India is one of the worlds largest 5 economies now. But when it got independence from Britishers it was one of the poorest countries in the world. Common people were struggling for so many things from food to jobs. There was not much industry energy or infrastructure development. There were many personalities who contributed to Indias success from politics to socialist. But at the same time stalwart businessmen were the one who laid the foundation of India’s industrial sector. They were the ones who started some of the businesses in India for the first time and took it to a higher level. It also helped the overall country and people to grow as the worlds largest economy to what it is now. Bhai Mohan Singh: He is the founder of Ranbaxy Laboratories who changed India’s pharmaceutical industry. During his regime it expanded globally. Govindram Seksaria: He is known as the Cotton King of India he started building businesses during the pre-Independence era. India became a big player in the textile trade due to his business efforts. Jamsetji Tata: The founder of the Tata Group he laid the foundation for modern Indian industry like steel and energy sectors. He established India’s first steel and energy companies. J.R.D. Tata: He is known as India’s aviation pioneer as he expanded the Tata Group’s legacy and established Air India India’s first commercial airline.  Ardeshir Godrej: Co-founder of the Godrej Group he transformed the Indian consumer goods industry for products like locks and soaps. He brought innovations in locks soaps and home appliances. K.C. Mahindra: Co-founder of Mahindra & Mahindra he changed India’s automotive and industrial sectors. He introduced new concepts in automotive and industrial sectors which led to India’s post-Independence manufacturing growth. Ghanshyam Das Birla: He expanded the Birla Group in textiles cement and finance. It became India’s one of influential business empires. Verghese Kurien: He is known as architect of India’s White Revolution as he made India the largest producer of milk through the Amul model. He is also called the ‘Father of White Revolution’ due to the innovative Amul cooperative model. Dhirubhai Ambani: Father of Mukesh Ambani and founder of Reliance Industries  revolutionized Indian business with a focus on textiles energy and telecommunications.