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A Village Hero

Hailing from a UP village, Raj Yadav, its first software engineer, has built two companies with a combined turnover of over Rs. 100 crore. His firms not only provide jobs to many youths but also positively impact countless farmers, says Bilal Khan

Making Waves

From childhood memories by a village lake to being dubbed the 'Lake Man of India', Anand Malligavad has rejuvenated 80 lakes across the nation, covering a whopping 500 acres. Tops companies are spending their CSR funds on his projects, says Shyla F

Journey to Riches

From Kerala's rubber plantations, Aby Dominic ventured into Mumbai's corporate world before starting his own business with Rs 15 lakh. The exhibitions company he started with two people has now achieved a turnover of Rs 80 crore, says Bilal Khan

Champion of Change

Deep within Kerala's verdant forest, Dr. Manju Vasudevan is merging tradition and enterprise to uplift tribal communities, reviving crafts like 'Kannadipaaya', and promoting sustainable livelihoods using local forest produce, says Rama Devi Menon

Bandra to Start-ups

Tracing Bollywood's evolution, Vinod Mirani explores the financial choices of the stars and how they have managed their wealth, from owning iconic bungalows in Bandra to today's savvy investments in start-ups. A tale of stardom's financial journey

Lighting Up Dreams

Ankit Gupta, who launched Ledure Lightings with three friends from a tiny non-AC 120 sq ft office in Delhi and only 10 employees, challenged industry giants and steered the company to a turnover of Rs 160 crore in less than ten years, says Shyla F

Adversity to Prosperity

Battling health challenges and weight gain, former HR professional Mugdha Pradhan founded a nutrition consultancy without any investment. The company has now touched a turnover a Rs 3.6 crore turnover, transforming countless lives, says Bilal Khan

Friends to Founders

Starting with just Rs. 99, Atulya Kaushik and his VIT Vellore friends launched edtech startup PrepInsta, which achieved a turnover of Rs. 8 crore in just four years. The company has helped many students get IT jobs with good packages, says Shyla F

Failures to Fortune

Shashi Kant Tyagi, hailing from a small village near Agra, failed Class 12 thrice, but bounced back to build a Rs 50 crore hair extension brand. Bilal Khan shares his success journey that started with a client's advance and zero personal funds

Unlocking Dormant Dreams

From a modest CCTV shop in Chandni Chowk to pioneering Lavna Smart Door Locks, Sanat Jain and Vishal Jain disrupted the digital lock industry. Competing with big brands, they achieved a turnover of Rs 7 crore in just under three years, says Shyla F

Breaking Barriers Boldly

MBA grad Aakanksha Bhargav turned PM Relocation from modest origins to a Rs 208 crore turnover behemoth. Bilal Khan chronicles her rise from age 21, overcoming challenges and succeeding in the intensely competitive realm of corporate relocations

Cruelty-Free Fashion

Ethik, founded by Bengaluru lad Pankaj Khabiya at age 23, specialises in vegan footwear made from microfiber and plant cellulose. With an online pivot, the brand has achieved Rs. 1.3 crore in sales in less than four years, says Rama Devi Menon

Pune's Startup Prodigy

At 23, Akanksha Sharma turned an idea into action by joining her mom to launch CITTA Beauty, a baby care brand. Focused on traditional Indian child care ingredients, they built a Rs 1.2 crore turnover business in less than two years, says Shyla F

Creating Sustainable Life

Hailing from Bhilai in Chhattisgarh, Rahul Singh went to the US after his MBA and worked in major corporations before teaming up with Arvind Ganesan to create his own eco-friendly brand, which has now achieved Rs 280 crore turnover, says Bilal Khan