India’s leading entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of business

Meet visionary entrepreneurs shaping India’s new era of business and innovation

Last Updated: Sep 17, 2025, 19:22 IST5 min

India’s trailblazing entrepreneurs: Simran Rathore (Ka...

Simran Rathore -Kairav Jewels

Simran Rathore is redefining the face of India’s luxury jewellery with creativity, resilience, and vision. Founder of Kairav the White Lotus Jewels, this Jaipur-based entrepreneur has transformed her passion into a brand that blends timeless heritage with contemporary elegance. Her fascination with jewellery, sparked during her college years, grew into a dream of creating pieces that go beyond adornment to tell stories of culture and individuality. Encouraged by her husband, Upendra Singh, and supported by her family, Simran balances motherhood, family life, and business with inspiring determination.

Launched in April 2023, Kairav reflects the purity of the lotus through designs crafted in 92.5% hallmarked silver, plated with 22-carat gold and adorned with Moissanite Polkis.

Known for its refined bridal creations as well as bold, modern designs, Kairav caters to a growing global clientele, and with strong marketing efforts, the brand has successfully entered international markets within just two years, establishing its presence far beyond Indian borders.

Rishi Kumar Bagla - goEgo

Mr. Rishi Kumar Bagla: Strengthening Legacy, Powering the Future of Mobility

Mr. Rishi Kumar Bagla, owner of the Bagla Group and Chairman of Impactware Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd., exemplifies visionary leadership in India’s business and clean mobility sectors. While the Bagla Group reflects a legacy of diversified industrial success, its forward-looking ambition is embodied in goEgo, Impactware’s flagship brand that manufactures world-class EV chargers proudly made in India.

Under his guidance, goEgo has become a trusted force in EV charging infrastructure, offering reliable solutions ranging from 1.1 kW to 360 kW. By marrying innovation with sustainability, Mr. Bagla is not only driving India’s EV adoption but also contributing to the nation’s mission of self-reliance and green growth.

With a leadership style rooted in resilience, ethics, and foresight, he continues to inspire new-age entrepreneurs while shaping industries for the future. His journey is a testament to how legacy and innovation can move a nation forward.

"Legacy builds the foundation, but innovation drives the future."

Rabani Sehgal- Banox

Rabani Sehgal is a trailblazing entrepreneur redefining what leadership looks like in North India’s male-dominated manufacturing and export industry. As a Director of Banox Exim, a leading manufacturer of premium leather handbags and small leather goods, she has transformed the company into a global force driven by sustainability, precision craftsmanship, and ethical practices. Stepping in during one of the toughest periods in the company’s history, during COVID, she revitalised operations, tripled turnover to ₹120 crore, and positioned Banox among the top supplier tiers for premium international brands. Under her leadership, the company has embraced renewable energy, women’s empowerment initiatives, and community development projects, creating opportunities for hundreds of workers while setting new benchmarks for excellence. ‘I’m not here to fit into the industry, ‘I’m here to reshape it,’ she says. Guided by the ethos of Integrity, Excellence, and Trust, Rabani’s next chapter is bold: to scale Banox to ₹500 crore while opening doors for more women to lead, innovate, and own their place in global manufacturing.

Vani Vats - Vvani By Vani Vats

Founded in 2015, Vvani by Vani Vats is a women’s occasion wear label known for blending traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern aesthetics. What began with just one employee has grown into a celebrated name in the Indian bridal couture space.

Designer Vani Vats always knew she was meant to create. With a clear vision and passion for design, she launched Vvani to craft ensembles that embody femininity, grace, and cultural richness. Over the past decade, the brand has become synonymous with intricate embroidery, romantic silhouettes, and timeless elegance, dressing brides and women across India and beyond.

As Vvani celebrates its 10th anniversary, we reflect on a journey rooted in emotion, artistry, and community. The next chapter is filled with exciting plans, from expanding our global presence to fostering sustainability and innovation in design.

Disha Shah - Berylle

For Disha Shah, the founder of Berylle Jewellery, design was never a commercial idea but an emotional experience. Growing up, jewellery wasn’t something her family bought off a shelf; it was created together. From sketching designs to discussing details with elders and meeting the karigar (craftsman), the process was about connection. “The joy in my family’s eyes when a design came to life is what first made me see jewellery as an emotion,” she recalls.

Though she pursued a degree in Science and later a Master’s in Business, design was always present in her journey, with a diploma in Jewellery Designing and Diamond grading from GIA. A diploma in photography sharpened her vision, from microscopes to camera lenses to the jeweller’s loupe, each tool trained her eye to see differently. That perspective ultimately shaped the foundation of Berylle.

The name itself is rooted in beryllium, the elemental core of emeralds and aquamarines, symbolising feminine strength, clarity, and depth. True to its name, Berylle was conceived as an ode to heritage and modernity, blending India’s cultural richness with global minimalism.

What sets Berylle apart is its commitment to personalisation and craftsmanship. Each commission begins with a conversation, transforming client sentiment into subtle symbols, motifs, or gemstones. Every piece is designed to evolve with its wearer, becoming an heirloom across generations.

In a world dominated by factory-made jewellery, Berylle champions handmade artistry, creating minimal yet soulful designs that resonate globally. “Jewellery always fits,” Disha says. “It carries memory, love, and identity in a way few things can. Also, it is not age specific or bound to the versatility jewellery brings in tangible things is beautiful to envision and evolve with.”

Today, Berylle is not just a brand but a movement, representing India’s artistry and contemporary designs with authenticity, creativity, and quiet strength.

Esha Bhambri & Abhinav Gupta- House of FETT

House of FETT: Esha Bhambri & Abhinav Gupta

Vision- The vision of House of Fett founders Esha Bhambri and Abhinav Gupta is to build India’s most distinctive womenswear brand, with instantly recognisable design and a design-first philosophy. They aim to scale to a ₹500 crore retail brand with 50+ premium location stores, making India proud by creating homegrown fashion excellence without depending on export markets or validation from the West.

Achievement- House of Fett is shaping India’s answer to global premium fashion. With no legacy in retail or external funding, Esha Bhambri and Abhinav Gupta began at exhibitions, learning directly from customers. Today, they’ve built 15 premium stores and a ₹200 crore valuation, proving design-led Indian brands can stand tall on the world stage.

Impact- House of Fett is shaping India’s answer to global premium fashion, distinctive, design-first, and proudly homegrown. Scaling to 15 stores with in-house manufacturing, the brand creates jobs, fuels India’s textile economy, and uplifts smaller weavers while promoting Make in India.

By designing for curvier Indian body types, House of Fett makes runway-inspired fashion inclusive, ensuring women of all shapes feel celebrated.

Each expansion boosts demand for Indian textiles like cottons, proving that India’s own fashion ecosystem can thrive without Western validation or export dependency!

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First Published: Sep 17, 2025, 19:22

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