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

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

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

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

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

Sameer Gandotra, a former tea taster and investment banker, founded Frendy in 2019. With a turnover of Rs 82 crore, Frendy has revolutionised rural retail in Gujarat through a 'phygital' model, empowering local women entrepreneurs, says Shyla F