Entrepreneurs  

Many celebrities, including Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni, have invested in startups like Spinny and CARS24, now thriving as billion-dollar enterprises.

Aadithyan Rajesh developed his first app when he was just 9 years old and started his own software development company at the age of 13. He is currently an intern at Secure My Scholarship and helps transform startups into enterprises. 

Vikas D Nahar established 20 failed business ventures that resulted in disappointments and losses. Despite the challenges, with an initial capital of Rs 10,000, he managed to build a company valued at Rs 500 crore.

Deepinder Goyal has become the newest billionaire in India after Zomato's market capitalization reached 2 trillion USD. He has a total net worth of $1.2 billion. 

Anita Dongre's story is nothing less than inspiring. Her early setbacks and rejections did not stop her from making her name in the fashion industry with a company valued at over Rs 1400 crore. 

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Chandra Shekhar Ghosh's story of becoming the founder and CEO of Bandhan Bank from humble beginnings is extremely inspiring. He recently announced his stepping down from the position in July 2024. 

Chandan Yadav was in search of employment and felt that a job paying Rs 10-12 thousand would suffice. However, when he couldn’t find a job, he began planning to start his own business.

Ruchi Kalra has founded two unicorns in India along with her husband, Asish Mohapatra. Ruchi's net worth is over Rs 22,000 crore, and it all started with 73 rejections from investors who failed to see her vision. 

Kannav Thukral worked for three years at a company while also assisting his father in the family business. Eventually, he left his business to fully commit to the business. Realizing the potential in his business idea, he decided to establish a factory in Sonipat, Haryana, and began manufacturing feature phones.

After completing his studies, Sai Vardhan Goud worked for a company in Bengaluru, earning a salary of Rs 22,000. However, he was not satisfied with the job. He quit his corporate job and embarked on an exciting journey.

Sanjith Konda House, hailing from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, moved to Australia to pursue higher studies. Sanjith decided to leave his studies to start a business. He started a tea stall named ‘Dropout Chaiwala.’

If you are looking to get some knowledge about business and build something of your own, you must read these 5 books to help you embark on your entrepreneurship journey. 

Rajasthan’s Rupa Yadav was married as a child at the age of 8 and moved to her in-laws’ home a few years later. Recognizing her potential, her family supported her education. With immense dedication, she cracked NEET and is an MBBS doctor today.

Jaykumar, a resident of Jabra in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, launched his own business during the pandemic. Inspired by a YouTube video, he established a notebook manufacturing unit. Today, his products are sold all across the country.