Consumer Goods

Cracking the snack code

EnChipsu is a food-based company that’s on a mission to put Nagercoil’s Nendran chips on the global map as an ode to the local culinary craftsmanship.

Consumer Goods

Twenty Years Later at (the) Finale

Anuhya Reddy went to London as an Architect and returned as a Pastry Chef driving the dessert realm of Chennai.

Corporate Services

Don’t Mess with Madras

Plastic Free Madras, as the name suggests, aims to win the heart of the people of Chennai to create a movement against single-use plastic.

Consumer Goods

Delectable Desserts for Every Dietary Restriction

Senthil Kumar Balu applies cancer research to cake baking.

Consumer Goods

Resin to Remember

Alankaara uses resin art to preserve precious memories.

Corporate Services

Composting Against Climate Change

Nilayaan reduces the compound effect of household waste.

Consumer Goods

Chennai’s Chocolatier Recreates Local Flavours with an International Twist

Zitter redefines gifting during the festive season.

Arts

The Value in Crafting Memories

Silaii is making history by immortalising public figures, celebrities, family members and even pets through crafted statues.

Consumer Goods

Where Tamil Culture Meets Urban Streetwear

In a world of streetwear and urban fashion, Angi brings old school Tamil culture to the forefront.

Arts

Selling FABric Art Journals

Citta Handmade is a brand born from Niranjana Krishnakumar’s co-incidental discovery of her passion for art.

Media & Communications

Strangers Who Crossed Paths to Make Architecture Inclusive

The team at MAAVILAI is finding approachable ways to teach architectural techniques and sustainable principles in Tamil.

Manufacturing

Weaving Together a Handloom Ecosystem

Nurpu revives the handloom weaving community of Chennimalai and teaches the art form to the next generation.

Consumer Goods

Siblings in the Business of Sustainable (and Comfortable) Garments

Ambaram and Thuvam provide sustainable handloom products for women and children, tailored to beat the heat.

Entertainment

Uru Gives Shape to Rare Musical Instruments

Uru is transforming the Indian musical ecosystem.

Arts

The Furniture Weaving Network

From rewiring vintage chairs and cots to custom designing woven furniture, Irukkai makes craftsmanship accessible all over India.

Wellness & Fitness

The Journey of a Tech-Savvy Yogi

Sushmitha Shrikanth’s concept of Introspection through Movement is where yoga meets lifestyle design.

Consumer Goods

Decadent Layers of Impactful Storytelling

Bindhu Hephzibah bakes delectable cakes that tell thought-provoking stories inspired by Tamil literature and culture.

Consumer Goods

Let your clothes tell your story

Local designer brand SAA’s founder, Ashaa Vigashini, designs tailor-made clothes that fit you and your story.

Consumer Goods

A Sustainable Life Powered by Goli Soda

Chennai-based filmmaker and entrepreneur, Sruti Harihara Subramanian, promotes a sustainable lifestyle through her quirky brand Goli Soda.

Health Care

Therapy – The “Creative Art” of Living

Nikita Raisinghani uses the creative arts in her counseling sessions at Horizon Therapy Centre.

Consumer Goods

Coonoor’s Quirky Cafe with a Cause

Radhika Shastry’s Cafe Diem is a must-visit experience on the hills.

Wellness & Fitness

How to become a Superhuman?

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It’s parkour! Vishal Kumar talks about Chennai’s new popular fitness regiment.

Manufacturing

Indigenous Accessories with an International Audience

SriRang’s eco-friendly accessories bring Indian craftsmanship to the forefront, becoming a wardrobe essential for women across the globe.

Arts

Radhika “Blows” You Away With Glass Art

Goli Soda Glass Studio introduces Chennai to a new hobby.

Design

The Game of Life: Featuring Coimbatore’s Toy Designer

Toy Designer, Kanaka Ananth not only designs games for Indian kids but also brings design services to tier-2 cities in South India.

Consumer Goods

OK Google, Where Can I find Hand-Crafted Fountain Pens in Chennai?

Gem & Co. a popular pen company founded pre-independence, survives the digital revolution and is becoming increasingly popular once again.

Consumer Goods

Once Upon a Slime After School

Gen Z entrepreneur, Avi Natesan, takes us through her journey of converting hobbies into profitable businesses.

Media & Communications

The 21st Century Bookmaker

Aadithiya Raajan, founder of The Bookmaker Store brings out the essence of paper in the digital age.

Manufacturing

Designed in Salem. Displayed all over the world.

TanaBana artists in the Salem studio create patterns for wide applications on global brand products.

Consumer Goods

Success through Passion – A Käse Study

Namrata Sundaresan, Co-founder of Käse recalls how a vacation to Coonoor led to a series of unexpected events and an unplanned entrepreneurial venture.