Republic Day 2026 special featuring Indian leaders driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and nation-building for a stronger Bharat.
Republic Day 2026
As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, the nation reflects on the values of unity, resilience, and progress enshrined in its Constitution. In 2026, Bharat stands at a defining moment - driven by innovation, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and a new generation of leaders shaping the country’s future.
From business and technology to media, innovation, and nation-building initiatives, these Indian leaders are contributing in their own ways to strengthening the foundation of a self-reliant, inclusive, and globally respected Bharat. Their vision, commitment, and impact continue to inspire progress and empower communities across the country.
This special Republic Day feature highlights Indian leaders who are playing a meaningful role in driving the idea of a stronger Bharat, through leadership, purpose, and dedication to national growth.
Ankur Srivastava, Founder, Qi Media Network
Ankur Srivastava is the founder of Qi Media Network, a rapidly growing digital media ecosystem focused on startups, business, entrepreneurship, and national development. He has built a strong network of niche-based news platforms that highlight India’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape and emerging business voices.
Through his leadership, Qi Media Network contributes to strengthening India’s digital information ecosystem by promoting responsible journalism, founder stories, and business-driven narratives that support innovation and economic growth. His work aligns with the vision of a self-reliant and progressive Bharat, empowering readers with knowledge and insight.
On the occasion of Republic Day 2026, Ankur Srivastava represents India’s new-generation media leadership, committed to nation-building through awareness, entrepreneurship, and credible digital storytelling.
Nandini Mahant, Founder and Creative Director of Sorta Famous
Nandini Mahant is redefining how modern Indian brands build credibility and influence. Through her culture-first PR and brand communications studio, she works closely with founders, creators, and emerging businesses to help them scale with clarity, authenticity, and purpose.
Her vision aligns with a stronger Bharat that values ethical growth, original storytelling, and homegrown entrepreneurship. Through Sorta Famous, Nandini actively supports Indian talent and believes that true nation-building today lies in empowering ideas and businesses that create long-term, meaningful impact.
Nikhil Jathar & Varun Borawake: Taking Indian SaaS Global
Nikhil Jathar (Co-founder & CTO) and Varun Borawake (Co-founder & CEO) of AvanSaber are redefining how Indian engineering serves the global technology landscape. Bridging Pune and the U.S., the duo has delivered multiple high-impact platforms, including the successfully acquired ZapInventory and the open-source infrastructure tool, SiteKit. With Jathar, a Forbes Technology Council member, championing an "AI-first" approach to development, AvanSaber empowers small businesses with enterprise-grade automation. Together, they represent the new wave of Indian technocrats building scalable intellectual property that puts India firmly on the map as a global innovation hub.
Ms. Reena Beri, Founder of Triksha Edutech and Nutriveda Wellness Center
An innovative entrepreneur having founded two impactful enterprises with practical effect, leveraging her 21+ years in corporate capability building and 5 years in holistic well-being. Through Triksha Edutech, she has spearheaded impactful programs like high-impacted senior leadership coaching, communication excellence, behavioral transformations, performance readiness, influencing more than 72,300 professionals across the globe through partnerships established through several multinational corporations as well as academic institutions. This is supplemented by her wellness brand Nutriveda Wellness that created the wellness transformation of over 5,000 clients globally, covering segments such as PCOS wellness, weight management, diabetes reversal, digestive wellness, and immune systems. Both of these undertakings are underpinned by a common philosophy of "Impact over Instruction, " a belief in application over delivery to effect change and a social footprint of a positive nature.
Mr. Sunil Malviya founder, Malviya Factual Communication
In 2020, when COVID-19 lockdowns brought traditional communication to a halt, businesses and individuals struggled to share their stories. Mr. Sunil Malviya founded Malviya Factual Communication to address this gap, connecting Indian entrepreneurs, startups, and organisations with digital news platforms through honest, consistent, and strategic communication.
Over the years, it has evolved into an integrated platform combining traditional PR, digital PR, and marketing, enabling Indian businesses to build visibility, trust, and scale confidently. What sets the agency apart is its principled approach. Every project is carefully assessed, and only businesses that contribute positively to India’s growth are supported. Unlike many PR agencies that work with any client, Malviya Factual Communication avoids promoting ventures that could harm consumers or hinder national progress, Malviya Factual Communication contributes to the nation’s growth, empowering a stronger, self-reliant Bharat.
Komaldeep Sodhi, Founder of wzatco.com
Komaldeep Sodhi is the visionary force behind wzatco.com, a digital-first brand that is redefining the way India consumes content. Driven by a conviction that the future of media is immersive and boundless, Sodhi has steered the platform to become the gold standard in smart projection technology.
Rejecting the status quo of unbranded, low-fidelity electronics, Sodhi championed a "Quality-First" revolution. His strategic direction led to industry-defining milestones, including the launch of India’s first projector with Google Android 13.0 and the introduction of the optically closed-engine architecture. These innovations have validated his strategy, propelling wzatco.com to become India’s No.1 Best Seller Brand on Amazon and building a loyal community of over one million users.
