Top Startup News Today: From EV Revolutions to AI-Driven Healthcare, Startups Fuel a New Growth Story | 28th October

It’s another bustling Monday in India’s startup ecosystem — a day that once again proves how innovation here refuses to slow down. From electric mobility and deeptech to nutrition and health AI, the stories emerging today are a snapshot of a nation quietly re-engineering its future, one breakthrough at a time.

While global headlines chase macroeconomic trends, the Indian startup space continues to thrive on something far more tangible — invention, purpose, and resilience. The conversations are shifting from mere ideas to tangible impact, from chasing valuations to solving real-world challenges.

Here’s what’s shaping India’s startup narrative today — the stories that define where innovation meets ambition.

Top Startup News Today

Bolt.Earth and the Airbnb-Style EV Revolution

Electric vehicles in India are no longer part of a distant sustainability dream — they’re fast becoming a daily reality. As adoption surges across metros and Tier II cities, one challenge stands tall: charging infrastructure.

Enter Bolt.Earth, the Bengaluru-based startup building an Airbnb-style ecosystem for EV charging. The model is simple yet transformative — individuals and businesses can list their charging stations for public use, much like hosting a stay on Airbnb.

By empowering everyday citizens to become part of the charging network, Bolt.Earth isn’t just solving infrastructure problems; it’s democratizing access to clean mobility. From apartment complexes to office parking spaces, its vision is to ensure that every EV owner is never too far from a charging point.

The startup’s work signals a deeper movement — one that’s making India’s EV revolution not just aspirational, but accessible.

Trupeer.ai: Turning Screen Recordings into Studio-Quality Videos

If software is eating the world, then content is surely its voice — and Trupeer.ai wants to make that voice clearer, sharper, and smarter.

For years, software companies have struggled to create professional-looking product demos, onboarding guides, and training material. Between unpolished screen recordings and expensive studio setups, quality content creation often felt out of reach.

Trupeer.ai, founded by Shivali Goyal and Pritish Gupta in Bengaluru, is changing that. The AI-powered platform transforms basic screen recordings into high-quality videos and structured documentation — all within seconds.

It’s like having an intelligent video editor and a technical writer rolled into one. In a world where SaaS companies thrive on clear communication, Trupeer’s platform is quietly revolutionizing how teams teach, train, and tell their product stories.

Neulife Secures $1M to Power India’s Protein Revolution

India’s wellness wave has a new frontrunner. Neulife, the Mumbai-based performance nutrition brand, has raised $1 million in a seed round co-led by Subhkam Ventures and Singularity Ventures, with participation from Sunicon Ventures, Cosma Ventures, and several HNIs.

Founded in 2014 by Samit Gupta, a veteran in India’s fitness industry, Neulife was one of the first movers in sports nutrition long before it became mainstream. What sets the company apart today is its science-first approach — developing metabolically superior, clinically validated protein formulations.

The new funds will fuel R&D, product innovation, and clinical trials, besides expanding its direct-to-consumer portfolio launched in 2022. Gupta’s vision is clear: make evidence-based nutrition accessible, trustworthy, and globally competitive.

In an era when every second product claims to be “clean” or “organic,” Neulife is betting on science as its ultimate differentiator.

FinalLayer and Beyond Next Ventures: A DeepTech Bet on AI Video Creation

Japan’s leading DeepTech investor Beyond Next Ventures (BNV) has made its second India-focused investment — this time in FinalLayer, an AI startup reimagining how video content is created.

FinalLayer is building advanced AI agents that assist in every step of video production — from idea to edit, from raw footage to compelling storytelling. Operating at the crossroads of foundational AI models and creative workflows, its platform enhances human creativity rather than replacing it.

The response has been swift: over 10,000 users signed up within ten weeks of launch. For BNV, this partnership marks another step in strengthening India’s AI innovation landscape, with FinalLayer emerging as one of the early startups bridging DeepTech and digital storytelling.

CancaWare 2025: Where Awareness Meets Action

At Jain (Deemed-to-be University) in Bengaluru, the fight against cancer took a more colorful, community-driven turn this October. The Indian Cancer Society (ICS), in collaboration with the School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS), hosted CancaWare 2025 – Relay for Life, a four-day event celebrating awareness, prevention, and survivor stories.

From slogan-writing competitions to documentary challenges, the event was a blend of creativity and courage. Backed by AstraZeneca India, the initiative highlighted how public participation — especially among students — can play a critical role in early detection and awareness.

In a world where conversations about cancer often begin too late, CancaWare 2025 was a timely reminder that education can be the first form of prevention.

Ramco Systems and ePlane Company Sign MoU for eVTOL Fleet Management

In a move signaling India’s leap into next-gen aviation, Ramco Systems has signed an MoU with The ePlane Company (Ubifly Technologies Pvt Ltd), the Chennai-based urban air mobility startup developing India’s first electric air taxi — the ePlane e200X.

Under the agreement, Ramco will deploy its aviation software to manage the complete digital lifecycle of ePlane’s fleet — covering air taxi, cargo, and air ambulance operations.

As the e200X nears regulatory approvals, the collaboration is expected to scale alongside commercial deployment, creating a robust digital backbone for India’s electric aviation ambitions.

The partnership represents a crucial step in making futuristic air taxis not just viable, but operationally efficient.

Bayosthiti AI and Narayana Health: Predicting Heart Disease Before It Strikes

Perhaps the most impactful story of the day comes from Bengaluru, where health tech meets molecular science. Bayosthiti AI, an AI-driven healthcare and diagnostics startup, has partnered with Narayana Health, one of the world’s largest cardiac care networks, to develop AI models for early detection of heart disease.

The collaboration leverages Bayosthiti’s BIRT (Bayosthiti Intelligent RNA Transcriptomics) platform and Narayana’s vast clinical data to decode molecular signals within human cells. By reading RNA instructions, the AI can detect patterns that indicate cardiovascular risk — even before symptoms appear.

Over 12,000 participants will be part of this landmark study at the Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences. If successful, it could redefine preventive cardiology in India — turning the country’s vast disease burden into an opportunity for predictive, precision healthcare.

A Nation Building, One Startup at a Time

From electric air taxis to AI-driven health diagnostics, the stories emerging from India’s startup ecosystem this week share a common theme — innovation with intent. These are not moonshots chasing headlines; they are thoughtful, human-centered innovations solving problems that affect millions.

Each investment, each collaboration, and each breakthrough adds another brushstroke to India’s rapidly evolving innovation landscape — one where ambition meets empathy, and technology meets purpose.