Entrepreneurship  

Dushyant Kumar Singh from Uttar Pradesh left his private job to pursue natural farming. Guided by Subhash Palekar, a renowned Indian agriculturist, he now earns over 35 lakhs annually, inspiring young entrepreneurs along the way.

IIT and IIM hold a significant place in India's education system. However, there are many famous and successful founders and CEOs in India who did not go to IIT or IIM. Here are the names of such individuals who are an inspiration to the youth of India.

Aseem Rawat, a former IT director from Ghaziabad, India, left his high-paying job to pursue his passion for dairy farming. Today, he runs a successful dairy farm with over 1000 cows, earning crores in revenue. 

Sudhir Garg from Madhya Pradesh persevered despite failing to clear the UPSC exam. He took a loan of Rs 10 lakh to start a laundry business, which has now grown to provide employment opportunities for others.

Prerna Kalra, a resident of Meerut, quit her corporate job to establish 'Daalchini,' a vending machine startup. Overcoming challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, she built a Rs 100 crore business. 

An MBA graduate turned his love for Kerala banana chips into a successful business, impressing even the judges of Shark Tank India.

Dinesh Agarwal quit his well-paying job and started a business with just Rs 40,000, building it into the billion-dollar company, IndiaMART.

Shraddha Dhawan's unwavering determination, vision, and hard work serve as an inspiration to women aspiring to be self-reliant.

Abhinav Bindra, India's first Olympic gold medalist, has transitioned from sports to entrepreneurship, using his success to support and mentor young athletes.

Ramesh Babu now has celebrity clients including Aamir Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and more. 

Despite being just 10th pass, Patel worked hard and opened up a Gujarati restaurant in the USA. He might not be an MBA but he does have common sense. 

Nidhi Yadav's story of taking risks and building her own brand from a Rs 3.50 lakh investment is an inspiration to all budding entrepreneurs in the country. 

Here are the top 5 books you must read to understand entrepreneurship and finance. 

Kanika Tekriwal, also known as 'The Sky Queen' has a whopping net worth of Rs 420 crore and is a proud owner of 10 private jets. She is a cancer survivor and a smart entrepreneur who has solidified her name as a successful businesswoman in India. 

Mira Kulkarni has faced several challenges in her life. From a failed marriage to losing her parents at 28, Mira never gave up on her dreams and worked hard to make her passion into a profitable business.