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Manu J. Nair, Co-Founder & CEO, Ethereal Exploration Guild, alongside co-founders Prashant and Shubhayu, is on a mission to make space more accessible. Their flagship project? The Razor Crest Mk-1, the world's first fully reusable medium-lift rocket. With groundbreaking technology and an ambitious vision, they're setting out to democratize space for emerging nations and the global economy alike.

Picture this, in bustling metro cities, securing a loan for a gadget is as simple as a few swipes on an app. But just a few hundred kilometers away, farmers struggle to get credit for essentials like seeds and fertilizers. For Arjun Ahluwalia, this stark disparity was the spark that ignited the creation of Jai Kisan.

With Chandana at the helm, the company is not just reaching for the stars—it's creating the pathways for others to do the same. Entering its commercial phase in 2025, Skyroot's emphasis on cost-efficient technologies like 3D-printing and optimized designs ensures a sustainable path to profitability as well.

"Being from Haryana, staying true to my roots comes naturally to me. I come from a humble background, so I deeply under stand the value of things. I don't worry about what others think—I prefer to present myself as I truly am. I believe people appreciate that honesty, and that's what connects me with them," Ankit Baiyanpuria, Fitness Influencer

Pranav Agarwal's story is more than an entrepreneurial success; it's a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. As SW Network continues to grow, Pranav's vision of creating an "India-first" global network is inspiring a new generation of dreamers and doers.

We realized that high upfront costs were a significant barrier to adopting electric vehicles (EVs) in a cost-conscious market like India, says Pulkit Khurana, co-founder, Battery Smart

Parth Jindal's bird's eye view on the Indian electric vehicle (EV) market, led to a significant milestone in JSW MG India JV

With multiple feathers in his hat, he doesn't consider himself a celebrated chef yet. "I'm still working towards that goal, but choosing this path was the easiest decision I've ever made," Adwait Anantwar, Head Chief, INJA

"Throughout this journey, the core belief of addressing critical consumer pain points has held strong. However, we've had to adapt by refining operations and improving efficiency, especially in response to external challenges," Aadit Palicha, CEO & Co-Founder, Zepto

When asked what she looks for while investing, Mira Kapoor, co-founder of Akind says, "I look for unrealistic drive and a desire to win at all costs in a founder. Between idea to execution lies the passion of a founder."

"For 2nd generation entrepreneurs, it is a ready platform to showcase their professional abilities. I believe in filling in the gaps and expanding the 1st generation business to the next level," Mahesh N R, TSL Group

"My childhood hobby of flying Remote Control planes turned into a mainstream business in one of the exponentially growing industries. It didn't allow me to think twice before launching this company," Paras Jain, Founder & CEO, Indo Wings

"The goal is to establish a solid foundation and brand recognition at a national level before considering any international expansion. By solidifying our national reach, we will be in a better position to assess the right timing and resources for exploring global markets in the future," Aditya Amit Modak, CO-founder & Director, Gargi by Png

"I realized that by combining my business expertise with a strategic approach to digital marketing, I could create a solution that empowered businesses to unlock the true potential of their data through AI," Himanshu Pandey, Founder & CEO Segumento

"We're bringing the cost of space access down to as little as USD 350-2000/kg. That's 1/8th the cost of SpaceX's Falcon 9 and 1/35th the global launch price average," Manu J. Nair Co-founder & CEO, Ethereal Exploration Guild

"I saw a massive gap in how businesses approached digital security. It wasn't just a need; it was an absolute necessity," Prameel Arjun Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Prikus Tech

Their next trigger of growth centres around expanding presence and offerings in the global market

The start-up has served over 1.5 crore customers. It has 7.5+ lakh driver-partners on board and is present in 20+ cities across India

With a direct connection with more than 5000-plus farmers and producers, we ensure the products meet the highest quality standards, says, Akash Sharma, co-founder and CEO, Farmley

Agarwal is a proud alumnus of IIT Bombay, where he earned a BTech and MTech degree in Aerospace Engineering. This 35-year-old is also the founder of Purple Style Labs, the country's largest omnichannel luxury fashion platform that has investments from actor Madhuri Dixit, Akash Bhanshali and more.

Vidur Gupta is a 31-year-old co-founder of Third Eye Distillery who graduated from the University of St. Andrews with an M.A. in Economics and Management and started his career at a premium health food company, Eat Natural in London before returning to India in 2016.