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New Delhi [India], September 10: Five dynamic Indian entrepreneurs are making headlines for redefining industries and driving India’s new economic era.

Dr. Vikas Garg leads diversified enterprises across fintech, healthcare, and infrastructure with a global vision. Yash Kataria is reshaping retail and sustainable luxury by blending traditional business with innovation. Surendra Pal bridges infrastructure and wellness, building on trust and legacy. Dr. Niyati Chitkara is revolutionizing education with disruptive models and international collaborations. Rohit A. Boda brings together heritage and innovation across insurance, fitness, and emerging technologies.

Together, their journeys highlight the bold entrepreneurial spirit that is fueling India’s economic resurgence and setting new benchmarks for leadership and growth.

Dr. Vikas Garg, Chairman of EBIX and Vikas Group

Dr. Vikas Garg: Steering Indian Enterprise Toward a Global Future

In an era defined by transformation, Dr. Vikas Garg, Chairman of EBIX and Vikas Group , exemplifies visionary leadership. With more than three decades of entrepreneurial excellence, he has successfully transitioned legacy businesses into dynamic, future-ready enterprises spanning technology, travel, chemicals, payments, healthcare, agri-business, waste management, and infrastructure. His strategic foresight has not only reinforced domestic market leadership but also secured global relevance, embodied in the landmark acquisition of EBIX Inc. USA—an expansion that today reaches six continents.

Dr. Garg’s leadership reflects a rare blend of innovation, operational detail, and global perspective, enabling his organizations to thrive at the intersection of fintech, lifestyle, and experiential business models. Beyond corporate success, he remains a steadfast advocate of philanthropy, championing initiatives in education, healthcare, and institutional growth. By nurturing accountability, sustainability, and collaboration, Dr. Garg continues to inspire the next generation of Indian entrepreneurs to think boldly and act globally.

Yash Kataria, the youngest director of the Kataria Group of Companies

In India’s dynamic business landscape, Yash Kataria, the youngest director of the Kataria Group of Companies, is emerging as a visionary reshaping tradition with innovation. Armed with global insights from London and Singapore, Kataria returned to India to transform his family business into a diversified powerhouse spanning industries, real estate, jewellery, and retail.

His bold acquisition of Ratlam Wires cemented Kataria Industries’ position in manufacturing, underscoring his commitment to sustainable yet aggressive growth. Expanding into retail, he is preparing to launch a flagship store in Indore, tapping into central India’s thriving consumer market while redefining customer experiences.

Beyond infrastructure and commerce, Kataria is steering cultural change with “Kumari”, a Mumbai-based diamond jewellery brand tailored for Gen Z, blending luxury with sustainability.

Balancing legacy with disruption, Yash Kataria represents the new face of Indian entrepreneurship—innovative, adaptable, and future-driven—setting benchmarks for the nation’s next era of business leadership.

Surendra Pal founder of SBIPL Projects Ltd

Surendra Pal Powering Infrastructure, Pioneering Wellness

Surendra Pal has carved a remarkable journey as founder of SBIPL Projects Ltd., a company that has redefined India’s mining, stone crushing, and construction landscape since 2008. Under his leadership, SBIPL emerged as a trusted name delivering large-scale infrastructure solutions to both private and public sector clients. His philosophy is simple yet powerful: “We don’t just build projects or products, we build trust.”

Never one to stay confined to a single industry, Pal diversified into the booming beauty and wellness space with the launch of SkinHealix in 2024. The brand blends science, tradition, and modern aspirations to create effective skin solutions, reflecting his instinct for identifying high-growth sectors.

Adding a generational edge, his daughter Priyanka Chaudhary brings global perspective and youthful energy to shape SkinHealix for modern consumers. Together, they embody a unique blend of legacy and innovation, crafting both infrastructure and wellness for India’s future.

Born on Teacher’s Day, Dr. Niyati Chitkara is a true teacher at heart, transforming the education landscape.

Author of Assessment Quotient, published by Lambert (Germany), she pioneered the reverse integrated model—Playway to PhD—through her collaboration with Chitkara University, bringing research and industry exposure into early schooling. She also designed the curriculum for the Department of Education and the Chitkara School of Psychology and Counselling, where interns gain hands-on experience. Under her leadership, and with strong university–industry connect, teachers and students have collaboratively filed 18+ patents.

Her educational philosophy blends Intelligence Quotient (IQ), Emotional Quotient (EQ), Skill Quotient (SQ) and Happiness Quotient (HQ). True to this vision, she conceived pioneering infrastructure in her school—Knowledge Walkways, Hallways, Joy Hub, Sustainable Centre, and Learning Studios—all designed to foster curiosity and creativity. With 250+ international collaborations, MOUs with Access USA, UNESCO, and participation in the Google Viksit Bharat Summit, she shapes global education. Ranked No. 1 by Outlook Bharat, her school nurtures tomorrow’s architects.

Rohit A. Boda, Group Managing Director of J.B.Boda Group and Chairman at 0910 Holdings(Dubai)

Rohit A. Boda: Entrepreneurial Visionary Bridging Legacy and Innovation 

Rohit A. Boda, Group Managing Director of J.B.Boda Group and Chairman at 0910 Holdings(Dubai), is a third-generation leader from a firm that pioneered reinsurance broking in India and emerging markets. Since joining in 2011, he has played a crucial role in elevating its industry standing. Known as a forward-thinking “Brokerpreneur,” he blends calculated risks, timely investments, and a service-centric approach to drive growth and innovation. His leadership, grounded in operational excellence, has reinforced J.B.Boda’s reputation globally.

Beyond the Group, he leads 0910 Holdings, a purpose-driven platform supporting the consolidation and growth of independent insurance and reinsurance brokers. He is also the Founder of ‘RB Ventures’, a Dubai-based firm connecting investors with high-impact opportunities. He has backed a health and fitness technology platform in India; SquatUp, a premium fitness centre in Mumbai; and serves on the Board of Advisors at Zyla Health, an AI-driven healthcare platform; reflecting his mission to bridge capital gaps and create opportunities.

Mr. Boda’s leadership style is defined by a seamless integration of tradition and modernity. With interests spanning insurance, fitness, fashion & emerging technologies, he actively participates in global industry discussions and invests in promising startups, reflecting his commitment to driving innovation across multiple sectors. Recognised as Young Broker of the Year (2020, 2021) and Young Leader of the Year, Rohit Boda stands out as a resilient and visionary entrepreneur shaping the future of business in 2025.

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