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Startup news and updates: daily roundup (August 3, 2026)
Your Story · India
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, August 3, 2026.
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Geopolitics
Canada’s WestJet Cancels Trips Amid Strike By Flight Attendants
The New York Times – World · US
Labor talks broke down between the airline and union representing 4,400 flight attendants, who want improved wages and compensation for unpaid work.
Startups
Health, safety, AI: test your business creativity with Edition 243 of our weekly quiz!
Your Story · India
This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 243rd quiz. Ready?
Geopolitics
Noma restaurant prepares to reopen under new leadership after abuse allegations
The Guardian – World · Europe
World-class venue puts renewed focus on staff wellbeing under new head chef after René Redzepi stepped down and apologised for his behaviourThe Copenhagen rest…
Geopolitics
Infantino drops FIFA World Cup private equity plan after global backlash
Times of India – World · India
Gianni Infantino wanted to create a $20 billion company to manage FIFA's commercial business, including the men's and women's World Cups and Club World Cups. U…
Startups
(Weekly funding roundup July 25-31) VC funding drops to another low
Your Story · India
Venture capital funding has plunged to the second lowest level on a weekly basis for the year till now.
Startups
EbixCash World Money gets perpetual RBI licence for trade and family remittances
Your Story · India
EbixCash World Money is the first Authorised Dealer Category-II (AD-II) entity to receive a perpetual RBI licence with an expanded scope under the Reserve Bank…
Tech & Startups
Tesla reportedly might sell its China business ahead of a SpaceX merger
TechCrunch · US
Tesla had already reportedly prepped for the idea in the event that Beijing invades Taiwan.
Startups
Own it, launch it, talk to them: A practical playbook from Hostinger's CEO for Indian MSMEs
Your Story · India
In a fireside chat at the grand finale of MSME Sparks 2026, Hostinger CEO Giedrius Zakaitis focused on why building a business online is no longer a technical …
Geopolitics
Selling Burritos Back to Mexico: Chipotle’s Bold Expansion
The New York Times – World · US
As the Mexican-inspired American chain makes its debut in Mexico, it faces a major hurdle: convincing Mexicans to buy an Americanized take on their own nationa…
Startups
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (July 31, 2026)
Your Story · India
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, July 31, 2026.
Startups
Amul barely keeps any profit. That is why it keeps winning
Your Story · India
Amul’s farmer-owned cooperative sends most revenue back to milk producers, creating an advantage private dairies cannot ever copy.
Startups
Imarticus Learning acquires Singapore's Bells Institute of Higher Learning for Rs 800 Cr
Your Story · India
With this acquisition, the combined entity, with an employee strength of more than 1,100 employees, will operate from over 25 offices across India and Singapor…
Startups
Apple posts record Jun qtr revenue of $109.4B
Your Story · India
iPhone sales during the reported quarter increased by 21.7% to $54.25 billion from $44.58 billion a year ago. Mac sales grew 28.66% to $10.35 billion from arou…
Geopolitics
China’s Xiaomi takes aim at Tesla, staking 23% lower price on premium SUV
South China Morning Post – World · China
Xiaomi, one of Tesla’s biggest challengers in mainland China over the past year, has priced its newest cars at a 23 per cent discount to the US carmaker’s Mode…
Geopolitics
HSBC to pull out of Australian retail banking market
The Guardian – World · Europe
London-based company to sell local loan portfolio to Blackstone but will continue private and institutional banking servicesFollow our Australia news live blog…
Tech & Startups
Alo Discount Code: Save on Activewear August 2026
Wired · Global
Refresh your workout wardrobe. Save on buttery-soft leggings, chic streetwear, and activewear essentials with verified Alo Yoga discount codes, free shipping, …
Startups
Zepto to raise Rs 1,000 Cr in pre-IPO round at $4.5B valuation; public listing delayed
Your Story · India
The capital infusion is expected to be led primarily by domestic investors to raise Indian shareholding in the company, which currently stands at around 40%.
Geopolitics
Seeking job in US? Trump weighs $100,000 work permit fee from foreign graduates
Times of India – World · India
The Trump administration is considering a $100,000 fee for international students' work permits. This proposed charge would impact the Optional Practical Train…
Startups
Swiggy cuts Q1 FY27 losses by 34%; Shalini Neelankavil on leading in the AI era
Your Story · India
Swiggy's quick commerce business Instamart, which hit a major breakeven milestone in May 2026, saw 53% YoY growth in revenue to reach Rs 1,232 in the first qua…
Tech & Startups
Apple says gaming slowdown and App Store changes hurt services growth
TechCrunch · US
Apple said a slowdown in mobile gaming and changes to the App Store’s business model — including court-ordered payment rule changes in the U.S. — weighed on it…
Tech & Startups
DOGE Veterans Are Landing Big Jobs at Prediction Markets
Wired · Global
Polymarket and Novig have both recently brought ex-DOGE affiliates onboard as scrutiny of the industry intensifies.
Startups
Swiggy losses narrow to Rs 791 Cr; revenue up 37% in Q1 FY27
Your Story · India
Its quick commerce business Instamart, which hit a major breakeven milestone in May 2026, saw 53% YoY growth in revenue to reach Rs 1,232 in the first quarter.
