Earning Rs 12 lakh from litchis and Rs 9 lakh from other crops, Odisha farmer Netrananda Sahu’s total annual income of Rs 21 lakh equals that of a Senior Project Manager in the Indian IT industry, breaking stereotypes about farming and rural incomes

Chai Kings, co-founded by Jahabar Sadique, is a fast-growing tea chain in the tough F&B industry with a turnover nearing Rs 52 crore. With smart strategies, it tackles rising costs, thin margins, and competition in a sector where 90% of brands fail

Dr Siddhartha Pati’s Natnov Bioscience in Odisha turns toxic shrimp and prawn shells into eco-friendly products like bioplastics and biofertilisers. The startup has achieved a turnover of Rs 3 crore in just three years, and exports to many countries

After losing his father at five, Naveen Tiwari faced hardships growing up but went on to co-found Scrabble and Jigsaw. In just three years, the two remote-run staffing firms have achieved a turnover of Rs 15 crore, excelling in senior and mid-level hiring

Girija Paati, a grandmother from Chennai, started her business in 2019 with a Rs 1 lakh wedding order. Today, her venture, known for sweets, murukku, podis, and pickles, has grown into a Rs 1 crore turnover business, reaching families across India