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How Shaily Mehrotra built a ₹1,500 Crore skincare brand from scratch

India’s skincare market is crowded with influencer-led brands, celebrity endorsements, and viral marketing gimmicks. Yet one company quietly scaled to an estimated ₹1,500 crore valuation by doing the opposite. That company is Fixderma. And the founder behind it is Shaily Mehrotra. In 2025, she joined the panel of Shark Tank India Season 5, marking a […]

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How Romita Mazumdar built Foxtale from scratch and redefined Indian skincare

India’s beauty and personal-care market has exploded over the last few years, but very few founders have disrupted it with the precision, consumer understanding, and scientific rigor that Romita Mazumdar brought with Foxtale. In just a short span, she built a skincare brand that crossed ₹700 crore GMV, attracted global investors, and now expanded into

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How a 22-Year-Old Nepali creator turned her visa rejection into a Clothing brand

For many young Nepali creators, getting a visa approved feels like the gateway to a bigger life. For Prasuna Thapa, a 22-year-old from Kathmandu, that gateway slammed shut in an instant. But instead of letting the rejection break her spirit, she used it as the spark that ignited one of Nepal’s most inspiring new fashion

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From Lockdown Idea to National Brand: The Business Journey of House of Chikankari

House of Chikankari is one of India’s most remarkable modern craft success stories. Built from a small home setup during the lockdown, the brand has grown into a nationwide movement that preserves heritage, empowers artisans, and delivers handcrafted fashion to a global audience. Their journey proves that timeless craftsmanship can thrive in the digital era

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How an Indian Engineer Built a ₹75,000 Crore Tech Empire – Journey of Neha Narkhede

Neha Narkhede: The Indian Engineer Who Built a ₹75,000 Crore Global Empire From the classrooms of Pune to the boardrooms of Silicon Valley, Neha Narkhede has built an empire worth billions — not just in valuation but in inspiration. Her journey reflects how Indian engineering brilliance can transform global technology and redefine innovation itself. From

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How this woman turned her pandemic job loss into a thriving handmade doll brand earning ₹10 lakhs a year.

The Fall That Sparked a New Beginning When the world shut down during COVID-19, thousands lost their jobs. Among them was Divya Tejaswi, a talented woman from India who refused to let fate dictate her future. What seemed like the end of stability became the beginning of a beautiful journey — the birth of Lalitha

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Discover How Sunny Leone Built StarStruck — the ₹10 Lakh Beauty Brand That Went Global

Sunny Leone, one of India’s most recognized celebrities, has redefined what it means to be an actress-turned-entrepreneur. Known for her fearless choices and authenticity, she has built StarStruck by Sunny Leone, a 100% self-owned beauty brand that’s making waves across the globe. In a world where many celebrities simply endorse products for profit, Sunny Leone

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How Sudharani Turned Jhunuk Crafts from Hobby into Earning ₹50,000 a Month

In the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh (originally from Odisha), Sudharani Marndimade a bold move: quitting her government-family’s expectations and a receptionist job tobuild Jhunuk Crafts. Starting in 2015, she invested her creativity into eco-friendly,handcrafted gift items. Today, she earns about ₹40,000–₹50,000 per month, selling piecesboth in India and abroad. This is her story. How

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How Palak Arora Turned Millets into Ready-to-Cook Meals for Everyone

At just 23, food technologist Palak Arora launched Millium under the umbrella of SatGuruSuperfoods — a brand that transforms humble millets into nutritious, ready-to-cook meals.Her startup not only champions healthy eating but also uplifts local farmers and reintroducestraditional grains in a modern, convenient format. How a Family Health Crisis Sparked an Idea The journey began

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How One Woman’s Crochet Skills Uplifted Tribal Women

In the town of Jhumri Telaiya, Jharkhand, 60-year-old homemaker Kanchan Bhadani hasquietly sparked a movement of empowerment—one crochet stitch at a time. What began asa childhood hobby has now grown into LoopHoop, a heartwarming initiative that teachestribal women how to create handmade crochet toys and earn a sustainable income fromhome. Rediscovering a Forgotten Skill Kanchan’s

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