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SuperErgo, a Mumbai-based D2C brand, launched in May 2024 offering affordable ergonomic office chairs and standing desks for Indian professionals. The company has achieved Rs 11…
Business Nextgen Finance (BNF) raised Rs 215 crore to expand its MSME lending business beyond India's top 100 cities. The funding will support secured lending, geographic reach,…
NVIDIA's Jigar Halani highlighted the rising "token economy" in AI, noting NVIDIA exceeded its 2026 token usage target by August. He stressed optimizing model choice and caching…
Twenty-one-year-old Tarini Padmanabhuni founded DetectifAI to combat deepfake voice scams. The company, with pending patents, offers real-time, on-device detection for sectors…
Kalam Labs, a startup founded in 2018, has pivoted from edtech to developing specialized stratospheric drones for defense and scientific agencies. The company has secured $2…
BambooBox uses AI to identify high-intent B2B accounts, aiming to double conversion rates from 1-2% to 3-4%. The startup has raised Rs 38 crore and serves clients like Airtel…
Dr. V.P. Sidhan created Medimix soap in 1969 by blending Ayurvedic oil with herbs, initially as a practical solution for his patients' skin infections. The brand now sells in…
LabelBlind, founded by Rashida Vapiwala in 2018, offers AI-powered software, FolSol, to digitize and automate food labeling compliance. The platform supports over 40 Indian…
Milkvilla, a dairy-tech startup founded by two brothers, delivers farm-fresh milk to over 10,000 customers within 12 hours. The company has achieved profitability, generating Rs…
Milky Mist, founded by Sathish Kumar, grew from a small dairy operation to a ₹3,000 crore business by focusing on value-added products like paneer. The company is now preparing…
Seven women founded Lijjat Papad in 1959, building it into a ₹2,000 crore women-led co-operative without external capital. The organization distributes manufacturing across India…
Imarticus Learning, with FY25 revenue of Rs 205 crore, acquired Singapore's BELLS Institute for Rs 800 crore. The company is preparing for an IPO.
Paasa, a digital wealth platform, simplifies overseas investing for Indians by reducing paperwork and compliance hurdles. The platform, which partners with Interactive Brokers,…
Dreamtime Learning, co-founded by Lina Ashar and Sudip Saha, offers a curiosity-first educational model via microschools and online platforms. The venture, backed by Gruhas, aims…
Profound IQ offers fractional CTO services on a monthly subscription, providing technical leadership and due diligence for startups and investors. The Bengaluru-based firm,…
WalkAbout, co-founded by Deval Delivala, offers programs for Indian adults aged 55+ focusing on finance, health, enrichment, and social engagement. The platform aims to foster…
Karishma Kewalramani founded FAE Beauty in 2019 to offer makeup for Indian skin tones, raising ₹17 crore and securing a deal on Shark Tank India. The brand's hero product, the…
Cresa developed a 100% biodegradable, plastic-free sanitary pad that dissolves in hot water. The company aims to reduce India's 12 billion annual sanitary pad waste, with revenue…
Jyothi Reddy, formerly of rural Telangana, founded an IT staffing company in Phoenix, Arizona after overcoming extreme poverty and a difficult early life. Her journey involved…
Varthana Finance, led by Steve Hardgrave, provides loans to small Indian private schools, enabling expansion and improved access to education for low-income families. In March…
Leucine Rich Bio analyzes gut microbiome data to offer personalized nutrition plans and supplements, aiming to shift healthcare towards prevention. The company has analyzed over…
Uday Kotak started Kotak Mahindra with a ₹30 lakh loan in 1985, leveraging an interest rate gap. It became India's first NBFC to convert into a full bank in 2003.
Dr. Mahesh Gupta built Kent RO Systems into a ₹1,000+ crore brand by educating consumers on water purity and promoting Reverse Osmosis technology. This shifted India's perception…
Vipul Organics, a family-run color chemistry company, grew from a small dye trader to a ₹175 crore global exporter of pigments and dyes. It now supplies manufacturers in over 45…
Sanjeev Kumar, the "Mushroom Man of Bihar," has trained over 50,000 farmers in mushroom cultivation. His initiative, including Bihar's largest spawn lab, aims to boost rural…
Responsive, formerly RFPIO, processes over $1 trillion in deal value through its platform, used by Microsoft, Google, and Walmart. The company, profitable since 2018, has over…
Indian brand IFB has maintained a strong presence in the home appliances market for decades by focusing on reliability and quality over flashy marketing. This strategy has…
Spudnik Farms, founded by Sumeet Kaur, connects 250 Karnataka farmers with urban consumers via a subscription model, increasing farmer income by approximately Rs 30,000 monthly.…
GRB Dairy Foods, founded by G.R. Balasubramaniam with ₹3,000, is projected to reach ₹1,400 crore in revenue. The bootstrapped company employs 2,500 people and exports to over 40…
Revathi Roy founded Hey Deedee in 2016, India's first all-women last-mile delivery fleet, empowering hundreds of women with jobs and financial independence. The company partners…
Ankur Jain has exited Bira 91 after settling with lenders, having built the craft beer brand from scratch and achieving ₹824 crore revenue in FY23. The company, launched in 2015,…
Liberty Shoes, founded by a refugee family, grew from a Karnal shoe-repair shop to a global exporter selling in over 25 countries. The company reported ₹740.49 crore in revenue…
Borosil, after 12 years of losses, diversified from lab glassware to kitchenware, achieving 60% market share in both by 2017. In FY26, it reported ₹1,134 crore revenue and ₹74…
Rasna, founded by Areez Khambatta, grew from a bullock cart soda seller to a ₹1,000+ crore empire dominating India's powdered soft drink market. It successfully fended off…
Addverb, founded in 2016, has grown into a global intralogistics provider serving over 300 clients in 25 countries. The company reported ₹660 crore revenue last year and is…
Kewalchand Jain launched Killer Jeans in 1989, building a multi-crore apparel empire that became one of India's largest-selling denim brands. Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited (KKCL)…
Squikk, a bootstrapped beauty-tech startup, delivers professional beauty services at home in 10 minutes in Dwarka, Delhi. The platform uses a dense network of micro-hubs and…
Narasu's, a 100-year-old coffee company, has achieved Rs 641 crore in revenue without external funding. It operates 81 retail stores and exports to 45 countries.