Geopolitics
John Lee meets business and innovation leaders over Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s chief executive has met the business and innovation leaders advising him on the city’s strategic direction as part of drafting the first local five…
Geopolitics
Fewer jobs, delayed onboarding: Why Indian IT sector is getting tougher for freshers
Times of India – World · India
Experts say the hiring landscape is becoming increasingly project and demand driven rather than a case where freshers were hired in thousands to increase bench…
Startups
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (July 30, 2026)
Your Story · India
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Geopolitics
China ‘most generous boss’ fires employee for excluding mum from wedding over looks
South China Morning Post – World · China
A boss from central China sparked online controversy after disclosing that he once fired an employee for excluding his mother from his wedding. Cui Peijun, fou…
Geopolitics
Singapore Marmite fans salty as local distribution ends and online prices soar
South China Morning Post – World · China
For Singaporeans who grew up stirring Marmite into hot water, spreading it on toast or eating it in local dishes, the famously divisive yeast extract is easy t…
Geopolitics
Germany news: Deutsche Bahn reportedly returns to profit
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Rail operator Deutsche Bahn has reportedly returned to profit for the first time in years, helped by rising demand. Meanwhile, a court is set to make a ruling …
Geopolitics
Microsoft Q4 results: Azure tops $100 bn as AI growth helps beat earnings estimates
Times of India – World · India
Microsoft reported strong cloud revenue growth and increased paid AI users. Azure revenue surpassed one hundred billion dollars for the first time. Microsoft…
Startups
Bengaluru hotels warn of Swiggy boycott from Aug 15 over payment dispute
Your Story · India
The Bangalore Hotels Association has alleged that Swiggy was deducting advertisement and promotional charges without obtaining written or digital consent from …
Startups
Cognizant Q2 revenue rises to $5.48B; Inside Agnikul’s reusable rocket strategy
Your Story · India
The IT services major saw strong momentum in financial services and North America, but lowered its full-year revenue growth outlook. The company continues to i…
Tech & Startups
Microsoft logs $3.2B from Anthropic investment, but OpenAI was a mixed bag
TechCrunch · US
When Microsoft reported killer fourth-quarter earnings for its fiscal 2026 year (which ended June 30), it tucked in an interesting little tidbit about how its …
Geopolitics
Meta misses earnings forecasts after Zuckerberg media push to promote AI
The Guardian – World · Europe
Stock tumbles nearly 8% after weaker-than-expected results, despite CEO’s blitz to tout positive effects of AIMark Zuckerberg’s media spree touting the positiv…
Engineering
Negotiating Your Salary Is About More Than Money
IEEE Spectrum · Global
This article is crossposted from IEEE Spectrum’s careers newsletter. Sign up now to get insider tips, expert advice, and practical strategies, written in partn…
Geopolitics
BMW to cut up to 8,000 jobs
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Nearly half of BMW's German staff will receive a voluntary redundancy offer in the carmaker's bid to reduce staff by about 8,000 people.
Geopolitics
ITR filing deadline nears: How to file income tax return online - quick 15-step guide
Times of India – World · India
The process to file the income tax return has evolved over the last few years and the income tax portal now pre-fills a lot of your tax related information dra…
Geopolitics
BMW to cut ‘as many as 8,000 jobs’ under pressure from Chinese rivals
The Guardian – World · Europe
Layoffs will come in admin and development divisions in Germany, with production operations unaffectedBMW is planning to cut as many as 8,000 jobs in Germany, …
Startups
Freshworks appoints Ryan Manning as chief product and technology officer
Your Story · India
Manning, who will report to CEO Dennis Woodside, is tasked with the responsibility of unifying product and technology roles at Freshworks.
Geopolitics
80% of mainland Chinese firms eye Hong Kong as launch pad for Asean expansion
South China Morning Post – World · China
More than 90 per cent of mainland Chinese enterprises plan to expand overseas within the next two years, with over 80 per cent aiming to use Hong Kong as their…
Tech & Startups
Apple Upgrade Isn’t the Best Way to Buy an iPhone
Wired · Global
With Apple Upgrade, the company is making it easier to pay for its products in monthly installments. Critics call it the “financialization of the affordability…
Startups
CIIC’s Mega Demo Day returns with bigger startup showcase
Your Story · India
This year’s edition is expected to feature more than 150 startups across sectors, with dedicated pavilions focused on innovation, livelihoods and future mobili…
Geopolitics
China’s hi-tech boom pushes firms to boost pay in 2027 as keeping talent a priority
South China Morning Post – World · China
Employers in China anticipate a slightly higher median salary increase next year as they push to retain top-tier talent despite financial pressures following a…
Geopolitics
IPL’s business value rockets to $20bn as India cricket league soars
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Indian Premier League cements its place as cricket's number one T20 competition with an 11% rise in value this year.
Geopolitics
China’s Pop Mart opens new store in Singapore’s Sentosa amid slowing domestic sales
South China Morning Post – World · China
Chinese toymaker Pop Mart International ramped up its global expansion on Wednesday by opening a new store on Singapore’s Sentosa Island – alongside its first …
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