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When EaseMyTrip (EMT)—co-founded by the Pitti brothers: Nishant, Prashant, and Rikant Pitti—went public in 2021, it was an investor favourite. The IPO was massively oversubscribed, and early investors saw returns soar by over 320% within a year. EMT prided itself on being one of the only consistently profitable new-age tech businesses on the Indian exchanges, even earning…

India is rapidly cementing its position as the world’s second-largest hub for Generative AI startups, a segment that has seen remarkable 3.7X growth. Recognizing this momentum and aligning with the “IndiaAI Mission,” Google launched the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First program. Selected from over 1,600 applications, the 20 startups in the 2025 cohort represent the sharp…

The idea for Mithila Foods was born not in a boardroom, but in a distant hostel room at IIT Bombay. Three friends—Shubham Sunderka (CEO) and brothers Ankit Kumar (COO) and Anshu Kumar—all hailing from the Bihar-Jharkhand region, realized a common problem: the deep longing for authentic regional staples like sattu, katarni chuda, and makhana that simply weren’t available in big cities. For years, every trip…

Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho Corporation, is not your typical tech billionaire. An IIT Madras and Princeton alumnus, Vembu famously left the allure of Silicon Valley to return to his roots in rural Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu. This decision became the bedrock of his unique business philosophy: that world-class software can be built in villages by nurturing…

The story of Dr. Jupally Rameshwar Rao is a powerful testament to the transformative potential of education and entrepreneurial grit. Born into a modest farming family in Mahabubnagar district, Telangana, his early life was defined by necessity—he often walked several kilometers daily just to attend school. That foundational struggle for education fueled a vision that would eventually make him one…

The world of fine jewellery is undergoing a major shift, moving from mined stones to consciously created alternatives. Leading this charge in India is Namita Kothari, a Mumbai-based entrepreneur who has brilliantly blended ethical values with an affordable-luxury positioning. Her brand, Akoirah by Augmont, launched in 2023, is disrupting the diamond market by offering lab-grown diamonds—which are…

At the forefront of India’s deep-tech revolution is IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, an entity backed by IIT Madras and the DST, focused on turning high-end research into real-world impact. Dr. M. J. Shankar Raman, Chief Manager – Technical, articulates the foundation’s unique, hands-on incubation philosophy: “We nurture every startup like a child.” In an ecosystem often obsessed…

The world of cinema often spotlights stories of perseverance, but few are as inspiring as that of Anuparna Roy. Hailing from the humble Narayanpur village in Purulia, West Bengal, Anuparna’s journey is a testament to the power of passion against conventional expectations. Against the backdrop of initial skepticism from her family and a career path filled…

In a bustling metropolis like Mumbai, thousands of faces blend into the daily crowd. Yet, the story of one man, Bharat Jain, stands apart as a paradox that challenges the very definition of poverty and wealth. Often seen begging near high-traffic areas like the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST) station and Azad Maidan, Bharat Jain appears to…

In a world where success is often measured by corporate ladder climbing, Ajay Gopinath chose a drastically different path. After years spent as a Citigroup employee, he traded his high-stakes banking career for the controlled, quiet environment of his own home. His new venture? Growing tiny, nutrient-packed microgreens. Ajay’s story is proof that a massive…