women entrepreneurs

On weekends, a software tester from Kochi nurtures 300 vibrant Portulaca varieties from half an acre—fulfilling 50–100 orders daily by transforming her passion into profit.

Ranbir Kaur starts her mornings at 5 to sell homemade fruit cream. Locals know her as ‘Aunty Ji’— a name now going viral.

What started as a conversation between two sisters—about disability, design, and what childhood feels like—soon became a babywear brand. One that partners with artisans, writes poems into fabric, and makes space for softness in a fast-moving world. It’s less about trends, more about tenderness.

Sisters Taniya & Sujata started Suta with Rs 6 lakh. Today, it’s a Rs 50 Cr saree brand empowering 16,000 weavers. Here's how they did it.

Dr Megha Saxena transformed pine needle waste into valuable biochar-based products, addressing one of the root causes of forest fires while enhancing agriculture. Her startup, EcoChar, not only improves soil fertility but also promotes sustainable farming.

Aprajita Bansal runs Phal Phool, a startup that sells apples and other products grown on her family orchard in Banon, Himachal Pradesh.

Sushmita Kaneri, a software engineer-turned-social entrepreneur, launched Gullakaari to revive India’s endangered crafts and empower 1,000+ artisans with sustainable livelihoods. She is training them to make functional products through traditional art.

Born with Down Syndrome, 19-year-old Anu once struggled with writing, maths, and confidence. With her mother’s steady support, she slowly built a thriving lip balm business from home. This is her story.

From Krishna Yadav’s pickle empire to Dr Michelle Harrison’s nurturing home for orphans, these stories remind us of the unyielding strength and creativity that motherhood inspires, affirming that while a mother's path might be challenging, it can also lead to extraordinary accomplishments.

From baby towels to nappies, 78-year-old Krishnaveni Bangara stitches everything a newborn needs with care and love. Her business, Kitty’s Care, began 24 years ago, sparked by the birth of her granddaughter, and continues to thrive today.