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Ratan Tata – Tata Group
A visionary industrialist and a true symbol of leadership with heart. Ratan Tata expanded the Tata empire globally, yet is remembered more for his humility, charity , and nation-first vision. He showed that greatness is measured not just by profits, but by values.
Ritesh Agarwal – OYO Rooms
At just 19, Ritesh dropped out of college with a dream to make affordable stays accessible. What began with a handful of budget hotels is now a global hospitality brand, redefining travel for millions.
Falguni Nayar – Nykaa
After decades in investment banking, she took the leap at 50 to chase her entrepreneurial dream. Nykaa is now India’s top beauty and lifestyle platform and Falguni is the richest self-made woman entrepreneur in the country showing it’s never too late.
Kunal Bahl – Snapdeal
When his US visa got rejected, Kunal could’ve given up. Instead, he returned to India and co-founded Snapdeal, one of the earliest e-commerce success stories that paved the way for the startup boom.
Richa Kar – Zivame
When people hesitated to even talk about lingerie shopping, Richa Kar built Zivame to normalize the conversation. Her bold vision made online lingerie shopping comfortable and empowering for women across India.
Anubhav Dubey – Chai Sutta Bar
With just ₹3 lakh and big dreams, Anubhav launched a tea chain targeting youth. Today, Chai Sutta Bar is in 200+ cities, serving kulhad chai with a desi twist, proving simple ideas can have massive impact.
Vineeta Singh – Sugar Cosmetics
Vineeta once rejected a ₹1 crore job offer to pursue entrepreneurship.Through tireless hard work, she built Sugar Cosmetics into a millennial-favorite brand, inspiring women to take bold risks and believe in their vision.
Vidit Aatrey & Sanjeev Barnwal – Meesho
These IIT graduates wanted to empower small sellers, especially women, to start online businesses. Today, Meesho is one of India’s fastest-growing e-commerce platforms, giving lakhs of people financial independence.
Sachin & Binny Bansal – Flipkart
What started from a small apartment in Bengaluru as an online bookstore grew into India’s biggest e-commerce giant,inspiring a generation of startups.
Deepinder Goyal – Zomato
It began as a simple food review site. Today, Zomato is a household name in food delivery, operating in multiple countries. Deepinder’s journey shows how adapting to consumer needs can fuel massive growth.
Sridhar Vembu – Zoho
Working out of a small Tamil Nadu village, Sridhar built Zoho into a global SaaS giant. His story breaks the myth that world-class companies can only be built in Silicon Valley– innovation can thrive anywhere.