The landscape of Indian business is being redefined by a new generation of visionary entrepreneurs who are blending innovation, technology, and sustainability to drive growth across diverse sectors. These leaders are not only building successful ventures but are also shaping the future of the Indian economy through disruptive ideas, inclusive leadership, and global impact. From tech-driven startups to eco-conscious brands, they exemplify resilience, creativity, and strategic thinking. Their journeys reflect India’s evolving entrepreneurial spirit, one that thrives on innovation, empowers communities, and positions the nation as a global hub for dynamic and transformative business leadership.
10 Entrepreneurs Changing The Face Of Indian Business
These leaders are not only building successful ventures but are also shaping the future of the Indian economy through disruptive ideas, inclusive leadership, and global impact.
Sheena Rathi, Founder & Owner, Slay Pilates
Sheena Rathi, Founder and Owner of Slay Pilates, is redefining India’s wellness culture by transforming Pilates into a lifestyle movement. Founded in 2022, Slay Pilates merges luxury and accessibility, bringing together state-of-the-art design, expert instruction, and a strong sense of community. With four thriving studios across Delhi and upcoming launches in Gurgaon, Noida, Vasant Vihar, Chattarpur, and Mumbai, Sheena is building one of India’s fastest-growing fitness ecosystems.
An MBA graduate and a lifelong fitness enthusiast, she has built a brand that balances business scalability with genuine well-being. With a vision to scale to 50 studios pan-India, Sheena aims to make Pilates not just a workout but a way of life that empowers individuals to move with strength, intention, and confidence.
Pallavi Bhatia, Founder & CEO, Olfa Originals & The Mad Nose
Pallavi Bhatia is rewriting the language of perfumery in India. Inspired by her grandfather K.L. Bhatia’s lifelong craft, she transforms memory into scent and heritage into art. Formally trained in perfume blending in Kannauj, India’s perfume capital, Pallavi mastered traditional methods of distillation and creation, grounding her modern vision in deep expertise.
“Building in India means navigating complexity, but I have the ability to find coherence in that chaos,” she says. “I can take an abstract idea and turn it into a brand moment people feel.”
Since founding Olfa Originals in 2016, Pallavi has celebrated India’s olfactory heritage, creating fragrances from the purest oud of Assam and rare ingredients from across the country. With 50K+ customers and collaborations with NGMA, HUEMN, and Ferrari, she is redefining perfumery through an Indian lens - where scent is lived, ritualized, and remembered.
Akshay Anand, Founder, Naarma, Ophelia, Toyroom, & CosyBox
From the boardroom to the dining room, Akshay Anand has reimagined what modern luxury means in Indian hospitality, as the founder of some of Delhi’s most iconic destinations - CosyBox, Naarma, Ophelia, and Toy Room. Akshay has built a portfolio that blends sophistication with soul.
After a seven-year corporate career at American Express, he transitioned into hospitality with a philosophy of “democratized luxury,” where elegance is accessible and every detail is curated with intention. His venues tell stories through immersive design, global culinary direction, and refined yet lively experiences.
At the heart of his portfolio, Naarma Cuisine stands out as a beacon of international gastronomy. Fusing authentic Japanese precision with refined European flavors, Naarma reflects Akshay’s vision of global culinary excellence. Inspired by the Nobu Experience, the restaurant brings the culture and sophistication of world-class dining to Delhi, with dishes crafted by chefs trained under Michelin-starred kitchens.
Beyond its exceptional cuisine, Naarma also boasts a lucrative bar program, completing a holistic experience that is both vibrant and elevated.
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From the Mediterranean allure of Ophelia to the contemporary artistry of Naarma, each concept reflects Akshay’s ability to merge aesthetics with emotion. With Naarma set to expand into metro cities and projects like Café del Mar Goa on the horizon, Akshay continues to push boundaries, creating not just restaurants, but spaces where people connect, celebrate, and experience life at its most vibrant.
“We don’t just serve food,” says Akshay. “We create moments that people remember.”
Sujay Santra, Founder & CEO, iKure Techsoft Pvt. Ltd.
Sujay Santra is redefining how healthcare reaches India’s last mile. As Founder & CEO of iKure, he has built a pioneering tech-driven ecosystem that delivers primary healthcare to millions in underserved regions. Through innovation, empathy, and partnerships, iKure’s platform WHIMS connects rural communities with doctors, diagnostics, and data-driven health insights. Under his visionary leadership, iKure has touched over 34 million lives, bridging healthcare gaps across India and beyond. With a vision to expand iKure’s impact to over 200 million lives across India and emerging nations, Sujay envisions building a global movement for dignified, tech-powered healthcare. His book “Losing Big Winning Bigger” stands as a powerful reflection of his entrepreneurial grit and purpose-driven journey. Guided by the belief that technology and compassion together can make quality healthcare a basic right, Sujay continues to transform how India heals—one village at a time. To know more about iKure, please visit: https://ikuretechsoft.com/
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Harsh Gupta, Founder, SIP Yatrra | Personal Finance Professional
Harsh Gupta represents a new generation of finance voices redefining how India invests. As the Founder of SIP Yatrra, he is on a mission to make personal finance easy, relatable, and part of everyday conversations. What began as his passion for smart investing evolved into “Wealth With Gupta”—a growing digital movement helping young Indians take control of their money with confidence. Having started investing at just 15, Harsh believes wealth isn’t built overnight—it’s built through clarity, consistency, and courage. His vision: to make disciplined investing cool again and create a financially fearless generation.
