Indian entrepreneurs 2025
The spirit of Indian entrepreneurship is entering a defining moment, driven by founders who see business not only as opportunity but as responsibility. Their stories reveal how innovation and purpose can converge to shape the nation's future
1. Bhagwanta Singh: Founder, SRBS Bhartiya Airways
In 2025, when India speaks of innovation and pride, one dream is ready to take flight: Bhartiya Airways, founded by visionary Bhagwanta Singh. His mission is not just to launch an airline, but to give every Indian the wings to fly.
The countdown has begun. The moment DGCA grants permission, Bhartiya Airways will soar into the skies. For millions, it represents more than air travel; it is hope, opportunity, and national pride in motion.
Unlike global giants chasing profit, Singh's focus is on the common passenger. From fuel-efficient aircraft to green aviation, from metros to small towns, his vision connects India's heart. What makes Bhartiya Airways unique is not only innovation, but its soul, rooted in Indian values and aspirations.
For more information, visit: https://www.bhartiyaairways.com/
2. Ishaan and Akshit Talwar: Transforming Properties into Boutique Hospitality Landmarks
Brothers Ishaan and Akshit Talwar divide their roles with clarity. Ishaan focuses on partnerships, expansion, and food and beverage innovation, while Akshit oversees daily operations, compliance, and financial management. This balance has allowed them to build HST Hospitality into a credible name in boutique hospitality since its start in 2016.
The brand is known for adaptive transformations, such as 1 Amiras in Udaipur, where a 1960s villa was redesigned into a modern luxury retreat, and Parkk Boutique in Jodhpur, which reopened successfully after a compliance-led turnaround. Today, HST operates with over 150 keys across four properties with a target of 250 keys by 2026, serving both leisure and business clients, including organisations like the Indian Air Force, ONGC, Oil India, and BHEL.
For more information, visit: https://hsthospitality.com/
3. Mohit Arora and Puneet Sharma: Shaping the Future of Medical Education Through Medigrad
Founded in 2018 by Mohit Arora and Puneet Sharma, Medigrad was born from their shared vision to bridge the gap in advanced training for doctors after MBBS. Together, they bring 30+ years of expertise in healthcare, education, and business leadership. Mohit drives edtech's innovation, expansion, and marketing, while Puneet spearheads growth, operations, and hospital partnerships, making Medigrad a trusted name in medical learning.
Medigrad's fellowship programs blend online modules with clinical exposure, allowing doctors to upskill without stepping away from patient care. Over 5,000 doctors have enhanced their expertise through 30,000+ learning hours, supported by 80+ hospital partnerships.
With a vision to make quality medical education accessible, the founders are shaping careers and raising healthcare standards with Medigrad.
To learn more, visit: www.medigrad.com
4. Ram Solanki: Driving Film and Music Promotions Across India
Ram Solanki's journey with Ghanchi Media began in 2014 in Jalandhar, driven by his postgraduate training in Media and Entertainment and a clear focus on film and music promotion. Over the past decade, he has expanded the company into Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, while building a network of 100 associates across India.
With 11 years of industry experience, Solanki leads a 30-member team that has marketed thousands of music videos and numerous feature films. His approach is rooted in practical, strategic marketing rather than empty showmanship, which has earned Ghanchi Media recognition among production houses, actors, and music labels. For Solanki, growth means staying close to India's entertainment hubs while keeping campaigns sharp, creative, and result-driven.
For more information, visit: https://www.ghanchimedia.com
5. From PhD Roots to Industrial Leadership: The Rise of Prasinos shaped by the vision of Dr. Anupam Mukherjee and Dr. Aditi Mullick
Prasinos Tech Innovations started when Dr. Anupam Mukherjee from BITS Pilani and Dr. Aditi Mullick from IIT Kharagpur decided their research belonged in the real world, not just academic journals. Anupam had spent years working on water and wastewater treatment, while Aditi specialized in cavitation-based technology and how to actually scale it up. Instead of staying in academia, they built India's first Hydrodynamic Cavitation-based nanobubble technology company, creating homegrown solutions that support both Atmanirbhar Bharat and global sustainability goals.
Their nanobubble technology creates bubbles so small, under 100 nanometers, that they behave completely differently from regular bubbles. These nanoscopic bubbles stick around in water much longer, delivering oxygen exactly where it's needed. Prasinos has delivered proven results across diverse applications - enhancing crop yield in agriculture, improving water quality in aquaculture, optimizing efficiency in STPs/ETPs, and driving sustainability in industrial processes through their patented nanobubble technology. What makes it practical is that the system has no moving parts and works with existing setups, making advanced water treatment something Indian businesses can actually afford.
For more information, visit: https://prasinostech.co.in/nano-bubble-technology/
6. From Dreamers to Changemakers: The Founders of The House of Makeba
When four individuals came together in 2018, they weren't just opening a restaurant; they were reshaping how vegetarian dining could feel. Today, their creation is celebrated as the best veg restaurant in Ahmedabad.
Ram Singhal envisioned a space where warmth and quality were constants. Nipun Kanodia took charge of growth, balancing tradition with modernity in every new outlet. Prateek Parihar built operational systems that made excellence repeatable. And Chef Shailesh Acharya, with his culinary genius and IIHM gold medal, crafted menus that made vegetarian food exciting again.
