Startup

Driven by her own experiences, former software developer Gayathri Kanumuri embarked on a mission to revolutionise breastfeeding support through her startup, 'NariCare'.

Pakka Limited, founded by K K Jhunjhunwala in 1981 in Ayodhya, now produces 50,000 tonnes of compostable packaging annually. Their factory runs on rice husk, recovering 95% of chemicals used.

Mansi Jain and Rajesh Jain, founded Digital Paani to help industries and residential societies treat wastewater efficiently and cost-effectively.

Prathima Viswanath started 'Ammamma's, a packaged food business offering ready-to-cook chapatis, idli-dosa batter, & more, aiming to reduce kitchen time for mothers while delivering home-cooked meals.

Kerala-based farmer Brijith Krishnan started Eatery Malbarikas, which makes dishes using sprouted cashew nuts. Interestingly, he enhanced the germination potential of cashews.

S Haripriya started 'Extrokids', an online toy store to provide brain development toys for children. Helped by her mother S Banu, the store gets 15,000 orders per month.

At 17, Gagan Anand moved to Delhi and started working at Pizza Hut for Rs 1,500. Today, he owns Scuzo Ice-O-Magic, specialising in popsicles and gelato.

Founder of Agapi Sikkim, Rinzing Choden Bhutia left a corporate career in Delhi to start a women-led, cruelty-free skincare brand that uses indigenous Himalayan plants as raw materials.

In 2021, three college friends Jagat Kalyan, Satyam Kumar, and Nitish Verma launched Taruwar Agro to make banana fibre folder, yoga mats, baskets, paintings, coasters, and more.

Reshma Suresh founded 'Tocco' to empower home chefs, helping them showcase their talents through homemade regional delicacies infused with nostalgia and local flavours.