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

After taking over the reins of Vinod Cookware, Sunil Agarwal scaled it to a Rs 250 crore turnover business. The brand, known for its innovative cookware, has become a global name, continuing its legacy of quality and tradition, says Khimi Thapa

Hailing from a humble background, brothers Sanjeev and Sandeep Jain grew up in a two-room rented house and built Akums from a small shop into a Rs. 4,212 crore pharmaceutical company, serving clients across India and 60 countries, says Shyla F

Hailing from a small town, Prashant Vashistha built Sokudo Electric into a Rs 45 crore brand by offering high-quality, affordable electric two-wheelers. Focused on R&D, the company operates across 100 locations in India, says Rama Devi Menon

In 1996, Ajay Gupta started a computer centre with just Rs. 1 lakh given by his grandfather. Today, he leads Bachpan School, a nationwide franchise with 1200 playschools and 120 regular schools, generating a turnover of Rs. 85 crore, says Shyla F

In 2019, ex-Wipro engineer Mustufa Ali launched Car Depot in Hyderabad, turning his passion for cars into a business. Starting with five cars, he has sold over 1,000 till date, and the business has reached a turnover of Rs 35 crore, says Shyla F

Bhavin Parikh transformed his father's small shirt shop in Ahmedabad into Globe Textiles, a Rs 431 crore turnover company. Starting in 2011,he expanded into a wide array of textiles, from denim fabrics to readymade garments and yarns, says Shyla F

Amulya Nagaraj and Roshan Mohan built Pepper Communication Group that was started with just Rs 6,000 into a Rs 5 crore turnover PR firm. Amulya's journalism background and Roshan's PR experience have contributed to their success, says Partho Burman

In 2007, Shrawan Daga launched Krishna’s Herbal and Ayurveda with an investment of Rs 5,000, from a 600 sq ft workshop making aloe vera juice. Based in Jodhpur, his business now offers 170 products and has achieved a turnover of Rs 70 crore, says Khimi Thapa

Growing up in Una, Gujarat, Yash Dubal faced a tough childhood. Migrating to the UK in 2003, he juggled studies and odd jobs. In 2008, he started a visa service business in London, which has now grown into a Rs 40 crore turnover firm, says Shyla F

With Rs 23,000, Ganesh Parida launched Future Vending in Bhubaneswar, focusing on coffee vending machines. Offering quality products and good service, he built a Rs 3 crore turnover company, establishing a strong presence in Odisha, says Khimi Thapa

Starting Finelines with Rs 10 lakh in 2016, Raghav Kapoor, who first worked in a call centre for a salary of Rs 12,000, has built a Rs 7 crore turnover leather brand that makes bags, wallets, and accessories from premium French leather, says Shyla F

Manish Mohta founded Learning Spiral Pvt Ltd with Rs 1.85 lakh while doing his final year engineering in 2000. The ed-tech startup leverages IT and AI for exam assessments and has grown into a business with a Rs 31 crore turnover, says Khimi Thapa