In a landscape where innovation and sustainability take centre stage, five emerging businesses are setting a benchmark for excellence in their respective domains, inspiring growth and change in 2023. Each story encapsulates a unique journey of passion, vision, and commitment, showcasing how these businesses lead by example, shaping industries and communities alike.
- Machan Resorts LLP
The Machan Resort, established in 2009 in Lonavala, has evolved into an extraordinary tale of sustainable triumph in the realm of hospitality. Founded by visionary partners, it transformed a degraded 25-acre forest into a beacon of ecological equilibrium—a testament to its commitment to sustainability. As India’s sole Carbon Neutral Resort, The Machan pioneers eco-conscious initiatives like LED lighting, hybrid energy systems and water conservation practices. Recognized globally, it aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Framework.
Nestled in the Jambulne forest, The Machan’s architectural marvel, with tree houses soaring 45 feet above the ground, seamlessly combines opulence with nature. Beyond stunning vistas, each structure maintains a minimal ecological footprint. Just two hours from Mumbai, it serves as a weekend sanctuary, proudly contributing 10% of profits to Western Ghats’ biodiversity preservation.
Not just a hospitality haven, The Machan engages in research and environmental projects, solidifying its role as an ecological steward. With its future endeavours - Machan Mulshi and Pawna - The Machan remains steadfast in its mission—delivering unparalleled nature-centric experiences while championing environmental preservation and symbiotic community relationships. In an era demanding responsible hospitality, The Machan stands tall, not just as a resort but as a herald of sustainable excellence.
- Gloss Skin & Hair Clinic
Gloss Skin & Hair Clinic, established in 2015 by IIM graduate Dr Ruhan S. Rajput, provides diverse, quality treatments for clients aged 18 to 70. The clinic specialises in natural, science-backed solutions, offering hair transplants to skin tightening, botox, fillers, and hydra facials. With a unique medical-aesthetic approach, Gloss combines beauty aesthetics with medical expertise under one roof.
Led by first-generation entrepreneur Ruhan Rajput, the clinic focuses on comprehensive skin care, including anti-ageing, pigmentation removal, acne treatment, and laser hair reduction. Every consultation involves a thorough analysis by expert doctors, ensuring realistic outcomes.
Gloss Skin & Hair Clinic emerges as Mumbai's go-to for dermatological and cosmetic solutions, offering services such as PDT, chemical peels, botox, fillers, skin tightening, liposuction, and advanced laser treatments for tattoo and wrinkle removal, scar reduction, and more.
Their motto, "Healthy Skin for a Healthy Mind," sets the clinic's standard for complete medical aesthetic care.
- Itzeazy
Itzeazyindi, a Govtech startup, began its journey in January 2015 and quickly became India's leading government document service provider. Headquartered in New Delhi, the company operates in 12 cities nationwide, offering a convenient one-stop solution for government paperwork. Itzeazy is committed to making obtaining government documents easy, transparent, and accessible, aiming to improve citizen experiences.
Their mission is to simplify and streamline the often complicated process of dealing with government paperwork. They provide expert consultancy support directly to clients' doorsteps, reducing the challenges for Indian citizens. Founded by Himanshu, an MBA from MDI Gurgaon with experience at BSNL, RCOM, and Tata CMC, and led by Reeta Kumari, an MSW from BHU with a background in SOS Children Village, Support, and CWS, Itzeazy is known for its innovative approach in making government documentation more efficient and user-friendly.
- Autointelli
AIOps Innovator AutoIntelli: Awarded Globally for Transformative IT Automation
AutoIntelli, a driving force in AIOps innovation and automation, has garnered international acclaim for its groundbreaking platform that redefines IT operations. The journey of AutoIntelli is adorned with prestigious awards, underscoring its commitment to excellence.
In 2019, Aditya Birla, Chairman, Mr Mohan Kumaramangalam bestowed an honour upon AutoIntelli for its superior IT automation tool. The following year, the Government of India, at Chunaiti 2.0 which was an STPI initiative, the company was recognized for its influential contributions to the field. Taking the spotlight globally, 2022 witnessed an award from the UK Parliament, presented by Lord Waverley, further solidifying AutoIntelli's reputation for exemplary e-governance automation. Autointelli was shortlisted for National Award for 2023 by Govt of India which is an honour for millions of companies.
AutoIntelli's AIOps Platform, a Bizlabs FinTech 2019 winner, is a game-changer in IT operations, ensuring real-time automated incident response and minimal application downtime. With features like proactive infrastructure management, automated triage systems, and knowledge-base-driven incident response, AutoIntelli's platform stands as a beacon of efficiency.
The platform's core advantage lies in disaster recovery and backup processes, ensuring continuous operations and data safeguarding during unforeseen disasters. These capabilities, coupled with the company's string of awards, showcase AutoIntelli's unmatched credibility in the realm of AIOps and automation.
- CutsPoint
Cuts Point Salon and Academy exudes sophistication and style and has firmly established itself as a prominent name in the beauty industry. Founded and directed by the entrepreneur Mohammad Aslam, the salon now boasts three thriving outlets in Mohali, Ludhiana, and Ahmedgarh.
The Academy provides international courses in Hair, Beauty, Makeup, and Nails by teaching how the art of beauty meets perfection. Offering cutting-edge hairstyles, state-of-the-art colour techniques, invigorating hair and scalp treatments, flawless manicures, and transformative makeup, the salon stands out in a crowded market.
What distinguishes Cuts Point Salon is its dedication to innovation, regularly unveiling biannual makeup and hair collections that showcase the latest trends and techniques.
The salon reflects its proprietary hair-care innovations, reflecting a commitment to healthy, radiant hair in every treatment offered by implementing modern technology. For beauty enthusiasts, Cuts Point Salon extends an invitation to explore a realm of tips, trends, and insights on their website.