From a 1997 side project called Sagaai.com to IPO speculation in 2025, here’s how Anupam Mittal built Shaadi.com while staying in control.
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Meena Bindra: The BIBA Founder’s Journey From Rs 8,000 Loan to Rs 800 Crore Brand
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From Rs 5,000 to Rs 50 Crore: Parul Gulati’s Unlikely Startup Playbook
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The Real Story Behind Nithin Kamath’s Zerodha: Two Brothers, One Trading Desk, No Funding
by Aalam Rohile234 views 5 readThe verified origin story of Zerodha: how Nithin and Nikhil Kamath built India’s most profitable, fully bootstrapped brokerage.
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How Alka Kalkani Built Nipposh: India’s Comfort-First Nipple Cover Brand
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