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Grandma Turns Business Tycoon

Girija Paati, a grandmother from Chennai, started her business in 2019 with a Rs 1 lakh wedding order. Today, her venture, known for sweets, murukku, podis, and pickles, has grown into a Rs 1 crore turnover business, reaching families across India

Earning With Scrabble and Jigsaw

After losing his father at five, Naveen Tiwari faced hardships growing up but went on to co-found Scrabble and Jigsaw. In just three years, the two remote-run staffing firms have achieved a turnover of Rs 15 crore, excelling in senior and mid-level hiring

Stirring Hot Chai Chain

Chai Kings, co-founded by Jahabar Sadique, is a fast-growing tea chain in the tough F&B industry with a turnover nearing Rs 52 crore. With smart strategies, it tackles rising costs, thin margins, and competition in a sector where 90% of brands fail

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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

Ant-Like Precision in Office Supplies

In 2016, ex-Fortis HR Head Aabha Gupta launched Ant Mascot, a B2B platform for office supplies, with Rs 10 lakh savings. Now a Rs 16 crore turnover business, it is transforming corporate sourcing with automated deliveries, and GST-compliant billing

Chennai Builder's Barcelona Bonanza

Casagrand, a Chennai-based builder, rewards 1,000 employees with a week-long trip to Barcelona under its ‘Profit-share Bonanza’ program. Since 2013, this initiative has offered employees unforgettable experiences at iconic destinations worldwide

Earning Like an IT Professional

Earning Rs 12 lakh from litchis and Rs 9 lakh from other crops, Odisha farmer Netrananda Sahu’s total annual income of Rs 21 lakh equals that of a Senior Project Manager in the Indian IT industry, breaking stereotypes about farming and rural incomes

Treating Infertility with Mind and Mom

Chennai based Padmini Janaki left a high-paying job to start Mind and Mom, now valued at Rs 126 crore. Starting with healthy pregnancies, her fast growing startup now addresses infertility, offering a unique blend of technology and in-person clinics

From Shells to Fortune

Dr Siddhartha Pati’s Natnov Bioscience in Odisha turns toxic shrimp and prawn shells into eco-friendly products like bioplastics and biofertilisers. The startup has achieved a turnover of Rs 3 crore in just three years, and exports to many countries

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