Startup news and updates: daily roundup (October 12, 2026)

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That was the message from Patna, where The Bharat Project, an initiative by YourStory, launched ShuruKar at Dr. YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond.

From ShuruKar, billed as the first nationwide district-level movement of its kind that aims to help young Indians identify a problem worth solving in their district, to India’s ecommerce platforms recording around Rs 24,000 crore in sales during the first two days of festive shopping, here are the latest developments across sectors . Featured Stories ShuruKar: Your next business could start in your hometown A big idea does not need a big city.

Developed in partnership with DPIIT and Startup India, ShuruKar is billed as the first nationwide district-level movement of its kind. It aims to help young Indians identify a problem worth solving in their district, build a business around it, and continue growing it.