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Small Town Girl, Sneaker Queen

Starting in Mathura with Rs 5,000, Malvica Saxena built The Quirky Naari into a Rs 5 crore turnover brand. Growing from hand-painted sneakers to trendy apparel, TQN now operates as an online brand from Delhi, offering a wide range of stylish products

India's Uber for Ambulances

With 10,000+ ambulances in 600 cities, Medulance is reshaping India’s healthcare access. Founded by Pranav Bajaj and Ravjot Singh Arora, the Rs. 60 crore turnover on-demand ambulance service, inspired by Uber’s model, ensures rapid emergency care

Leading From the Front

Brigadier Basant Ponwar led the Counter Terrorism and Jungle Warfare College in Chhattisgarh, training 37,000 commandos in 18 years. His leadership transformed India’s fight against Naxalism, making CTJWC a model in counter-insurgency training

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Igniting Dreams through Education

In Odisha, Dr Dwiti Chandra Sahu is making a difference in tribal education through initiatives like Ama Bank, Bal Adalat, and Child Reporters’ Club. His unique approach helps students gain practical knowledge and leadership skills for their future

Hustling Bacca Bucci to Success

Natwar Agrawal started Bacca Bucci in 2013 with Rs 50,000 from a PG room in Delhi. Anuj Nevatia joined him later and the duo built a successful footwear brand offering trendy designs. With 95 employees, they have touched a turnover of Rs 66 crore

Garuda Aerospace's Drone Revolution

Founded by former international swimmer Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Garuda Aerospace grew from near bankruptcy to a Rs. 2,000 crore company, specialising in agriculture and sanitisation drone services and becoming a leader in India’s drone industry

Summercool's Hot Success Story

Sanjeev Kumar Gupta and Rajeev Kumar Gupta started an air cooler manufacturing business in 1992 with Rs 25,000. Today, their brands, Summercool and Thermocool, boast a combined turnover of Rs 300 crore, offering over 150 products with 200 employees

Empowered by Vision

A pharmacist started a YouTube channel with Rs. 50,000 invested in a phone and tripod. Today, it has evolved into an edtech company with a turnover of Rs 12 crore, helping healthcare professionals pass licensing exams worldwide, says Khimi Thapa

Defying Odds, Becoming Emcee

Deepika Jain broke family traditions, rising from a conservative background to become a top corporate emcee. Starting with modelling, she now hosts international events, earning Rs 40 lakh a year while balancing a successful career and family life

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