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It’s hard to imagine that up until 1990, from the time the country regained independence in 1947, India’s business ecosystem ran on licences, regulations and accompanying red tape without which setting up and running businesses in the country was out of the question. Thirty years down the line, the country now has the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world, and is home to 21 unicorns.
They say small beginnings are the launching pad to great endings, and these Indian entrepreneurs have proved it true through the years. Through their humble beginnings, they have remained steadfast and survived the odds on the back of greater vision and passion. We have compiled an impressive list of Indian businesses that began as just a dream, but went on to become household names in their respective industry sectors, get listed, and raise IPOs.