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

Padmini Janaki, Co-founder of Chennai based Mind and Mom, is making fertility care affordable in India. By using underutilised hospital infrastructure, Mind and Mom provides premium-quality care at a much lower cost than regular fertility clinics

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

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 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

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

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

Fracspace, founded by Hyderabad-based Unnath Reddy in 2022 with Rs. 60,000, offers co-ownership of premium properties, making real estate affordable for middle-class families. The startup has achieved a turnover of Rs 30 crore in just two years

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

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

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

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

Self-taught designer Priyanka Gadia founded Appapop, a fashion brand known for bold, quirky designs. Khimi Thapa shares how Priyanka built this Rs 5 crore turnover brand, adored by Bollywood stars like Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt, from scratch