Startup

Discover how a mother-son duo in Ernakulam turned oyster mushroom farming at home into a profitable business, earning Rs 35,000–Rs 40,000 daily with smart techniques.

After witnessing his grandmother’s hardships in the fields, Trivikram Kumar launched XMachines to build AI-powered farm robots now helping farmers across Telangana, Karnataka and Haryana.

Shark Tank pitches use many startup terms. This dictionary helps readers understand how startups work, with simple explanations of valuation, margins, burn rate, runway, and exits.

Maharashtra has partnered with startup Infusory to introduce offline AR learning in 121 tribal schools, helping students visualise science, maths, and more.

Smart Joules saves energy in hospitals. Bluencore Games turns play into climate awareness. Yet both struggled for funds until support from cKinetics helped them scale. Their journeys show why raising capital for sustainability is never simple, but always worth it.

P Lakshmi Priya turned her son’s health battle into Thinasari Keerai, a spinach startup offering over 40 green recipes loved in India and abroad.

Inspired by her mother’s recipe, Mumbai’s Nitya launched Nei Native in 2021. Today, she earns Rs 10 lakh/month by making bilona-method ghee.

Started in 1989 with a small cart and big dreams, this father-son duo turned Ram Ki Bandi into Hyderabad’s most loved dosa destination.

When his banana crop fetched poor returns, Ashok Gade decided to innovate. His patented banana biscuits now bring in Rs 25 lakh annually and customers across India.

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.