25YO Chandigarh couple started a women ethnic wear brand in 2021 with just Rs 50,000 investment – generated Rs 3 Cr revenue in the last 8 months.

After two failed businesses, NIFT textile designer Ritika rose like a phoenix from the ashes. She started women ethnic wear brand Sanskritam in 2021 with just Rs. 50,000 in Chandigarh. In the last eight  months, the brand has already crossed Rs 3 crore revenue. Ritika, 27, narrated an inspiring entrepreneurial journey to Startup Pedia. Ritika […]

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With no background in apparel or textile industry, this husband wife duo built a Rs 240 Cr clothing brand

Founded by IIM graduates Anusha Chandrashekar and Alok Paul in 2018, the Noida-based D2C brand Berrylush is a manifestation of the lack of cost-effective western wear apparel in the Indian e-commerce market space. This was a niche within a niche but still a place worth exploring. Anusha (a fashion enthusiast) and Alok (an e-commerce expert) […]

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These IIT grads left their 22 years of successful careers to sell 100% Clean Label Breakfast Essentials – Now the brand is valued at ₹100 Cr

IIT Roorkee colleagues Vishal Rastogi and Vikas Singh took different paths after clearing IIT in 1995. But, the universe was manifesting something unexpected for them. After 22 years they met in a college reunion and hence the idea of starting a 100% Clean Label Breakfast Essentials Business was born.  After IIT, Vikas went to XLRI […]

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How a discussion about surgical equipment over a cup of tea turned into Rs 15 crore turnover demi fine jewelry startup idea

Pune based entrepreneur Pallavi Mohadikar and orthopedic surgeon-turned-entrepreneur Amol Patwari launched demi fine jewelry brand- Palmonas in 2022 that sells varieties of jewelry made of Sterling silver and stainless steel coated with 18 carat gold that lasts for decades.  In 15 months the brand has clocked Rs 15 crore in revenue.  The aha moment One […]

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This Bangalore-based startup lets users go solar with zero rooftop installations – and offers power bills from more than 70+ power providers across India.

In 2019, Mathew Samuel was a college student at MIT Pune, studying product design, where constant conversations about how products are made and how they impact the environment were the norm.  He knew about climate change, but the scale of it all didn’t really hit him until something life-changing happened.  That year, his hometown in […]

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Tired of seeing people lose money on betting apps, this entrepreneur launched a money-free sports prediction app – got 8 lakh users in 1 month.

Founded in January 2023, BeBetta is an Ahmedabad-based comprehensive sports betting mobile application and platform that allows users to predict , play, and win without the risk or use of real money. With meticulous product development, the platform was officially launched in October 2023. BeBetta’s founder is Meet Shah, a seasoned entrepreneur. He did his […]

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Meet these IIT Grads who built a plant-based air purifier to improve air quality, never got funding after the episode aired

Air pollution is becoming an increasingly pressing challenge in India, posing serious health risks and deteriorating air quality year after year. The consequences of breathing in polluted air, such as mental fog and cardiovascular diseases, are a growing concern.  Fortunately, a team of young & innovative entrepreneurs from IIT Kanpur & Ropar, has created a […]

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This brother-sister duo makes grandmother-style home-grown pickles – & are set to touch Rs 25 crore revenue

In today’s fast-paced world, where convenience often takes an upper hand over tradition, the craving for the taste of homemade pickles – the kind our grandmothers used to make, has remained constant.  There’s something about the tangy, spicy, and flavorful pickles that conjures up warm memories of childhood and family gatherings.  It was precisely this […]

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Two friends quit their 9-5 corporate jobs to build IoT-based Home & Kitchen appliances – made Rs 35 Cr in FY23.

Founded in March 2019 and headquartered in Chennai, Geek Technology is an electric appliances brand. It aims to revolutionize Indian kitchens and homes with Technology based appliances offering convenience & healthy living.  Geek was founded by two entrepreneurs and former colleagues – Murugan Dhandapani and Prathap A. With an innovative approach, they’ve transformed everyday cooking […]

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Bankers-turned-entrepreneurs are making gold loan easier – offer quick disbursals and doorstep services

Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Bangalore, Radian Finserv is being noticed in the financial services sector with its unique approach to gold loan lending.  Co-founded by industry veterans Sumit Sharma and Sanjiv Bhasin the company has swiftly risen to prominence by leveraging their combined decades of experience in banking and financial services, including roles […]

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