These innovators are playing a role in building India’s tomorrow

India’s growth story is being written by leaders who think differently, challenge established ways of doing business and turn opportunities into enterprises. Across sectors, entrepreneurs are reshaping the way India works, builds and innovates.Dr Dillip G R: Advancing India’s circular battery economyDr Dillip G. R., Founder & CEO of MDK Sustech, works at the intersection of scientific research, critical minerals and sustainable technology. With over 15 years of expertise in lithium-ion battery recycling and resource recovery, he has contributed more than 75 international research publications and holds multiple patents. He has held research roles at Yeungnam University and the Indian Institute of Science. A recipient of the DST INSPIRE Faculty Award and NESA Young Scientist of the Year Award, DrDillip is translating innovation into scalable circular technologies.Drishti Gupta: Making technology smarter, more proactive and connectedDrishti Gupta, Director of Transline Technologies, is helping drive technology-led transformation through intelligent solutions. Under her leadership, the company has delivered large-scale surveillance and security projects, including AI-enabled systems for retail and dark-store environments. Transline has deployed 20,000 CCTV cameras for a state public works department and 1,720 cameras across 11 of the largest populated city police stations. Transline has also delivered IP-based surveillance for a leading oil and energy company. Drishti’s approach focuses on using AI, video intelligence and connected systems to strengthen security and decision-making.Capt. Indraani Singh: A ring of tradition, a circle of opportunityCapt. Indraani Singh, Founder of Indha, has built a social enterprise bringing India’s artisan traditions into contemporary products. Inspired by cloth rings used by rural women in Haryana to balance pots of water, Indha represents strength, balance and resilience. The organisation works with artisans across West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana, creating products through stitching, block printing and textiles. With a focus on customised B2B products and corporate gifting, Indha creates Made-in-India alternatives while generating livelihood opportunities and taking traditional craftsmanship to modern markets.R Rangarajan Iyengar: Building India’s medical emergency networkAn alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and IIM Lucknow, R Rangarajan has spent over two decades across healthcare, technology and business. As Founder and CEO of Pococare, he founded the company around an ambitious idea: build the equivalent of 911 for medical emergencies in India. Pococare combines emergency readiness with technology-enabled response, connecting people to doctors, ambulances and hospitals. Today, it covers over 7 million lives across 1,000+ cities. Pococare is now extending into elder care. Rangarajan’s larger mission: harness technology, AI and execution to save lives.Dr Sandeep Waykole: Empowering every journeyDr. Sandeep Waykole, CEO of Accolade Electronics, a Tier-1 company that designs and manufactures automotive electronics, is showcasing its transformation through “Accolade 2.0.” With 26+ years of automotive leadership experience, he repositioned Accolade as a global brand for auto OEMs, scaled manufacturing capacity, onboarded new OEMs and expanded in-house engineering across five domains: Advanced Telematics, Body & Power Electronics, ADAS, Cockpit Electronics and Software-Defined Vehicle. With a Ph.D. in program management and author of Profits Through Projects: From Chaos to Cash, he applies that discipline to cut time-to-market.Dr. Shalu Kasliwal: Where science meets strategy and experience builds the futureDr. Shalu Kasliwal, Founder and Managing Director of Klinforsche Clinical Science, brings over two decades of experience across clinical development, biologics, patient safety, regulatory strategy and medical affairs. A physician, drug-development leader and entrepreneur, she has contributed to global pharmaceutical development programs before establishing Klinforsche with a vision rooted in expertise and evidence. Today, she works with pharmaceutical, biotech and emerging innovators on development and evidence-generation challenges. Her approach combines scientific intelligence with strategic thinking to accelerate innovation and improve patient outcomes.Shammi Gupta: Advancing India’s medical imaging capabilitiesShammi Gupta, Founder & CEO of Edusoft Healthcare, is contributing to India’s emergence as a hub for advanced medical imaging technology. With over 28 years of industry experience, he has built Edusoft into a homegrown radiology brand developing handheld and mobile X-ray systems, digital radiography solutions and surgical C-arms. The company completed the deployment of 300 handheld X-ray systems under the HITES project. With 4,300+ digital radiography installations across all 28 states and a presence in over 12 countries, Edusoft is strengthening its Make in India vision.Shreepad Hegde: Advancing India’s containment and aseptic technologyShreepad Hegde, Promoter and Managing Director of Schematic Engineering Industries and Director at Standard Group of Companies and Stanvalves and Controls, brings over 30 years of experience across pharmaceutical and chemical process industries. A mechanical engineer and containment specialist, he leads development of barrier isolators, gloveboxes, closed material transfer and process equipment for API, oral solid dosage and sterile applications. Under his leadership, Schematic has built integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities, supplying solutions to more than 15 countries. His current work also explores digitalisation through automation and intelligent control systems.Vaibhav Choudhary: Building India’s premium berry supply chainVaibhav Choudhary, Founder of Freskos, is strengthening the supply chain for premium berries and exotic fruits in India. Founded in Bengaluru in 2024, Freskos connects farmers cultivating high-value crops with reliable markets through farm contracting and market linkages. The company deals in strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, litchi and other exotic produce.Today, the company moves nearly 75 tonnes of berries every month. Choudhary aims to scale this to 200 tonnes monthly by April 2027 and take Freskos to ₹15 crore in annual revenue by the end of 2027.Dr Vikram Sharma: Advancing neurological care through expertise and early interventionDr Vikram Sharma, Director of Neurosciences and India’s Neuro-Oncology Unit in Hyderabad, a Unit of Omega Hospitals, brings more than two decades of experience in the diagnosis and management of complex neurological conditions. With qualifications including MBBS, MD, MRCP, Diploma in Neurology from London and FAAN, he has expertise across stroke, epilepsy, migraine, spinal disorders, pain management and neuro-oncology. His professional journey includes senior roles at Max Institute of Neurosciences, Continental Hospitals and St. Theresa’s Hospital. A member of the World Stroke Association and Indian Stroke Association, Dr Sharma combines clinical expertise with research, focusing on timely diagnosis and patient care.Vishal Rustagi: Turning technology into intelligent business solutionsFor Vishal Rustagi, technology exists to solve problems, not just showcase innovation. As founder and CEO of Ariedge, he built the company around a clear mission: helping businesses replace slow, manual operations with intelligent automation. From AI agents to streamline invoicing and HR workflows to cloud transformation strategies, his approach starts with identifying friction points. This problem-first philosophy has shaped Ariedge into a trusted partner for enterprises across fintech, healthcare and education. Vishal's journey to leading an AI-driven consulting firm mirrors India's rising stature as a global innovation hub.Yash Shah, Sameep Shah, and Jaiditya Khemani: Democratising wealth creation through asset tokenisationYash Shah, Sameep Shah, and Jaiditya Khemani, Founders of Propenize, started the company around one observation: portfolios consisting entirely of equity-based investments move together when markets turn. Propenize gives private HNI investors curated access to asset leasing, invoice discounting and global fixed income products, all outside the pull of the stock market, through a single unified dashboard. The platform also uses tokenization and smart contracts to enable seamless ownership transfers and income distribution.Disclaimer: The above content is non-editorial, and TIL hereby disclaims any and all warranties, expressed or implied, relating to it, and does not guarantee, vouch for or necessarily endorse any of the content.Get the latest Business News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.