millet startup

Poonam Sharma transformed adversity into triumph after her husband’s job loss led to her children being expelled from school. Starting with stitching, her journey saw her pioneer millet-based foods and become an acclaimed entrepreneur. Today, with over 100 products and an international reach, she walks with her head held high.

Along with his mother Meena, CA Sahil Jain launched ‘Mighty Millets’ to sell a wide range of snacking options. Catering to over 50 hotels such as Taj Group and JW Marriott, the duo clocks an annual revenue of Rs 50 lakhs. They share their remarkable journey of building a food brand from scratch.

As the world celebrates International Year of Millets in 2023, here's a look at five Indians and their millet companies, helping farmers earn better growing the climate-resilient grains that require less water.