With a footprint that spans the length and breadth of the country, Sodhi’s impact is measured in the clarity of the experiences he delivers. By fusing cutting-edge specifications-like 4K support and autofocus capability-with an unparalleled support infrastructure, Komaldeep Sodhi is successfully executing his mission to transform every blank wall into a window of infinite possibilities.
Mohammed Fayaz, Founder, Triumphs of Talent
Mohammed Fayaz is an entrepreneur focused on building systems that strengthen India’s talent and leadership ecosystem. Through Triumphs of Talent (ToT), he has created a credible, jury-led recognition platform that celebrates individuals and institutions driving real impact across business, society, and inclusion. Alongside this, he is building Thrii, a hiring engine designed to reduce noise, improve consent, and deliver highly relevant matches for employers. Together, his work is aimed at one outcome: enabling Indian talent and founders to grow, compete globally, and contribute meaningfully to a stronger, more confident Bharat.
RHA Technologies: Arun Meena's Vision for Agile Digital Transformation
RHA Technologies, led by Founder & CEO Arun Meena, is a premier consulting and technology partner empowering global MNCs, SMEs, and startups with end-to-end digital transformation.Specializing in AI-powered solutions, custom web and mobile app development, IoT, Cloud, Data Analytics, and Intelligent Automation, we design, develop, and implement innovative strategies that reinvent businesses across healthcare, real estate, education, and manufacturing.
Our unique strengths include agile, customer-centric delivery, technology-agnostic expertise, rapid innovation cycles, and long-term strategic partnerships. With a proven track record of building smart, scalable products, we enable organizations to optimize processes, enhance operational efficiency, and drive sustainable growth. As trusted advisors, RHA Technologies bridges cutting-edge innovation with real-world business challenges, delivering measurable results and lasting competitive advantage.
Shanu Khan, Founder, FocusOn Interiors
Shanu Khan, Founder of FocusOn Interiors, is part of a new wave of Indian entrepreneurs strengthening the country’s commercial infrastructure. Founded in 2017, FocusOn has grown into a 100+ member organisation delivering end-to-end design and build projects for leading corporates including Boeing, Compass Group, Samsung partners, and Fortune 500 workplace clients across India. A member of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Shanu contributes to industry discussions on sustainable construction and execution excellence. Beyond direct employment, FocusOn supports a large indirect workforce of contractors, site engineers, fabricators, and skilled tradespeople, reinforcing India’s construction ecosystem and nation-building efforts.
Hira Ludhani, Director - Evershine Group
Hira Ludhani is a leader in modern urban development who values integrity over speed. His work proves that large-scale growth and sustainable living can coexist seamlessly, guided by eco-conscious design and measurable performance standards that define long-term value.
His developments go beyond construction, creating communities rooted in transparency and trust. By prioritising human well-being alongside rapid urban expansion, he sets a benchmark for responsible real estate development and meaningful nation-building.
Kailash Anwala, Founder & MD, UniSteps Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Kailash Anwala, Founder of UniSteps Consulting Pvt. Ltd., brings a disciplined, purpose-driven approach to India’s engineering and project management landscape, shaped early by his upbringing as the son of a retired Indian Air Force Wing Commander. An alumnus of MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur, and mentored by renowned structural consultant Harshad Gokani, he later worked with Mott MacDonald on landmark international projects including Ebène Cybercity in Mauritius. Founded in 2003 and rebranded as UniSteps, the firm today operates across Mumbai, Nashik, Patna, and Lucknow with a team of 125+ engineers, delivering integrated engineering solutions across residential, commercial, healthcare, and hospitality sectors in India.
Dheeraj Keshav, Director, Arna Dairy
This Republic Day, we honour Indian leaders shaping a stronger Bharat. Dheeraj Keshav is empowering India’s dairy sector through farmer-first practices, innovation, and uncompromising quality. At Arna Dairy, every litre of milk is rigorously tested to ensure purity, nutrition, and trust for families nationwide. By modernizing dairy operations, supporting farmers, and promoting food security, he is creating sustainable livelihoods and a self-reliant India. Dheeraj’s work exemplifies how purpose-driven entrepreneurship can strengthen the nation from its farms to every home, building a healthier and more resilient Bharat.
As India commemorates Republic Day 2026, the journey toward a stronger, more self-reliant Bharat continues to be shaped by visionary leaders across diverse sectors. Their dedication, innovation, and commitment to nation-building reflect the true spirit of the Constitution and the aspirations of a progressing India.
On the proud occasion of Republic Day 2026, India’s growth story continues to unfold across its major centres of influence, Delhi, the heart of governance; Hyderabad, the hub of innovation and entrepreneurship; and Mumbai, the financial capital driving economic momentum.
Together, these cities symbolize the collective strength of Bharat, where ideas turn into action and leadership shapes the nation’s future. The leaders highlighted in this feature reflect India’s evolving identity, confident, resilient, and forward-looking.
As the tricolour flies high, their efforts remind us that a stronger Bharat is built not by one sector or one city, but by united leadership across the nation, guided by purpose, progress, and pride in the Republic
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