From a Modest ₹15,000 Investment to Lighting Up 8,000 Rooftops: The Journey of This Bootstrapped Indian Startup

In 2017, Kuldip Sorathiya faced a crossroads. Hailing from a farming family in Gujarat’s Kolda village, he was burdened with ₹17 lakh in family debt and had just seen his…

Fired from His US Job at 7 AM, This Indian Founder Now Leads a Startup Making $50K in Revenue

In a twist of fate, an Indian professional was abruptly dismissed during his 7 a.m. stand-up meeting with a U.S. remote employer. Months later, rather than retreating, he doubled down…

He built a toy empire, then lost ₹53,000 crore in 30 days

In 2010, Wang Ning founded Pop Mart, a Beijing-based company that would go on to transform the toy industry. Known for its blind-box collectibles like the hugely popular Labubu dolls,…

Raipur Brothers Disrupt Spice Market with Zip-Lock Masala Brand, Record ₹92 Cr Revenue

In 2018, brothers Akash Agrawalla and Ashish Agrawal from Raipur set out to reshape India’s spice industry. They launched Zoff Foods, a “pure masala” brand that combined hygienic processing with…

“I Let the Product Do the Marketing”: Chennai Entrepreneur Grows ₹30 Cr Business in 2 Years With Just 25 People

Starting in 2022, a Chennai entrepreneur named Kunal Bhandari launched a company in the adhesive and home repair sector called Gree. In just two years and with a team of…

He turned ₹20,000 into a ₹11,42,700 Cr Telecom Empire

Sunil Bharti Mittal, born on October 23, 1957, in Ludhiana, Punjab, is one of India’s most influential business leaders. While his father, Satpal Mittal, built his career in politics as…

How Sunny Leone Turned ₹10 Lakh Into a ₹10+ Crore Global Beauty Brand

In 2018, Sunny Leone turned her passion for beauty into reality with the launch of StarStruck, a cruelty-free and PETA-approved cosmetics line. Starting with just ₹10 lakh from her personal…

Two Delhi Friends Launch India’s First Floating Fitness Brand, Bringing Workouts on Water

In 2024, childhood friends Rachit Mittal and Geet Choithani launched GetWetFit, India’s first floating fitness brand based in Delhi. The startup offers workouts, meditation, and wellness routines, on water. The…

This Bengaluru food brand runs 60+ outlets in 9 cities, serves 1 lakh orders a month, and is now valued at ₹90 crore

India’s food and beverage market has a fresh disruptor, Boba Bhai, a Bengaluru-born QSR (quick service restaurant) brand that has quickly captured the attention of young consumers. Launched in 2023…

He earned ₹8,83,400 crore in a single day!

Larry Ellison, full name Lawrence Joseph Ellison, co-founder of Oracle Corporation, has long been a towering figure in technology. Born August 17, 1944, in New York City, his journey from…