Entrepreneurs  

Kavya Dhoble-Datkhile left her nursing job in Mumbai to pursue chemical-free farming and vermicompost business. Now, she earns Rs 24 lakh annually. 

Singraj Yadav, from Firozabad, never gave up on his dreams despite the challenges. From selling soap door-to-door to a failed attempt at becoming a police officer, his journey led him to become a successful businessman.

Dayashankar Gupta from Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, built a multi-crore LED light business from a small idea. His journey from selling lights door-to-door to supplying LED lights across the country is truly inspiring.

Nita Singh from Ranchi turned her passion for plants into a thriving business despite family disapproval. Her customized plants have become quite popular in the market.

Here's the inspiring story of Hitesh Chimanlal Doshi, who built a Rs 42,000 crore company, Waaree Energies, from a Rs 5,000 loan.

R Thyagarajan, co-founder of the Shriram Group, lives a remarkably simple life despite his immense wealth. From humble beginnings, he built a financial empire while prioritizing employee well-being and social responsibility.

Sangeeta Pandey, a housewife from Gorakhpur, turned Rs 1,500 into a Rs 3 crore business. Starting with homemade sweet boxes, she overcame challenges, expanded her operations, and now employs over 100 women.

Bhushan Ugale found success by starting a hygienic golgappa business in Nashik, earning lakhs and inspiring others.

Delhi-based Chartered Accountant Sahil Jain and his mother, Meena, launched 'Mighty Millets,' a healthy snack brand. Their preservative-free, millet-based products are popular in major hotels, generating an annual revenue of Rs 50 lakh.

A Coimbatore mother-daughter duo turned a Rs 5,000 investment into a thriving toy business, Extrokids. Facing initial challenges, they found success selling educational toys, now fulfilling 15,000 monthly orders and earning Rs 3 lakhs per month.

From IAS aspirant to successful entrepreneur, Priyanka Paswan Jain empowers women through her NGO, providing training and employment opportunities.

This Diwali, consider supporting local businesses. Shopping locally boosts the economy, offers unique products, fosters connections, promotes sustainability, and encourages entrepreneurship, truly capturing the spirit of the festival.

Roman Saini became a doctor at the age of 20, an IAS officer by 22, and later founded Unacademy, an EdTech company valued at Rs 26,000 crore.

Sujata and Taniya Biswas left their high-paying jobs and started Suta with Rs 6 lakh investment, which is now a Rs 50 crore company. Read the Biswas sisters' Suta saree success story.

Dadasaheb Bhagat started his career serving tea at Infosys and is now a successful business tycoon. Let's read about his inspiring journey.