Startup Originals Team
- February 17, 2026
How Hi-Lite Group Built a 30-Year Conglomerate Where Employee Loyalty Is as Valued as Growth
From a regional real estate venture in Kerala to a diversified conglomerate spanning real estate, construction, retail, and hospitality, Hi-Lite Group has built its success on more than buildings and…
Startup Originals Team
- February 11, 2026
From Making 600 Hawai Slippers a Day to Building a ₹2,100 Crore Footwear Empire
From Making 600 Hawai Slippers a Day to Building a ₹2,100 Crore Footwear Empire What began as a modest manufacturing effort in Kerala has grown into one of India’s largest…
Startup Originals Team
- February 9, 2026
From a Small Barber Shop to a ₹1,200 Crore Empire: The Incredible Journey of Ramesh Babu
The story of Ramesh Babu is one of India’s most inspiring real-life success stories, proof that ambition, discipline, and patience can turn the most ordinary beginnings into extraordinary outcomes. Based…
Startup Originals Team
- February 2, 2026
From a ₹5,000 Loan to a ₹76,100 Crore Solar Empire: The Rise of Waaree Energies
From a village that once lived without reliable electricity to building one of the world’s largest solar manufacturing companies, Hitesh Doshi’s journey is a powerful story of vision, resilience, and…
Startup Originals Team
- January 31, 2026
From a Modest Beginning to a Recognised Realty Brand: The Rise of Confident Group
The journey of Confident Group is a story of ambition, rapid growth, and entrepreneurial drive that reshaped parts of South India’s real estate landscape. Founded in 2005 by Dr. C….
Startup Originals Team
- January 27, 2026
Mysore Sandal Soap: The 108-Year-Old Legacy That Turned Karnataka’s Sandalwood Into Global Pride
Few Indian brands carry history, heritage, and emotion as deeply as Mysore Sandal Soap. At over 108 years old, it stands as Karnataka’s pride and the world’s only soap made…
Startup Originals Team
- January 26, 2026
From ₹50 to a ₹15,600 Crore Real Estate Empire: The Extraordinary Journey of PNC Menon
From growing up in extreme poverty in Kerala to building one of India’s most respected real estate companies, PNC Menon’s life story is a powerful example of resilience, discipline, and…
Startup Originals Team
- January 24, 2026
From ₹1,000 a Month to ₹50,400 Crore: The Rise of Solar Industries Founder Satyanarayan Nuwal
From dropping out after Class 10 to building one of India’s most powerful defence and explosives companies, the journey of Satyanarayan Nandlal Nuwal stands as one of the most compelling…
Startup Originals Team
- January 21, 2026
How an ₹86 Crore Bet Turned Into ₹32,000 Crore: The Sanjeev Bikhchandani Story
An early investment of just ₹86 crore in Zomato has grown into a stake worth nearly ₹32,000 crore over 13 years, making it one of the most successful startup investments…
Startup Originals Team
- January 16, 2026
How Lodha’s ‘Building a Better Life’ Vision Is Reshaping India’s Real Estate Landscape
Lodha Group’s long-running vision of “Building a Better Life” has evolved into one of the most influential success stories in India’s real estate sector, redefining how homes are designed, marketed,…









