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Pune Inc | Couple’s startup finds way to reuse hard-to-recycle multi-layered plastic

August 25, 2026 1:38 pm

Foods, beverages, and cosmetics generate 50 tonnes of MLP waste daily. Most MLP waste is either dumped in landfills or incinerated in cement kilns, causing severe pollution.

Peanut to protein: Pune startup bets big on plant-based nutrition

August 18, 2026 11:34 am

The foundational belief in Proeon, set up by Kevin Parekh and Ashish Korde, veterans of nutraceutical and pharmaceutical ingredients sectors, is that the world's food habits, largely dependent on animal sources, were not going to be sustainable for very long.

Startup fires new hire on Day 2: ‘Intent shows up before ID card does’

July 24, 2026 3:29 pm

The startup’s founder says professional skills can be taught, but certain qualities become evident from the outset.

From Ex-Zomato rider who earned Rs 1,500 a day to AI founder: Suraj Biswas shares inspiring journey

July 04, 2026 6:28 pm

Suraj Biswas went on to study Genetics at Gurunanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology in Kolkata. Medicine had always been his first choice, but circumstances pushed him in another direction after graduation.

Gurgaon woman marries co-founder: ‘No clean separation between life and business’

June 19, 2026 6:03 pm

After trying strict work-life boundaries, the couple abandoned the approach, saying it increased stress. Their LinkedIn post drew relatable reactions from founders.

50 tonnes in, 1 tonne out: Bengaluru startup turns city garbage into green energy amid LPG crisis

June 15, 2026 10:35 am

The Harohalli joint venture facility of Carbon Masters converts 50 tonnes of Bengaluru city waste to one tonne of biogas every day. 

64-year-old intern joins Mumbai start-up; founder says ‘best decision we’ve made’

June 13, 2026 3:11 pm

The video featured moments of the intern interacting with younger colleagues, participating in discussions, and sharing insights with the team.

Culture is key to building rural innovation ecosystems: Phani Sama, co-founder, Kakatiya Sandbox

May 18, 2026 8:43 am

In a conversation with indianexpress.com, Phani discusses the vision behind the Kakatiya Sandbox, rural innovation, growing an innovation culture in rural India

Harvard-educated entrepreneur meets security guard building a startup at Bengaluru event: ‘India is truly cracked’

April 21, 2026 4:59 pm

At Y Combinator’s Startup School India event in Bengaluru, attended by entrepreneurs and YC partners, an interaction between Ankit Gupta and a security guard drew attention.

Y Combinator brings ‘Startup School India’ to Bengaluru: Founders and investors gather at Electronic City

April 18, 2026 4:03 pm

Founded in the US in 2005, Y Combinator selects four batches of startups each year, offering benefits such as investments of $500,000.

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