Tarun Kapoor, The Designer-Turned-Restaurateur Reviving India’s Culinary Heritage Through Zariya by Dal Samarkand
Tarun Kapoor, a fashion designer turned visionary restaurateur, is reshaping India’s dining landscape with Zariya by Dal Samarkand, a concept that beautifully marries design, heritage, and gastronomy. Along with co-founder Ujval Ahuja, Tarun has created a micro-restaurant that celebrates India’s forgotten culinary traditions while reimagining them with a refined, modern twist.
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Zariya isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a sensory journey where each dish tells a story of nostalgia and reinvention. The space itself reflects Tarun’s designer eye-minimal yet meaningful, rooted in craftsmanship and culture. Every element, from the interiors to the menu, evokes the warmth and intimacy of India’s culinary roots while embracing a contemporary global sensibility.
Guided by a philosophy that blends storytelling, sustainability, and soulful dining, Tarun Kapoor is defining a new chapter in Indian hospitality-one where food becomes a medium of emotion, memory, and artistry.
“At Zariya, we don’t just serve meals,” says Tarun. “We curate moments that connect people to the soul of Indian cuisine.”
Anantha V R, Founder & CEO, Hidecor
Anantha V R, the founder and CEO of Hidecor, is changing the landscape of workspaces through design, creativity, and technology. Anantha combines over 17 years of experience from technology, IT advisory, and enterprise solutions to bring a unique mix of business and creativity to workplace design. With Anantha leading the way, Hidecor has developed into one of India’s pre-eminent design and build companies, creating modern, sustainable, and human-centered workplaces in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Singapore. By focusing on AI-enabled design and end-to-end solutions, Anantha ensures Hidecor is a trusted partner for companies and organizations envisioning the future of work. Anantha’s leadership embraces innovation and balance while demonstrating a commitment to developing environments in which people can thrive and be healthy.
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Nishant Kohli, Founder & CEO, NRI Nivesh
Nishant Kohli, the Founder and CEO of NRI Nivesh, is redefining how the 3.5 crore-strong NRI diaspora can confidently and seamlessly invest back in India. For over a decade, he has been on a mission to make NRI investing simple, transparent, and trustworthy—bridging the gap between NRIs and opportunities across Real Estate and Equity in their home country.
Since its inception, NRI Nivesh has conducted hundreds of in-person NRI Exhibitions and programs across multiple countries, creating awareness, building financial literacy, and empowering the global NRI community to participate in India’s growth story with confidence.
Nishant has built a one-of-its-kind phygital (physical + digital) platform that connects NRIs worldwide and has launched several impactful on-ground initiatives such as the India Property Expo, NRI Tax Clinic, and NRI Nivesh Baatcheet (1:1 Consultations). Each initiative is designed to simplify taxation, compliance, and investment for NRIs across multiple asset classes.
Driven by a strong sense of purpose, Nishant’s mission is to build a global community of financially aware and confident NRIs—individuals who stay deeply connected to India’s growth story while making informed, smarter, and impactful investment decisions.
Pranav Poddar, Director, Galaxy Magnum Group
Pranav Poddar, Director at Galaxy Magnum Group, is the visionary mind behind The Boulevard, Gurugram - a destination redefining community, culture and culinary excellence. As a discerning traveler, Pranav has a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating meaningful spaces. Pranav has handpicked every concept to ensure authenticity and excellence. From celebrity chef–driven restaurants to India’s most celebrated coffee brands, each element at The Boulevard reflects his vision of blending global sophistication with a strong sense of community. Under his leadership, The Boulevard stands as a testament to modern curation, where culinary artistry, design and culture converge to shape a truly elevated lifestyle experience.
Anish Aryan Arora, Founder & CEO, LaFetch
Anish Aryan Arora, Founder and CEO of LaFetch, is redefining how India shops for fashion online. Founded in 2025, LaFetch is a next-generation marketplace that curates the best of homegrown Indian fashion - on one seamless platform.
What sets LaFetch apart is its focus on authenticity and speed. Every product is verified for quality and originality, and with 60-minute delivery across Delhi NCR, LaFetch combines luxury with unmatched convenience.
Under Anish's leadership, LaFetch is dedicated to empowering Indian brands to scale. Anish has a background in branding, brand growth and development, and his vision is to connect local creativity with global recognition by offering shoppers access to quick, high-quality fashion.
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