pregnancy loss due to lack of workplace support
Pregnancy loss remains a deeply hidden issue among workplaces in India, with many women fearing professional consequences if they speak about their experiences, a study by engineering services company Quest Global reveals.
The study is based on research conducted by YouGov among more than 2,000 women and 200 men aged 25–39 across India.
Zoho unveils made-in-India server called Nathu La
Chennai-based SaaS company Zoho has launched its indigenously designed server named Nathu La.
Zoho said the rollout marks a new development in the company’s journey of building a full technology stack from hardware layers to software applications.
Funding news
Exponent Energy secures Rs 200 Cr from 360 ONE, TDK Ventures, and others
Exponent Energy has raised Rs 200 crore ($21.1 million) in a round co-led by 360 ONE Asset, an asset manager, and TDK Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Japan’s TDK.
Hitachi Ventures, the venture arm of Hitachi, also joined the round, while existing backers including Eight Roads Ventures, Lightspeed, 3one4 Capital, AdvantEdge VC and YourNest participated again.
Hoola Health secures $5M funding led by Peak XV’s Surge
Hoola Health, a Bengaluru-based paediatric healthcare startup formerly known as BabyMD, has raised $5 million in a round led by Peak XV’s Surge, with participation from existing investor W Health Ventures and angel investors including Ashish Gupta, Abhishek Goyal and Bijou Kurien.
The company said the new capital will be used to expand into new markets, strengthen its technology stack and scale its integrated care model.
HyperNorm AI raises $2.2M seed funding
HyperNorm AI, a decision intelligence platform for wealth advisors, has raised $2.2 million in a seed funding round co-led by Capital 2B and SenseAI Ventures, with participation from Boundless Ventures, iOPEX Technologies and several angel investors.
Founded in 2024, the company helps wealth advisors monitor complex multi-asset portfolios by identifying portfolios that require attention, explaining key risks and recommending actions aligned with client mandates.
Its AI-driven platform uses reasoning to assess the impact of market events and generate transparent recommendations. The funding will support product development, international expansion and growth of its engineering and AI research teams.
Student startups secure Rs 4 Cr at Masters’ Union demo day
Eighteen student-led startups secured Rs 4 crore in funding commitments at Masters’ Union’s Demo Day 2026 in Gurugram, with backing announced within an hour of founder pitches.
The funded ventures span AI, fintech, enterprise technology, consumer brands, mobility, hospitality and edtech. Among the largest commitments were to Guardex, Nexo, Crefio, Oohlala and The Malleswaram Café.
Several startups demonstrated early commercial traction, including recurring revenue, pilot deployments and product sales. The ventures were developed through Masters’ Union’s year-long Venture Initiation Programme, which has supported over 80 student startups to date.
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Neysa appoints former Wipro CIO Anup Purohit as strategic advisor
Neysa has appointed technology veteran Anup Purohit as strategic advisor to support the growth of its AI infrastructure business. Purohit brings more than 30 years of experience across technology, banking and financial services, having served as Global CIO at Wipro, Group CIO at YES Bank, Head of IT at RBL Bank, and in senior technology roles at Barclays and JPMorgan.
In his new role, he will advise Neysa’s leadership team on enterprise technology priorities and support the adoption of Velocis, the company’s AI Acceleration Cloud platform. The appointment comes as enterprises increasingly invest in AI capabilities and supporting infrastructure.
WeWork India strengthens leadership for managed offices, Rivet expansion
WeWork India has appointed Zuni Abhijit Chitnis as associate director for managed offices and Drishya Pillai as associate director for Rivet by WeWork India, as it expands its enterprise-focused workspace businesses.
Chitnis will lead the growth of the managed offices segment in Pune, drawing on more than two decades of experience in hospitality and flexible workspaces. Pillai will oversee business development and national expansion for Rivet, the company’s design-and-build platform for customised workplace solutions.
The appointments support WeWork India’s strategy to strengthen leadership in response to rising enterprise demand for flexible workspaces, managed offices and integrated workplace design services.
Zscaler expands zero-trust platform to secure AI agents
Zscaler has introduced new capabilities to secure AI agents across enterprise environments, extending its Zero Trust Exchange platform to cover agent communications, data access and endpoint activity.
The launch includes AI Broker, which governs agent-to-agent and model interactions through fine-grained access controls, and endpoint AI security, which detects AI-related threats in browsers, plugins, extensions and local AI tools.
The company also unveiled AI Access Graph, powered by technology from Symmetry Systems, to map relationships between identities, applications and data sources for improved governance and risk management.
Avendus appoints Gaurav Arora to lead infrastructure investment banking
Avendus has appointed Gaurav Arora as managing director and head of its infrastructure and real assets investment banking business. Arora joins from UBS, where he served as executive director, and has previously held senior positions at Deutsche Bank and Jefferies.
He brings extensive experience advising energy, infrastructure and industrial companies on strategic transactions. His appointment comes as infrastructure and real assets emerge as key areas of investment activity in India. Arora holds an MBA from the Indian School of Business, a Master’s degree in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics.
Billboard India appoints Preeti Nayyar as chief operating officer
Billboard India has appointed Preeti Nayyar as chief operating officer to lead business operations and growth in the country. Nayyar brings more than 25 years of experience across media, entertainment and music, having held leadership roles at Universal Music Group, Disney, Radio Mirchi and the India Today Group.
She will oversee operations, revenue growth, strategic partnerships and industry relations. Most recently, she led the expansion of Universal Music Group’s brand partnerships business across India and Asia. The appointment comes as Billboard India expands its presence aimed at supporting and promoting India’s music ecosystem.
Canva launches offline mode for uninterrupted design work
Canva has introduced Canva Offline, a new feature that allows users to create and edit designs without an internet connection. Available at no additional cost, the feature enables designs to be saved for offline access across devices and formats, with users able to continue working for up to 14 days before reconnecting. Changes automatically sync once internet access is restored.
First unveiled at Canva Create earlier this year, the feature addresses demand for uninterrupted creative workflows, particularly in regions where connectivity can be inconsistent. It is aimed at supporting businesses, educators, students and professionals who need reliable access to design tools while on the move.
Landeed launches AI property intelligence platform Terra
Landeed has launched Terra, an AI-powered property intelligence platform that converts fragmented land and property records into structured insights for lenders, developers, legal professionals, brokers and investors.
The platform analyses ownership records, title history, encumbrances, liabilities, litigation and regulatory data from a single input, such as an address, survey number or document. Terra is built on a database of more than 773 million land and property documents covering 26 states and four union territories.
Designed to support property lending, due diligence, title verification and risk assessment, the platform aims to streamline workflows by turning complex records into decision-ready information within a single interface.
Frostreats claims to surpass Rs 1.36 Cr revenue within 14 months
Frostreats, a dog-focused frozen treat brand, has claimed that it generated more than Rs 1.36 crore in revenue within 14 months of its 2024 launch. The company offers vet-approved ice creams and treats made with lactose-free milk, natural ingredients and joint-support supplements. It has served over 10,000 pets and reports a 50% customer retention rate.
Frostreats operates across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and Dehradun, with plans to expand to Hyderabad and Chandigarh. Sales are driven by a 70:30 online-to-offline mix and a network of more than 50 retail and hospitality partners. The company is targeting Rs 3 crore in revenue by FY2027 through expansion and new product launches.
(This article will be updated with the latest news throughout the day.)
