Indian startups are turning everyday waste into valuable products — from flower petals to plastic. These innovations are building a circular economy and creating green jobs.
‘Waste Is Gold’, a waste management company, has arrived at a unique technological solution to address the waste management concern. This technology turns waste into nutrient-rich compost in just 8 hours
At 27, Nishtha Chauhan left engineering to launch a zero-waste café in Gujarat that now earns Rs 12 lakh a month. But it’s more than a business — through millet meals and workshops, she’s teaching over 2,000 children to eat mindfully and helping reduce 47 tonnes of plastic and carbon waste yearly.
Born with Down Syndrome, 19-year-old Anu once struggled with writing, maths, and confidence. With her mother’s steady support, she slowly built a thriving lip balm business from home. This is her story.
Kanishka Patel and Raj Shah co-founded WeHear to develop non-surgical solutions for people with hearing loss. HearNU, their bone conduction hearing aid, has sold over 11,500 units!
IIT Kanpur alumni Pulkit Khurana and Siddharth Sikka founded Battery Smart to address the challenges of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India, such as long charging times and high costs.
India has emerged to be the third largest startup ecosystem globally with over 1.25 lakh startups and 110 unicorns. From eco-friendly solutions to empowering women and preserving traditional recipes, here are 10 emerging Indian businesses making a significant impact on the country’s startup ecosystem.