Rising Stars of 2025: India’s Emerging Business Leaders to Watch
From security services to luxury real estate, these leaders blend innovation with strategic expertise, creating impactful ventures that solve problems, and position India as a global hub for entrepreneurial excellence.
India's dynamic business environment is witnessing the rise of impactful entrepreneurs who are setting new standards of success across diverse sectors in 2025. From security services to luxury real estate, these leaders blend innovation with strategic expertise, creating impactful ventures that solve problems, and position India as a global hub for entrepreneurial excellence.
Sandeep Khasa: The Visionary Behind Stiff Security
Sandeep Khasa, born in Gohana in 1988, is a dynamic force in India’s entertainment and business landscape. A graduate of Delhi University, Khasa began his journey as a social media influencer and actor, captivating audiences with his relatable content and strong screen presence. He soon expanded into entrepreneurship, founding Stiff Security General Services, which provides security and manpower services across Gurgaon.
As the owner of Smarak Group, Khasa has been pivotal in driving the company’s growth and diversification. His leadership blends innovation with strategic foresight, positioning the group as a rising force in its sector. Beyond business, he’s a family man and fitness enthusiast, recognized for his contributions to wrestling with the Haryana Best Akhada Award. Sandeep Khasa’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and a relentless drive to inspire through both creativity and enterprise.
To know more visit: https://stiffsecurity.in/
Ruby Khasa: Founder of Estella Style Salon
Ruby Khasa is one of the most sought-after makeup artists in Gurgaon and NCR, known for her flawless bridal makeovers, HD and airbrush makeup techniques, and a personalized touch that enhances natural beauty. With over a decade of experience, Ruby has become a trusted name for brides and celebrities alike. She recently launched Estella Style Salon in Sector 36A, Gurgaon, alongside her husband Sandeep Khasa. The salon offers premium hair, skin, and nail services, standing out for its commitment to quality and authentic products. Ruby also empowers aspiring beauty professionals through her hands-on training programs, shaping the next generation of makeup artists. Her dedication to excellence, innovation, and education continues to set new benchmarks in the beauty industry.
To know more visit: https://www.estellastylesalon.com/
Anirban Roy and Tathagat Saha: Founders of Grow Global Strategies
Anirban Roy and Tathagat Saha, turned their freelancing into building their vision to help local businesses go global. With 8+ years of experience in leading digital transformations for Fortune 500 companies in Finland and an Executive Certification in (AI in Business) from IIM Lucknow, Mr. Roy plays a role as CEO and Director while Mr. Saha, as the company’s CTO, holds a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Milan and drives technological innovation for the company. The company provides a complete business operating system enabling small businesses to verify their identity, access capital, and expand globally. GrowGlobal(™)’s introduced its flagship product, GLL (GrowLimitLess). The product has won the HackerEarth Global Hackathon in 2022 and the prestigious XDC Fintech Accelerator Program at T-Hub in Hyderabad in 2025. This led to a strategic term sheet with XDC Singapore, validating their groundbreaking "Proof-of-Business" layer for MSMEs. Their invitation to TOKEN2049 in Dubai further solidifies their growing influence in helping small businesses leverage blockchain technology for global expansion.
To know more visit: https://www.gll.one
Mr. Vikash Jangid and Mr. Shiv Ratan Jangid: Founders of Behind The Next Decor
Mr. Vikash Jangid and Mr. Shiv Ratan Jangid founded The Next Decor in 2020. The brand quickly developed as Jaipur’s premier luxury wall decor brand. Vikash, the creative visionary, pioneers the company’s product development, giving artistic direction and leading premium acrylic wall art with scratch-free designs. Co-founder Shiv Ratan, with his expertise in business development, looks after operational excellence and strategic planning. Their combined acumen has helped expand The Next Decor’s reach to more than 50,000 customers across India.
Together, they've achieved an exceptional 95% customer satisfaction rate while maintaining their commitment to 100% Made in India manufacturing. Their complementary skills help them create the perfect balance—Vikash's artistic innovation paired with Shiv Ratan's operational prowess—enabling The Next Decor to consistently deliver sophisticated, high-quality décor solutions to customers looking for statement pieces for their homes.
To know more visit: https://the-next-decor.com/
Devjit Patra: Founder of Venture Foster Group
Devjit Patra founded Venture Foster Group in 2023, bringing his vision for a new-age digital marketing agency into reality. The solo venture soon evolved into a full-service agency under his leadership and expertise. Venture Foster Group now specializes in video editing, online advertising, AI-powered solutions, and social media marketing services.
