Founded in 2022 by Alwin George and Siddharth A K, Kochi-based Carbon & Whale has recycled 10,000 kg plastic waste into products that are made to last 15-20 years. The startup, now worth Rs 8 crore, proves sustainability can also be profitable

Himanshu Arya, a former banker and first-generation entrepreneur, started two companies, Grapes Worldwide and Luxury Cart. Together, they have a turnover of over Rs 160 crore. One operates in digital marketing and the other in pre-owned luxury cars

At 19, Mayara Neeraj Sharma is managing Multifit, a gym chain her family took over during Covid. She helped grow the brand from losses to Rs. 26 crore in turnover with 30 centres worldwide, all while continuing her journey as a passionate golfer

Abhinav Jain, who learnt business at his father’s cloth store in Dabra, co-founded Almonds AI in 2017 with Rs 1 lakh. Helping large brands run digital loyalty programs for channel partners, the B2B startup has touched a turnover of Rs 264 crore

Sandeep Jangala, a former U-19 cricketer and serial entrepreneur, founded Yummy Bee in 2022. The Hyderabad-based guilt-free food brand makes sugar-free, gluten-free products, has achieved Rs 8 crore turnover in under three years, with 10 outlets

Abhishek Raj started Jenika Ventures in 2020 as a real estate consultancy and advisory firm. Following a channel partner model, the firm manages sales for leading developers and has now grown to over 100 employees with a turnover of Rs 20 crore

Founded in 2019 by Ankit Sahni, The Hazelnut Factory (THF) began with one rented outlet and 35 employees. In just six years, the handcrafted sweets and café brand has expanded to 11 outlets and 800 employees, and touched a turnover of Rs 60 crore

An AI engineer, Adrish Maity, is carrying forward his late father's handcrafted shuttlecock business from their home in Uluberia. By giving it a digital push and creating online visibility, his brand Shuttlex has touched a turnover of Rs 50 lakh

Shivkumar Borade and Ashwajeet Wankhede started MyTek from home with Rs 5 lakh. Today, it's a Rs 10.5 crore turnover company, streamlining project management, connecting bidders with contractors, simplifying execution for huge infrastructure projects

Anant Ajmera quit his PhD and invested Rs. 10 lakh to start Jungle Agros, a broom-making business. By improving production techniques, he boosted farmer incomes. Now, his company generates Rs. 20 crore in turnover, supplying brooms across India

Shams Tabrej, a small-town entrepreneur from Bihar, overcame hardships, from renting a generator to supplement family income to building EzeePay, a digital payments company serving 5 lakh+ merchants across India, with a turnover of Rs 125 crore

Kalpesh Ramoliya, who dropped out of school due to financial struggles, launched his business in 2006 with Rs 50,000. Starting with cooling towers, he later pivoted to air coolers, growing Raj Cooling Systems into a Rs 125 crore turnover company

Pinky Majhi started Gualchi Handlooms in 2022 with Rs 5 lakh, transforming traditional Santali sarees into modern six-yard drapes while keeping their traditional motifs. Selling online and via exhibitions, her startup now earns Rs 15 lakh annually

Odisha’s Upendra Pradhan earns about Rs 17 lakh yearly from his guava and mango farm. The generous farmer leaves fruits from 40 trees for public and animal consumption and offers free fruits to loved ones. He also takes good care of his workers

Senthil Sankar, founder, Ecoline, was awarded The Weekend Leader-VIT Person of the Year for his sustainable fashion brand. Three young entrepreneurs, the founders of Sweet Karam Coffee, Putchi, and RNR Donne Biryani, received the Super Startup Award