India’s next-gen visionaries: Entrepreneurs redefining business and innovation

ACROSS Industries, a new generation of entrepreneurs is challenging convention, building impactful brands, and shaping the future of business through innovation, creativity, and purpose. From luxury fashion and hospitality to healthcare, education, and retail, these leaders are creating meaningful change while setting new benchmarks for excellence.

This special feature highlights ten visionary founders whose ideas, leadership, and ambition are transforming industries and contributing to India’s growing influence on the global stage.

GARVIT ARORA | Founder & Creative Director, Divyansh & Garvit India

Garvit Arora is a force reshaping India’s luxury menswear narrative. Carrying forward a tailoring legacy that spans three generations, he and his brother Divyansh built Divyansh & Garvit India into a modern couture house where heritage craftsmanship meets global storytelling. His ecosystem extends across Karmacode, defining the next generation of cultural streetwear, and Daga Label, a bridge-to-luxury manufacturing powerhouse supplying more than 18 corporate fashion groups and over 150 premium boutiques across India.

From cinematic couture to scalable design supply, Garvit’s vision blends emotion, precision, and commercial relevance. With international expansion on the horizon, retail growth accelerating, and a strong digital strategy underway, he is positioning Indian menswear for global recognition. A firm believer in purpose-led luxury, he champions sustainability through fabric repurposing initiatives for underprivileged communities while supporting vision restoration programs. Garvit doesn’t simply create garments; he creates confidence, identity, and cultural pride, establishing himself as one of the defining entrepreneurs shaping India’s evolving luxury fashion economy.

ANKUR BHASIN | Founder, Eventsbistro

With over 26 years of experience in artist management and entertainment, Ankur Bhasin has emerged as a key figure in shaping India’s nightlife and live entertainment industry. As the founder of Eventsbistro, Event & Artist Management, he has built one of the country’s most respected event & artist management companies, connecting leading talent with premier hospitality and entertainment destinations.

Ankur is also the exclusive representative of renowned musician Sagar Bhatia, further strengthening his influence across the entertainment ecosystem. Recognized for his contributions, he has been honored with the prestigious ET 40 Under 40 recognition and has received multiple industry awards. Beyond artist management, he has successfully developed and operated F&B ventures, combining hospitality and entertainment to........

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