Introduction: How Lenskart Changed the Eyewear Business in India Peyush Bansal is one of India’s most recognisable entrepreneurs, best known as the co-founder and CEO of Lenskart and as an investor on Shark Tank India. His entrepreneurial journey demonstrates how…
Anupam Mittal and Shaadi.com: How an Indian Entrepreneur Built a Matrimonial Technology Business
Introduction: Turning a Traditional Industry into an Online Business Anupam Mittal is one of India’s most recognised entrepreneurs and startup investors. As the founder of Shaadi.com and the People Group, he helped bring an age-old Indian tradition—arranged matchmaking—into the digital…
Aman Gupta and boAt: How an Indian Lifestyle Brand Challenged Global Electronics Companies
Introduction: The Story Behind boAt’s Rise Aman Gupta is among the best-known entrepreneurs in India’s startup ecosystem, largely because of his role in building boAt and his appearance as an investor on Shark Tank India. His business journey demonstrates how…
Ritesh Agarwal and OYO: How a Young Entrepreneur Built a Global Hospitality Business
Introduction: The Entrepreneur Who Wanted to Change Budget Hotels Ritesh Agarwal is one of the most recognisable entrepreneurs to emerge from India’s startup ecosystem. As the founder of OYO, he transformed a simple observation about budget accommodation into a technology-driven…
Kumar Mangalam Birla: The Companies, Brands and Business Strategy of the Aditya Birla Group.
Introduction: The Man Behind One of India’s Biggest Business Empires When consumers purchase cement to build a house, shop for branded clothing, use financial services or buy everyday products, they may not realise that many businesses across these industries belong…
Zepto Founders Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra: The Business Behind Quick Commerce
Introduction: The Young Founders Transforming Grocery Shopping in India Imagine ordering milk, bread, vegetables, snacks or household essentials on your smartphone and receiving them within minutes. What once required a trip to the neighbourhood grocery store has increasingly become a…
Vijay Shekhar Sharma and Paytm: From Mobile Recharges to a Fintech Business
Introduction: The Entrepreneur Behind India’s Digital Payments Revolution A decade ago, paying a shopkeeper, buying groceries or splitting a restaurant bill often meant carrying cash. Today, millions of Indians scan a QR code and complete transactions within seconds. The transformation…
Falguni Nayar’s Nykaa Story: How She Built a Beauty Business After 50
Introduction: A New Beginning at 49 Starting a business after decades in a corporate career may appear risky, particularly when many people believe entrepreneurship is a pursuit best suited to younger founders. Falguni Nayar challenged that assumption when she founded…
Nithin Kamath and Zerodha: How a Bootstrapped Brokerage Built a Massive Business
Introduction: The Brokerage That Changed India’s Stock Market India’s stock market has undergone a major transformation over the past decade. Technology has made investing more accessible, smartphones have simplified trading, and a growing number of individuals have started participating in…
How Radhakishan Damani Built DMart: The Business Model Behind India’s Retail Giant
In a retail market where businesses compete through advertising, attractive store designs, discounts and rapid expansion, DMart has followed a remarkably different path. Its proposition is straightforward: offer customers good-quality products at competitive prices while maintaining tight control over operating…