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When a ‘natural’ baby product raised questions, this Indian couple built Earthbaby, an honest baby-care brand rooted in 100% ingredient transparency and modern science. Today, it’s trusted by thousands of parents seeking safer skincare for their children.

A chance conversation with a waste collector changed how 20-year-old Karan saw Delhi’s recycling chain. What followed became ‘Finobadi’, a system that has processed 450 tonnes of waste, planted 3,318 trees and created steady, dignified income for more than 70 workers.

KOSHA.ai is a Bengaluru-based deep-tech initiative using IoT, AI and spectroscopy to bring transparency to India’s textile sector. By proving authenticity, enabling accurate fibre identification and supporting artisans, it is reshaping how craft and circularity are valued.

At 24, Prince Shukla returned to his Bihar village with plans on hold and a decision to make. What he started next is now shaping the way thousands of farmers grow, learn, and earn.

From scuba diving and learning new tech skills to exploring 20 countries, SeniorWorld is giving India’s seniors a vibrant second innings — filled with travel, learning, joy, and the freedom to live life exactly the way they want.

From Bengaluru, iGowise Mobility is changing urban transport with its self-balancing electric trike. Designed for safety, stability, and comfort, the trike empowers delivery workers, commuters, and micro-entrepreneurs to travel confidently even on India’s toughest streets.

Pooja Bangad, co-founder of SheWork, overcame family expectations to change women’s roles in tech. SheWork helps women return to the tech industry after breaks, fights for equal opportunities, and challenges the gender bias that holds women back, empowering them to grow and succeed in their careers.

What if furniture could grow, not be built? In Mumbai, architects Bhakti Loonawat and Suyash Sawant launched ‘Anomalia’ to turn mushrooms into consoles, blocks, and textiles — light, durable pieces that challenge how we think about design.

Founded by Navkaran Singh Bagga, Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems is a Kolkata-based startup creating clean drinking water from air. With over 100 million litres generated across 15 countries, it offers a sustainable alternative to groundwater, pipelines, and plastic bottles.

Bengaluru’s Aecoz, owned by Dhanvita Sathyanand, Srinidhi Rajaram, and Bharath Sathyanand, is proving that sustainable solutions don’t have to come at the cost of quality, durability, or revenue growth.