India’s business landscape is being transformed by visionary entrepreneurs and dynamic business leaders who are redefining industries, challenging conventional thinking, and creating new opportunities for growth. Their journeys reflect the spirit of innovation, resilience, and ambition that continues to drive India’s economic progress.

“India’s Leading Business Icons” is a special feature celebrating exceptional entrepreneurs and business leaders who are building impactful businesses, pioneering new ideas, and shaping the future of Indian business. Through their leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence, these individuals are setting new benchmarks in their respective industries and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.

This feature recognises the people behind the progress their vision, achievements, and contributions to India’s evolving business ecosystem.

Chetan Maini | Co founder and Chairman, SUN Mobility

Chetan Maini, entrepreneur, engineer and visionary in electric mobility, has spent over two decades advancing the intersection of technology, transportation and sustainability. He played a pivotal role in developing the REVA, India’s first commercially produced electric car, bringing electric mobility into the spotlight when the industry was still emerging.

Building on this pioneering experience, Chetan founded SUN Mobility to make electric transportation more accessible, scalable and commercially viable. Under his leadership, the company has developed a technology-driven battery-swapping ecosystem that is accelerating the electrification of two-, three- and four-wheelers across India and international markets.

Today, his vision extends beyond vehicles to an integrated energy and technology ecosystem encompassing battery intelligence, energy infrastructure and advanced battery technologies, shaping the next chapter of global electric mobility. 

Nitin Kalra | Founder & CEO, Let's Try

Nitin Kalra, represents a new generation of Indian entrepreneurs reshaping the snacking landscape. From an entry-level job, he rose to senior roles at FMCG giants ITC and PepsiCo. "I've seen life from the very bottom," he says, adding that once you've been there, no business problem seems too big.

Founded in 2021, Let's Try was built on Kalra's belief that consumers shouldn't have to choose between taste and better-quality ingredients. Leveraging his FMCG expertise, he created a differentiated offering of traditional-style snacks made with 100% groundnut oil and quality ingredients, with no palm oil and a clean-label approach.

His leadership centres on decisive execution: "Decide fast, then execute until it works." Under him, Let's Try has achieved Rs 600 crore ARR and ranks among the top three players across quick-commerce platforms. Its Shark Tank India journey and institutional........

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