Startup

These 5 Indian startups are redefining fashion—blending style with sustainability using recycled plastic, handlooms & ethical practices. Fashion with purpose, for those who care what they wear.

Siddharth A K, Sooraj Verma, and Alvin George run ‘Carbon & Whale,’ converting plastic waste into tiles and furniture, preventing 10,000 kg from reaching landfills.

Greenway Grameen Infra, co-founded by Ankit Mathur and Neha Juneja, developed the 'Smart Stove' to replace traditional chulhas, cutting smoke, saving fuel, and easing rural women's work.

At 21, Manipur’s Yangmila Zimik overcame societal stigma and financial challenges as a single mother, turning her entrepreneurial journey into a thriving food brand, 'Shirin Products'.

Dr Sumitra Meena, a paediatrician who grew up in a Rajasthan village has built Babynama, a digital paediatric care platform that provides 24/7 support for parents through calls and WhatsApp.

Cancrie, co-founded by Akshay Jain and Mahi Singh, is making nanocarbon for batteries from coconut shells. The couple shares how their patented technology is building better energy storage solutions.

In Sadri, Rajasthan, the Raika community, known for herding camels, has shifted from trading to sustainable camel milk production through Camel Charisma.

Usha Shrotiya launched 'Mama Nourish', that is striving to save legacy laddoo recipes by giving them a modern twist. She has buyers in over 150 corporate establishments like Google, Netflix, and IKEA.

Kolkata's Chaitali Das started her organisation, 'Rakshak Foundation', works with prison inmates to making jute products and revive the once-flourishing industry.

After facing rejection in UPSC, Jigyasu Agarwal launched ‘Rebounce’ to help aspirants build fulfilling careers through mentorship and upskilling.