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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

Garuda Aerospace's Drone Revolution

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

Empowered by Vision

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

Mini Mart Revolution

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

Threading a Dream

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

Legacy of Excellence

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

Humble to Heroic

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

Powering the Charge

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

Breaking Barriers

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

Passion Driven Enterprise

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

Fabric of Fortune

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

Pepper’s Hot Journey

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

Wellness Juice Journey

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