Entrepreneurs  

From marrying at 12 to becoming a multimillionaire, Kalpana Saroj's story is inspiring. She started with little but now owns assets worth over Rs 900 crore.

Renuka Aradhya is the epitome of hard work and perseverance. He did not let his poor financial condition stop him from achieving success and pulling his family out of poverty. 

Murali Divi's path from humble beginnings in Andhra Pradesh to the foundation of Divis Laboratories exemplifies the transformational power of persistence. Despite setbacks, including failing his Class 12 exam, Divi's relentless perseverance resulted in the establishment of a pharmaceutical industry behemoth.
 

The IITian duo, who left well-paid jobs, launched Meesho, a reseller-focused network that pioneered social commerce.
 

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Pranjali Awasthi is a 16-year-old tech genius who built her own AI startup at such a young age. Her company has a team of 10 employees and is valued at over Rs 100 crore. 

Siddhartha Lal is the MD and CEO of Enrich Motors, the parent company of Royal Enfield. He is known for his visionary leadership and is credited with the revival of Royal Enfield in India during its tough times. 

Chinu Kala ran away from her home when she was 15 years old and had to face several hardships to survive. But her perseverance and her hard work paved her way, and now her jewelry business generates revenue of Rs 40 crore per year. 

Upon retiring from LIC at 60, Lachhman Das Mittal founded International Tractors Limited (ITL) and introduced Sonalika Tractors to the market in 1996. Over time, his tractors gained significant market share.

Rajni Bector is the founder of Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Limited and Cremica Group of Companies. By 2023, the value of Mrs Bectors Food Specialities reached Rs 6681 crore.

Vivek Gupta and Abhay Hanjura launched Licious in the year 2015. In the first year, their turnover amounted to Rs 3 crore. By 2021, the company’s valuation soared to approximately Rs 12,180 crore.

IPS officer Sanjukta Parashar cleared the UPSC exams in 2006. She was appointed as the Assistance Commandant of Makum in 2008. Her first task was to manage the conflict between Bodo militants and illegal Bangladeshi terrorists.

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Aryan and Ayush co-founded the tech startup Induced AI, which secured $2.3 million of funding from its seed round in October in 2023. The startup successfully attracted investors such as Sam Altman, Peak, SV Angel, and XV. 

Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited is the third largest tractor manufacturer in the world. Mallika Srinivasan serves as the Chairperson and Managing Director of TAFE. She has been honoured with India’s prestigious award Padma Shri for her remarkable contributions.