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At just 26, Pranay Parekh has turned EUME into a ₹124 crore powerhouse, shaking up the travel gear industry with bold designs and smart innovation. From launching the world’s first massager backpack to building a loyal customer base across India, EUME stands out for its quality and creativity.

Discover how Pranay’s vision, relentless hustle, and unique approach are helping EUME challenge industry giants and redefine what it means to travel in style.

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2:19 - Introduction  
2:54 - Betting on Old-School Bags  
6:04 - Pricing vs Design in Travel  
10:53 - Toughest Phase from 0 to 1  
14:00 - Advice for Young Travel Founders  
16:26 - Is EUME Like Apple or Android?  
21:07 - Hitting ₹4Cr Run Rate  
22:49 - Post Shark Tank Impact  
25:38 - Future of Luggage in India  
29:12 - Travel Stats That Matter  
31:44 - Competing With Market Giants  
34:15 - Manufacturing: In-House or Outsourced?  
36:38 - Having Ashish Kacholia Onboard  
42:20 - Co-Founding With Your Mother  
47:31 - Fun Rapid Fire Round  
59:11 - Final Takeaways and Wrap

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In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, we sit down with Aditya Joshi, the visionary Founder and MD of Jagrut Retreats, a growing chain of wellness resorts designed to bring holistic living to both rural and urban India.

From decoding hiring strategies to scaling with quality, Aditya shares the first thing he'd change in business, his approach to expansion, and how customer feedback can unlock explosive sales growth. He breaks down urban vs. rural marketing, how to pick locations, and his underrated marketing hacks you can implement today.

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How to maintain quality across multiple outlets
The playbook to win and retain loyal customers
How to turn complaints into loyalty
Red flags to watch for in business partnerships
Lessons from running multiple ventures in hospitality


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1:21 - Introduction
1:33 - First thing you change in business
6:12 - How to decide what stays
8:56 - Why hiring is everything
10:28 - Rural vs urban mindset
12:26 - Most surprising business lesson
14:40 - How to pick new locations
17:38 - Quality control across outlets
20:38 - Winning customer loyalty playbook
22:54 - Using feedback to grow sales
24:57 - Upselling tips that work
28:25 - Turn complaints into loyalty
30:33 - Rural vs urban marketing
35:10 - Most underrated marketing channel
37:15 - Managing time across ventures
38:19 - Lessons from the hospitality business
41:04 - Mistakes to avoid early on
44:51 - Red flags in partnerships
53:48 - Closing Thoughts

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00:00 – Trailer
A quick glimpse into the inspiring journey behind The Chocolate Room’s global success.
02:29 – Introduction
Meet Vikas Punjabi, the visionary behind The Chocolate Room, and discover what drives his passion.
03:55 – Managing a Global F&B Brand
07:18 – Launching the First Outlet in India
07:31 – Scaling to 400+ Outlets & Learning from Failures
Challenges, missteps, and lessons from building a massive franchise network.
09:59 – Discovering a Passion for Chocolate
11:33 – 3 Must-Know Tips for Aspiring Franchisees
14:18 – Deep Dive into the Early Days
16:42 – Top 3 Entrepreneur Hacks
19:58 – Expanding into Pakistan: Key Challenges
23:22 – How The Chocolate Room Plans to Expand Further
26:33 – Growth in 2007 vs 2025
38:11 – What Customers Really Think
40:14 – Innovation in the F&B Market
45:07 – Top 3 Business Challenges Today
45:35 – Thoughts on Competition
53:29 – Rapid Fire: Chocolate Industry Insights
56:01 – Podcast Wrap-Up

Today on the Indian Business Podcast, we’re joined by Vikas Panjabi, the visionary founder of The Chocolate Room—one of the world’s fastest-growing F&B café chains with over 400+ outlets across the globe.

From launching a single outlet in India to building a global chocolate empire, Vikas opens up about the failures, lessons, and hustle behind scaling in competitive markets like India and Pakistan, without relying on big VC money or shortcuts.

This is a must-watch for anyone interested in food startups, franchising, or bold founder stories.

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From battling distribution hurdles to busting startup myths, this episode dives deep into the real journey of building a never-die brand in the F&B space. With over 10 years of hands-on experience in the healthy snacking industry, our guest reveals what it takes to create products that are not only clean and tasty but also scalable and investor-ready.

You’ll hear powerful insights on:
Overcoming early failures as a founder
The unspoken challenges in F&B distribution
Growth strategies that work for online food brands in India
Myths that are killing consumer startups
The top 3 health trends taking over in 2025
The truth behind viral health content (feat Trisha Vaidya)
How to convince investors—even during a global crisis
What’s really inside your favorite snack foods
Blue Zones, mental wellness, and why ingredient transparency matters more than ever

0:00 – Trailer  
0:54 – Entrepreneur Journey: Tough Start  
5:56 – Building a Never-Die Brand  
7:41 – Challenges in F&B Distribution  
13:27 – Online Growth for F&B Brands  
18:43 – Myths in Consumer Startups  
24:49 – 10 Years into the Healthy Snacking Industry  
28:10 – Convincing Investors During COVID  
31:01 – Top 3 Health Trends  
35:37 – Viral Post by Trisha Vaidya  
39:34 – Thoughts on Blue Zones  
41:54 – Ingredient Breakdown of Food Items  
49:14 – Ending Thought…

