Entrepreneur

Chittem Sudheer from Vishakhapatmnam is known for his affordable, healthy millet idlis that are wrapped and steamed in Vistharaku leaves. Here’s his story.

From living in the chawls of Dombivili, 40-year-old Sushil Singh is now living his dreams. “My decision to quit college had induced a sense of responsibility to make something out of my life,” he says.

Started by Pushpa Kansil, ‘Vedic Blends’ is a bootstrapped startup focussed on creating plant-based functional herbal blends and concoctions.

Aalya Vora's 'Sili-Dry' and 'Odor-Go' can be used five times before they need to be discarded, and they have sold over 1300 units so far

From managing about 100 orders a month to now fulfilling 2000 orders month-on-month, Gulabs is a brand that has grown.

Mahender Reddy, a real estate entrepreneur, has been ferrying COVID-19 patients to a clinic in Banjara Hills, to ensure they get the treatment they need.

The Rainbow Women's Boutique based in Kannur in collaboration with the Agora WhatsApp group with members from across Kerala has collected hundreds of dresses including pre-owned Sabyasachi designer sarees in the past 3 years.

Malsawmi was a homemaker until she decided to start ‘Zo Weave’, selling the traditional handwoven ‘Puak Puan’ and ‘Puan’.

“From the newspaper to packets of milk to any parcel, almost everything can be sanitised at the door, in a matter of just 10 minutes.”

Assam’s Dipali Bhattacharyya invested a small amount to start her homemade pickle brand ‘Prakrity’. Here’s how she made a success out of her home business.