Digital to Natural
Former IT professional Sandeep Chaudhary launched Amyra Farms on a 100-acre land in Chikmagalur in 2022. Cultivating coffee, vanilla, pepper and more, the farm has achieved a turnover of Rs. 9 crore in less than two years, says Chaithra Srinivas
Legal Help Online
Shreya Neeraj Sharma, a Pune-based young lawyer, launched Rest The Case in 2021 with Rs 4.5 lakh. This innovative online platform that connects people with lawyers across India has touched a turnover of Rs 1.5 crore in just two years, says Shyla F
Tides of Conservation
Lake restorer Anand Malligavad, who rejuvenated 80 Indian lakes, received the prestigious 'The Weekend Leader – VIT Person of the Year' award. Presented by VIT Chancellor Dr. G Viswanathan, the award celebrates Anand’s water conservation work
Dream to Dynasty
Rohit Tandon's journey from a hotel front office to co-founding Fraterniti Foods with Karan Makan is a tale of grit and success. Starting with Yummy Tummy, he launched China Box and Zoca, scaling the business to a Rs 150 crore empire, says Shyla F
Harvesting Digital Growth
Drawing from their common interest in agriculture, Shashank Singh and Bhuvnesh Gupta created Poshn, a digital agritech platform. Their digital platform, aiding farmers and traders, soared to a Rs 510 crore GMV within three years, says Bilal Khan
Business of Warmth
Entrepreneur Bhavna V's idea on a Swiss trip with her family led to Warmee, unique body warmers that require no electricity or hot water. Starting with a Rs 2 crore turnover in 2013, her business now makes Rs 15 crore annually, says Bilal Khan
Redefining Recruitment
Inspired by his father’s words, Karthik Sridharan left a promising career at JP Morgan to pursue an MBA at IIM Ahmedabad and then along with three friends started Flexiple, a tech hiring company whose turnover is now Rs 22 crore, says Usha Prasad
Windows of Opportunity
In an inspiring tale of resilience, Delhi lad Manish Bansal, alongside his father, revived a faltering unit into Window Magic, a top window and door brand, achieving an impressive turnover of Rs. 125 crore overcoming many challenges, says Shyla F
Trash to Treasure
Nandan Mall, a 24-year-old, invested Rs. 10 lakh in 2014 to establish Hulladek Recycling, which has now grown to a Rs. 7.5 crore e-waste business, expanding across Indian states with diverse collection methods and partnerships, says Partho Burman
Chef's Digital Delight
'Book My Chef,' ex-Oberoi Chef Shankar Krishnamurthy’s recently launched bootstrapped venture introduces a new era of home dining, offering bespoke menus and expert chefs for personalised, high-end culinary experiences to the comfort of one's home
Stitches to Riches
Three college friends turned a small Rs. 5,000 startup into BeeLittle, a Rs. 7.5 crore baby products brand. Shyla F traces their story of growth from a single sewing machine in Tiruppur to a brand with three stores and a thriving online business
Changing Lanes
Jelaja Ratheesh, from Kerala, transformed from housewife to a renowned truck driver and vlogger with Kottayam-based Puthettu Transports. Alongside her driver-husband, she travels around India, capturing their travels in a vlog, says Rama Devi Menon
Conceiving Maternity Brand
Starting in Coimbatore with Rs. 60,000, Deepika and Thiyagarajan built 'Putchi' into a Rs. 5 crore maternity brand. Shyla F traces the couple’s journey from an Instagram start-up to a thriving brand with 30 employees and offering over 900 styles
Designed for Excellence
Born in a small Maharashtra village, Dadasaheb Bhagat overcame early struggles to work in Infosys as an office boy. With interest in drawing from childhood, he trained in animation, building his own Rs 1.8 crore turnover design firm, says Bilal Khan
Reactivating the Mobile
Neeraj Chopra transitioned from business setbacks to launching Zobox in 2020, a venture in refurbished mobile phones. After his franchise model didn't succeed, he switched to an online-driven model, and hit a turnover of Rs 20 crore, says Shyla F