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00:00 - Trailer
Get a glimpse of how Sid’s Farm is shaking up India’s dairy industry with innovation and integrity.
01:33 - Introduction
Meet the founder of Sid’s Farm and uncover the mission behind this bold dairy startup.
02:15 - From Collapse to Growth
How a near failure transformed into a thriving dairy brand.
06:58 - India’s Milk Supply Problem
The shocking truth about where your milk really comes from.
10:11 - Testing as a Solution to Adulteration
Why rigorous testing could be the key to India’s milk safety crisis.
19:12 - Quality vs. Marketing
Should you believe the hype—or the lab reports?
21:55 - Top 3 Dangerous Milk Contaminants
What might be lurking in your morning glass of milk?
26:23 - Can India Hit the $7B Dairy Market?
Exploring the growth potential of India’s booming dairy sector.
28:01 - Was BP a Reason to Start?
How a health scare helped shape a mission-driven business.
32:13 - 3 Essentials for Health
Simple daily practices to boost your well-being.
33:58 - 3 Must-Checks in Packaged Milk
Don't buy packaged milk before checking these 3 things.
38:07 - "I Made It" Moment
The emotional moment that made it all worthwhile.
41:09 - Is Sid’s Farm Going Public?
What the future holds for Sid’s Farm on the investment front.
43:18 - Is Early Funding Always Necessary?
Bootstrapped vs. funded—what really works in dairy?
45:07 - 2 Insights for Dairy Founders
Crucial advice for anyone building a dairy startup in India.
47:03 - Customers as Angel Investors?
Can your buyers actually help fund your business?
48:05 - Dairy Myths vs. Reality
Busting common misconceptions around milk and dairy.
52:58 - Final Thoughts and Sign-Off
Key takeaways and parting advice from the founder of Sid’s Farm.


Today on the Indian Business Podcast, we’re joined by a remarkable entrepreneur, Kishore Indukuri, the Founder & CEO of Sid’s Farm, one of India’s most trusted clean milk brands. From leaving a high-paying job in the US to fixing India’s milk quality crisis, Kishore has built a dairy brand that's challenging industry giants — without flashy marketing or big VC money.

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0:00 – Trailer
1:45 – Introduction
1:57 – Making logistics more democratic
3:50 – Zippee’s forward action plan
5:02 – Misconceptions in quick commerce
6:18 – Take on Piyush Goyal’s comment
7:14 – Business model in simple terms
8:35 – Quick commerce in smaller towns
12:04 – Who competes with Zippee?
14:03 – Managing 150+ dark stores
15:46 – Founder’s background in ops?
17:32 – Shift from growth to sustainability
20:07 – Toughest decision as founder
21:21 – Advice to young entrepreneurs
23:12 – Logistical hurdles for D2C brands
25:58 – Lessons from top investors
29:35 – Top D2C brands doing well
33:28 – Doubts about Zippee’s future?
35:05 – Zippee’s potential pivot idea
38:22 – Quick industry breakdown
43:48 – Final wrap-up and thoughts

In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Madhav Kasturia, the founder of Zippee, India’s fast-growing quick commerce startup. Madhav has deep experience in operations, logistics, and building scalable businesses across India, and this conversation dives deep into the future of how India shops and moves goods.

In this episode, we talked about how Zippee is building 150+ dark stores across the country, their mission to make logistics more democratic, and enabling D2C brands to grow faster. Madhav breaks down Zippee’s business model in simple terms, how they are solving logistics challenges in Tier 2 and 3 towns, and how their approach differs from giants like  @letsblinkit   and  @ZeptoNow .

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0:00 – Trailer  
1:37 – Introductions  
2:04 – Starting with Family Business  
5:44 – 3 Unsexy Indian Businesses  
10:49 – Diaper Industry Growth Lag  
15:51 – Tackling Diaper Social Stigma  
22:41 – Adult Diaper Market Size  
26:04 – R&D in Diaper Making  
28:39 – This Week’s New Learning  
29:14 – 3 Steps to Startup  
35:37 – Behind Nobel’s Ad Strategy  
44:47 – How I Pick Startups  
45:27 – Biggest Business Challenges Faced  
48:15 – Future of Legacy Brands  
54:32 – Diaper Making and Pollution  
57:20 – Entrepreneurial Mindset Game  
1:00:07 – Podcast Wrap-Up

In today’s episode, Kartik Johari, the passionate and insightful Vice President of Nobel Hygiene, discusses building one of India’s most impactful yet underrated businesses. Nobel Hygiene is the force behind Friends Adult Diapers, Teddyy Baby Diapers, and Raho Safe sanitary products — and Kartik is on a mission to normalize conversations around hygiene, dignity, and care.

In this episode, Kartik opens up about starting in the family business and why “unsexy” industries like diapers and sanitary products are goldmines in disguise. We dive into the stigma surrounding adult diapers, how that affects market growth, and what it takes to shift public perception.