Nancy Gupta transformed her LinkedIn presence from 5,000 to 65,000 followers in just 10 months, turning personal branding into a thriving content agency, The Copy Couch. Through…
Cello, a plastic products maker, became India's beloved stationery and consumer goods brand by focusing on affordable quality and innovation. The company diversified from pens to…
The Good Doll, founded by Sunita Suhas and Suhas Ramegowda, employs over 100 women artisans to produce Nilah dolls. The company recently raised ₹1 crore from the Tamil Nadu…
Zepto, founded by two 19-year-olds, disrupted India's grocery market with a 10-minute delivery model using dark stores. This led to industry-wide adoption, billions in funding,…
Saregama Carvaan, a retro music player pre-loaded with 5,000 songs, succeeded by offering comfort and nostalgia over digital abundance. Its inventor, Avinash Mudaliar, believes…
Joy Alukkas transformed a failed gold shop and umbrella business into a ₹30,000 crore empire. He opened his first store in Abu Dhabi in 1987, later expanding to 109 Indian stores…
Sisters Manvi Agnihotri and Sheen Hitaishi launched The Sweet Change, a natural sweetener brand, to address India's diabetes crisis. The company achieved ₹2.6 crore in sales and…
Fly My Luggage is transforming travel by offering doorstep baggage pickup, airport delivery, and excess luggage solutions, helping travelers avoid heavy bags and long airport…
C.K. Ranganathan left his family business with ₹15,000 and built CavinKare into a nearly ₹1,900 crore company, challenging competitors with affordable sachet shampoos. His…
Achal Bakeri's Symphony nearly went bankrupt after diversifying beyond air coolers. He refocused on the core business, leading to a comeback with over 1.2 million units sold…
Dr. Jathin addresses common myths about varicose veins, emphasizing they are a medical condition, not just cosmetic, and affect both men and women. He highlights that modern…
Nitro Commerce founder Umair Mohammad discussed building a next-gen commerce engine using AWS cloud and AI to transform user data into insights. This episode of "Crafting Bharat"…
Delhi, India — Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal urging citizens to reduce excessive cooking oil consumption for a healthier India, Anjali Saxena, food…
Swatilina Barik introduces herself as a strategist before she introduces herself as a lawyer, even though she is both. She is enrolled at the Supreme Court of India and the…
A Founder's Confession on the Cost of "I'll Turn It Off Later" Most startup mistakes happen quietly. A wrong hire, a missed deadline, a feature that nobody wanted. The damage…
The modern startup ecosystem is no longer confined by geography. A startup launched in India today can acquire customers in Europe, hire remote talent across continents, process…
Bengaluru, April 2026: At a time when the startup ecosystem is undergoing a fundamental shift from chasing valuations to building sustainable businesses Ethika Insurance Broking…
BAGGGEL Foundation, a community dedicated to nurturing the next generation of women CEOs, successfully concluded the third edition of its flagship conference, Being CEO Ready ,…
In today’s fast-moving urban lifestyle, parking has become one of the biggest daily challenges. Solving this problem with innovation, professionalism, and technology is Shubh…
Moyeen Ahmed, a 26-year-old entrepreneur from Kolkata, did not begin his career with business in mind. Like many students from science backgrounds, he set out with a clear goal:…
Goa’s real estate landscape is entering a new phase, one defined by lifestyle, longevity, and thoughtful development rather than short-term investment cycles. As ‘New Goa’ gains…
Vijay Singh Senger is building a strong identity in the Indian health and wellness market as the Founder at Gym Lounge Bharat . Known as a dedicated fitness enthusiast , he is…
A new digital music model gains global traction Abhay Sreejith, the founder of ReLike Vibes, has emerged as a notable name in the fast-growing space of digital music content. His…
Bengaluru, India , Consumer fintech startup Subspace.money has announced the appointment of Anupam Sharma as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership…
With a mission to bridge India's growing skill gap, The Future Skill is helping individuals build real growth opportunities through practical digital learning. Jaipur [India],…
In the evolving landscape of fine jewellery where heritage craftsmanship meets contemporary design, JOHARI BY KV is emerging as a distinctive name in the gemstone jewellery…
Michael James Burke, one of the pioneers in the business world, who has accomplished himself as Co-Founder and CEO of Burke Financial Time. Not many people in the fast-paced…
BENGALURU / BALLARI: In a proud moment for student innovation, Gudiuru Vijayakumar, a first-semester Data Science student at Ballari Institute of Technology and Management…
The Rise of GenZCFO India is witnessing a new wave of entrepreneurship, driven largely by Gen Z and millennial founders. With fintech funding gaining momentum again and over 65…
Miamin Systems, globally known as Miamin Corp , today announced a transformative initiative in partnership with the Telangana Government to build 10 large-scale Global Capability…