Their combined passion has turned The House of Makeba into one of Gujarat's most celebrated names in dining, proving that when vision is shared, success multiplies.
For more information, visit: https://www.thehouseofmakeba.com/
7. Raymond Swamy: Changing Lonavala's Real Estate Scenario Through Trust and Credibility
Raymond Swamy is the founder of Ace Estate, a real estate consultancy operating exclusively in Lonavala. With a professional background in merchant shipping and a deep-rooted connection to the region, he has built a business that addresses key gaps in the local property market, pricing inconsistencies, poor documentation, and a lack of regulatory clarity.
Drawing on both lived experience and sector-specific training, Raymond established Ace Estate as a specialised service for serious investors. The firm focuses on due diligence, regulatory alignment, and structured sales practices, elements that are often overlooked in the second-home and land acquisition space.
His approach is direct, compliance-led, and grounded in practical knowledge of the area's zoning laws, land-use patterns, and buyer expectations. Raymond continues to position Ace Estate as a dependable option for clients seeking clean-title properties, verified approvals, and data-driven guidance in a market where trust is often missing.
To learn more, visit: https://aceestate.in/
8. Hardik Kumar Dewan: Young Changemaker Driving Innovation, Service, and Sustainability
At just 19, Hardik Kumar Dewan has emerged as one of India's youngest changemakers, blending law, leadership, and innovation with purpose. From food drives and sapling plantations, he went on to establish the Hardik Dewan Foundation, a registered trust under CSR-1, 80G, 12A, 10A, and NITI Aayog. His flagship initiatives, Greenify India, aiming to plant 100,000 trees annually, and Foodonation, supporting vulnerable families, highlight his commitment to sustainability and social impact. His innovations include the Co-Terminator Shield for healthcare workers and Beetle Messenger, India's indigenous app, while ItsCoolApp has benefitted 2,000+ students.
Hardik has organised Haryana's first YouTubers and Influencers Meet and the landmark Youth Lead Dialogue at Bharat Mandapam, ensuring youth voices reach the United Nations. His efforts have been commended by the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu and the Hon'ble Vice President have received recognition from the national to the international level. He continues to inspire a greener, fairer, and more youth-inclusive future.
For more information, visit: https://www.hardikdewan.com
9. Kuruva Venkataramana Murthy: Rewriting Leadership at the Speed of Consciousness
Kuruva Venkataramana Murthy is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and founder of One in the Universe, a transformational leadership ecosystem that blends ancient dharma, energy intelligence, and modern strategy to awaken a new kind of leadership.
A former marketing strategist turned consciousness architect, Murthy has worked with CXOs, startup founders, educators, and youth across India, guiding them not through tactics, but through truth. His coaching programs, keynotes, and frameworks help leaders move from pressure to presence, from control to coherence.
Murthy's books, "Inspire Impact Ignite," call leaders to live their leadership, not just claim the title, while "AI Driven Leadership: Adapt. Amplify. Accelerate" challenges decision-makers to scale technology without losing their ethics.
Through One in the Universe, Murthy has built a practical system where storytelling, sacred geometry, and strategic execution meet. His models, rooted in consciousness, help leaders influence not just behavior, but belief.
For more information, visit: https://www.oneintheuniverse.in/
10. Swwapnil Kalynkar: Turning authentic connections into a global movement without spending on ads
In today's world, where digital noise drowns out meaning, People of Substance by LifeMasterâ¢Ã¯Â¸Â brings networking back to its roots - trust, authenticity, and contribution.
Founded by Swwapnil Kalynkar, who rose from a small village in Maharashtra to stages of Nas Summit India & Asia, the movement has grown into a global force. By attending 300+ events, partnering with Nas.io and the Think and Grow Rich Institute, and becoming the only Indian brand in Alex Hormozi's ACQ Scale Advisory, Swwapnil proved that authentic human connections can build businesses beyond borders.
Since January 2024, LifeMasterâ¢Ã¯Â¸Â has crossed $100K GMV - without ads or social media spend. The secret? Curating Circles of Substance where entrepreneurs collaborate, not compete.
Because in a world chasing followers, it's the people of substance who create legacies.
For more information, visit: www.lifemasterinternational.com
11. Shubham Jain and Ankit Mangal: Simplifying Tax Compliance for NRIs Through SaveTaxs
Shubham Jain's journey reflects determination against the odds. Forced to leave school after 10th class, he built his way forward through small ventures before co-founding SaveTaxs. His drive comes from turning personal challenges into purpose. Partnering with him is Ankit Mangal, a Mechanical Engineering graduate whose technical skills and calm approach provide balance to the team. Together, they bring persistence and clarity to a business born from real need.
Founded in Jaipur in 2020, SaveTaxs helps NRIs, OCIs, and foreign nationals navigate India's complex tax and compliance landscape. By blending professional expertise with digital tools, it has processed over 250,000 applications, served 15,000 clients in more than 30 countries, and enabled refunds of over â¹10 crore. Its mission: make compliance simpler, transparent, and accessible worldwide.
To learn more, visit: https://savetaxs.com/
