Startup news and updates: daily roundup (September 24, 2026)

Tata Group continues its fighting while artificial intelligence continues to advance rapidly. YourStory shares today's headlines, featuring developments in various sectors. Tata tussle puts focus on Hanno's TVS deal, with filings revealing a 29-year lease and build-to-suit structure for TVS Motor's development on the land. Google Cloud expands its agentic AI efforts in India through partnerships with companies like boAt, Cropin and Pine Labs, highlighting how AI is transitioning from assistance to action.

In sustainable fashion, Green Hermitage creates luxury accessories using plant-based materials. The AI-focused enterprise startup Ema raises $77 million in a Series B round, led by Creaegis. Lab-grown diamond jewelry brand ONYA secures Rs 12.5 crore in pre-Series A funding to expand its retail footprint and enhance digital customer acquisition.

ByteAsk, an AI coding startup led by IIT Delhi graduates, raises $1 million in pre-seed funding from Y Combinator and other investors. Nuvah, a footwear startup focused on comfort-engineered heels, receives Rs 4 crore in pre-seed angel investment for research and development in its proprietary comfort technology. Pine Labs, a digital payments company, plans to deploy 10 lakh soundboxes across India to strengthen UPI adoption and support digital commerce growth.

Nykaa partners with L'Oréal's VC arm to invest in Indian beauty and personal care brands, providing minority stakes to emerging companies with strong consumer traction. Finally, Gupshup launches an agentic AI solution for the real estate sector to support customers throughout the property buying journey.