Entrepreneurs

Getting into the hydroponics market isn't as simple as starting a terrace garden. Dr Praveen Singh, with a PhD in Agronomy and over two decades of experience in the field, shares how you can get started.

Radhakrishna and Shakuntala Choudhary are a retired couple from Surat, Gujarat, who launched ‘Keshpallav Hair Oil’, in June. They claim their oil helps with male pattern baldness, hair fall and other issues.

Pune-based Sucheta Bhandare launched Earth Poorna in 2019, that supplies ragi laddus and other nutritious, healthy snacks pan India.

Maharashtra-based Pramod Susare quit his job to launch P2S International. His startup converts used tyres and drums into attractive furniture that sells across India

Innovate Green Technologies Private Limited, an Ahmedabad based start-up by Hardik Shah is bringing back the circular economy through its initiatives and subsidiary — Recycle.Green.

Aishwarya Ravi from Bengaluru launched her organic skincare brand, Nature's Destiny to make chemical-free soaps, shampoo bars, body butters, body washes and more. Her business was inspired by her daughter's skin allergy, and receives over 500 orders a month.

Zuby Johal and Rajiv Subba, founders of Dirty Hands Studio in Ahmedabad, have worked on 36 movies so far, which include Raabta, Uyare, Tumbad, Finding Fanny and Gangs of Wasseypur.

Noida-based Shweta Joshi started Quarantine Bakers in May 2020 after her established business came to a standstill due to the pandemic. Today, she also puts out a delicious line of breads.

Suchita Ullas, an erstwhile PR professional based in Bengaluru, took to soap making after her retirement and now runs a successful venture out of her home called Suchi’s Handmade Skincare Products.

Thinking about starting a business with minimal investment? Here are 5 ideas for a sustainable business that tackle India's waste problem while helping you earn a neat income.