6 Indian Entrepreneurs Who Started With Zero

Zee Media Bureau
Oct 06, 2023

Dhirubhai Ambani

The legendary founder of Reliance Industries, Dhirubhai Ambani, started as a small-town entrepreneur and transformed his textile business into one of India's largest conglomerates. A poll conducted by The Times of India in 2000 voted him “greatest creator of wealth in the century”.

Karsanbhai Patel

Founder of Nirma, Karsanbhai Patel, began by manufacturing detergent in his kitchen. His entrepreneurial spirit turned Nirma into a household name in the Indian consumer goods market.

Patricia Narayan

A remarkable entrepreneur, Patricia Narayan started her culinary journey by selling sandwiches on the streets. She went on to establish Sandeepha, a successful chain of restaurants.

Prem Ganapathy

The founder of Dosa Plaza, Prem Ganapathy, started with a small stall selling dosas. His dedication and innovation turned Dosa Plaza into a popular South Indian restaurant chain.

Ramesh Babu

From a small barber shop, Ramesh Babu worked his way up. He is also known for owning a fleet of luxury cars that he rents out.

Naina Lal Kidwai

While not an entrepreneur in the traditional sense, Naina Lal Kidwai's journey is noteworthy. She broke barriers in the corporate world, becoming the first Indian woman to graduate from Harvard Business School and later holding leadership positions in the banking sector

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