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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

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

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

Breaking Infertility Treatment Myths

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

 
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

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

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

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

Affordable Real Estate for All

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

 
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

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

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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