He also shares insights on the emotional and strategic thinking behind their viral Radhika Apte ad campaign, how they educate people about menstruation and elderly care, and why he believes legacy brands need to reinvent or fade out.

From product R&D and sustainability challenges to marketing hygiene products in a judgmental society, this conversation is full of eye-opening truths and real-world wisdom. Kartik also reveals his 3-step startup framework, his take on entrepreneurial mindset, and how he chooses businesses worth backing.

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In today’s episode, the founder of House of Biryani (HOB) shares the incredible journey behind building one of India’s most loved cloud kitchen brands. 

0:00 - Trailer  
1:14 - Introductions  
1:20 - What is HOB?  
2:52 - Life before HOB  
6:29 - Starting the HOB journey  
10:56 - Why kids love Biryani  
12:18 - Did SRK inspire your style?  
16:01 - Lessons from your grandfather  
17:09 - Why is 'I' missing in House of Biryani?  
23:10 - How do you retain customers?  
26:34 - Standing out from competitors  
28:19 - Challenges while building HOB  
30:55 - Why cloud kitchens struggle in India  
40:10 - Key investments for new stores  
42:08 - Steps to start a cloud kitchen  
45:05 - Automation in cloud kitchens explained  
46:02 - How HOB convinced investors for funding  
51:42 - Investor journey and value they bring  
55:26 - Funniest customer stories  
56:55 - Rapid-fire questions  
58:04 - HOB’s 3-5 year vision  
58:42 - Closing thought  

We dive into how HOB started, the inspiration behind its unique style, and the challenges faced while scaling in India’s competitive food industry.

We also explore why kids love biryani, how HOB retains customers, and the secrets behind standing out from competitors. Plus, we discuss cloud kitchens' real struggles in India, key investments for new stores, and how automation is transforming food businesses.

Towards the end, we dive into HOB’s funding journey, how they attracted investors, and what the future looks like for the brand over the next 3-5 years. You won’t want to miss this insightful episode on building a successful food business in India!

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In today’s episode, we have Ankit Kumar, the visionary behind Skye Air, one of India’s leading drone delivery companies. He shares how drones are revolutionizing industries and how Skye Air is at the forefront of this change.

0:00 - Trailer
1:35 - Introductions
1:42 - Changing the future of drones
2:34 - How many drones fly daily?
3:55 - Life before Skye Air
10:38 - AI in drone automation
14:32 - How do drones work?
16:22 - Have you met the PM?
20:15 - Govt support for drones
22:11 - Drones delivering chai in traffic?
29:07 - Drone regulations in India
31:44 - Handling competition as a founder
37:50 - Future sectors for Skye Air
39:08 - Skye Air’s daily orders
41:37 - Drone unit economics explained
47:39 - How much funding raised?
54:03 - Top 3 VCs look for in founders
56:17 - A crazy drone incident
1:01:22 - Rapid-fire questions
1:04:35 - Skye Air’s 3-5 year vision
1:05:28 - Final thoughts

We discuss how AI powers Skye Air’s automation, how drones are used for deliveries (even chai in traffic!), and the current state of drone regulations in India. The conversation also covers government support, competition handling, and the future sectors Skye Air targets.

Plus, we dive into the economics behind running a drone delivery business, the company’s daily order volume, and the top things VCs look for in founders. And don’t miss an exciting story about a crazy drone incident that will leave you amazed!

Toward the end, we explore Skye Air’s 3-5-year vision for expanding its impact on logistics, healthcare, and beyond industries.

This is a must-watch episode for anyone curious about how drones are shaping our future. Don’t miss out!

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We dive deep into the secrets of building a ₹300 crore brand with one of the brightest minds in the business world. We cover everything from turning a ₹10K investment into a massive empire to navigating cultural challenges and competition! Learn about the nuances of India's growing market and why manufacturing locally can be a game-changer for businesses.

0:00 - Trailer  
0:57 - Introductions  
0:59 - How to build a ₹300 Cr brand  
2:06 - What is the PLI scheme?  
5:29 - Turning ₹10,000 into ₹300CR  
8:43 - First trade experience  
23:33 - Facing cultural misunderstandings?  
26:28 - Why manufacture in India?  
31:15 - China’s tech in your product? Reebok & Adidas too?  
36:54 - Why founders still struggle with products  
43:56 - Best-selling product on your website?  
45:39 - Competing with celeb-backed brands  
47:51 - Business economics breakdown  
52:55 - Online vs. offline market in tech  
56:22 - What is the China+ strategy?  
1:02:17 - Step-by-step brand-building process  
1:05:32 - Funniest customer feedback ever  
1:07:52 - Why you need a strong team to scale  
1:11:11 - Rapid fire round!  
1:12:30 - Technosport’s vision for 3-5 years  
1:14:31 - Final thoughts  

Discover the step-by-step process of brand-building, valuable insights into the China+ strategy, and how to thrive in both online and offline markets. We also explore the economics of business and discuss how founders can avoid common pitfalls and scale successfully.

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