Entrepreneurs  

Renu Sharma, a former teacher, transformed her life by starting Siya Kitchen & Cafe after leaving her job. Overcoming societal doubts and working tirelessly, she built a successful business in Ghaziabad, inspiring women to pursue their dreams.

Vandana Thakkar, a Raipur resident, built a successful homemade food business from just Rs 20 after facing financial hardship. Her Radha Bhakti Grih Udyog now earns over Rs 2 lakh monthly, providing chemical-free products and empowering other women.

Pradeep Kumar Dwivedi left the corporate world to embrace organic farming. Today, he leads a Rs 48 crore business, empowering 40,000 farmers. Discover his inspiring journey.

Kokila K, a widow from Tamil Nadu, built a successful wooden toy business, Woodbee Toys, generating Rs 20-30 lakh monthly. Facing adversity after her husband's death, she started small, later shifting from supplying wooden boxes to crafting eco-friendly toys, empowering rural women in the process.

Minus Degre: IIT and NIFT graduates, Vikas and Rahul, tackled plastic pollution by creating furniture from waste. Starting with no funding and building their own machines, they now earn crores annually through their brand.

Discover the inspiring journey of Mohammad Manzar Rashid from Purnia, who left his job search behind to establish a thriving mustard oil business, now boasting an annual turnover exceeding Rs 60 lakh.

National Startup Day, celebrated annually on January 16, recognises the vital role of startups in driving innovation, economic growth, and job creation in India. Initiated during the Startup India Innovation Week in 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the day underscores the government’s commitment to fostering the startup ecosystem. First observed in 2022, this annual event celebrates the contributions of entrepreneurs who have positioned India as a global hub for innovation. In 2025, the nation marks nine years of the Startup India initiative, reflecting on the transformative impact of startups in shaping the country’s future.
 

Discover 5 inspiring Indian startups founded by women who are transforming industries like fintech, e-commerce, and robotics. Learn about their innovative solutions and success stories.

Nitin Seth, from a middle-class background, built a Rs 1000 crore business from a Rs 5 lakh loan. He identified a gap in the market for small businesses struggling to connect with customers and created a cloud-based platform for customer engagement.

Megha Jain, inspired by a wedding gift idea, launched Kenny Delights, a successful healthy superfoods and nuts brand.  Explore her inspiring story of entrepreneurship and healthy living.

Shakti Kumar Ojha, a businessman from Bihar, India, turned the closure of his motor parts business during the COVID-19 pandemic into an opportunity. He started producing kulhads, which now provides him with a stable income.

Learn how the India startups has generated over 16.6 lakh jobs since 2016, boosting economic growth and empowering rural communities. 

Krishnadev Rokade, from Solapur, Maharashtra, built a successful sweet corn business from just Rs 500. His annual turnover now reaches Rs 13 lakh, proving that hard work and determination can outweigh formal education.

Awadhesh Maurya's journey from making jaggery laddus with his mother to establishing a large-scale business is truly inspiring. By incorporating medicinal herbs and empowering rural women, his innovative jaggery venture has brought him immense success.

Laveena Jain, a cancer survivor, started a pickle business with just Rs 1500. Today, her brand 'Tripti Foods' boasts over 70 products and an annual turnover of Rs 39 lakh.