Leveraging Mr. Patra’s proficiency, the startup has received several accolades, including being recognized at the Great Companies SME Business Award 2024 in the Advertising & Marketing category. Through his strategic approach, his startup has helped several clients — from small businesses to growing startups — establish strong digital presences and achieve measurable results.
Mr. Patra’s determination to stay ahead of industry trends and use a data-driven approach has developed Venture Foster Group as a recognized force in Kolkata’s digital marketing landscape.
To know more visit: veturefostergroup.com
- Shravan Kumar: Founder & Visionary Behind SK Associates & Group
After a prolific career in investment banking with JP Morgan and Citibank, P. Shravan Kumar launched SK Associates & Group in July 2021, a Hyderabad-based startup consulting firm that focuses on mentorship and early-stage funding. Leveraging Mr. Kumar's financial acumen, the firm has facilitated startup incorporation and raised cumulative funding between ₹10 Lakhs to ₹100 Crore for over 250 startups across various sectors.
The firm runs the Student Entrepreneurs Bootcamp, a hands-on mentorship program led by global business leaders. This initiative has mentored over 300 aspiring entrepreneurs, many of whom have successfully secured seed and growth-stage funding.
SK Associates has hosted 45 International Business Conferences on Entrepreneurship Development, in collaboration with 17 reputed partner universities across India, helping build a strong pipeline of investible ventures.
With a mission to democratize access to capital and mentorship, SK Associates continues to scale operations with a data-driven approach, sector-specific focus, and a commitment to fostering sustainable entrepreneurship.
To know more visit: www.skandgroup.com
Rakeshwar Sharma: Founder of AtMoonVentures
Rakeshwar Sharma’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. From selling tea on the streets before the pandemic to becoming the founder of AT MOON VENTURES PRIVATE LIMITED, he has lived every chapter of hard work. He began as a delivery boy, worked in call centers, did event setups, demonstrated products, and climbed from a medical representative to a pharma management role. After COVID-19, he fearlessly entered IT and fintech. Today, his company partners with top banks like PNB, Indian Bank, and Axis Bank, powering digital payments across India. With a bold vision of Rs. 5,000 crore revenue by 2030, Rakeshwar lives by his success mantra: Planning + Execution = Performance = Achievement = Result. A true inspiration for every dreamer.
To know more visit: www.atmoonventures.com
Sadhana Upadhyaya and Mayank Upadhyaya: Founder of Perfection Everyday
Mayank Upadhyaya, the visionary behind Perfection Everyday, is reformulating the salon experience in Delhi-NCR. Mr. Upadhyaya holds a degree from Victoria University in Australia alongside years of practical experience of being a L’Oréal-certified hair expert. Founded by Mrs. Sadhana Upadhyaya, Perfection Everyday has grown significantly, leveraging the business accumen Mr. Upadhyaya brings to the salon along with the unmatched technical expertise and creative flair.
Spearheaded by Mr. Upadhyaya, Perfection Everyday, has grown from a single outlet in Karkardooma to a trusted salon chain with multiple branches in Noida and Indirapuram. The salon chain is trusted by its customers for using genuine products and delivering expert hair and makeup services. Through its premium quality care, Perfection Everyday stands out for its consistency. Mr. Upadhyaya’s presence on primary stages like the Indian Hairdressing Awards and Dernier Cri Fashion Week cements his position as a visionary in the beauty world.
To know more visit : www.perfectioneverydaysalon.com
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Piyush Sethi: Founder & CEO of Rosemont Luxury Realty
Piyush Sethi, the ingenious personality behind Rosemont Luxury Realty Pvt Ltd, enriches the company with his expertise from specialized Real Estate Business training. After successful stints at Wipro and Fidelity Investments, Piyush transitioned to premium real estate, notably through JLL Residential.
Through Rosemont Luxury Realty, Mr. Sethi has orchestrated transactions of nearly 1.5 million square feet of commercial real estate, cultivating an exceptional UHNI and HNI client base across India and globally. Guided by his expertise, the company now manages a $200 million portfolio focusing on Lutyens Delhi, Mumbai, Dubai, and the US markets.
Not long ago, Mr. Sethi launched the distinguished "Billionaire's Collection" featuring ultra-luxurious properties across India, Dubai, London, Montenegro, Greece, and Italy—further cementing Rosemont's position as the trusted authority in Indian luxury real estate.
To know more visit: www.rosemontluxury.com
