Odisha’s Upendra Pradhan earns about Rs 17 lakh yearly from his guava and mango farm. The generous farmer leaves fruits from 40 trees for public and animal consumption and offers free fruits to loved ones. He also takes good care of his workers

Senthil Sankar, founder, Ecoline, was awarded The Weekend Leader-VIT Person of the Year for his sustainable fashion brand. Three young entrepreneurs, the founders of Sweet Karam Coffee, Putchi, and RNR Donne Biryani, received the Super Startup Award

Chandpur Paper, started in 1998 in the small town of Chandpur, Uttar Pradesh, with just 50 employees, is now a Rs. 220 crore business producing 140 tons daily. The eco-friendly unit, now led by Amit Mittal, recycles waste paper and uses solar energy

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

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

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

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 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