We went to Sangli to meet a 50-year-old man to understand his business. He sells 40,000 idlis daily from a small 200 sq. ft. hotel. His courage truly inspired me. I was amazed to learn that around seven hotels have opened in Sangli, inspired by him.

When I asked what drives him to make idlis on such a large scale, he simply said:
"Customer satisfaction. I'm doing this for their happy smiles."

And it shows. Because if he didn’t serve quality, how could he possibly scale to 40,000 idlis a day—a feat even seasoned strategists struggle to achieve?

I also tried the vada — and their 'chavvada' won my heart. It's genuinely delicious. I’d suggest everyone try it at least once in their life.

His humble nature and warm gesture of courtesy are unforgettable.
He proved that business isn't just about numbers — it's kindness that truly defines a great businessman.

It was a wonderful business conversation. This collaboration with the digital marketing agency has helped us achieve sustained revenue for our video editing agency. 

Mr. Sarath Mutyala is the coordinator of the Digital Marketing wing at Ni-MSME. He has empowered over 3,500 MSMEs across various sectors through his expert guidance. I had the privilege of working with him during a Digital Marketing session.

I’m also a part of his personal initiatives — Skill Yuga and EcoVikasa. Skill Yuga focuses on empowering students and lecturers with advanced industrial training and education. EcoVikasa aims to provide consultancy services in the rapidly growing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) sector, which is expanding at a 15% CAGR. I contributed as a product designer for their Phase-1 project, curating and refining the project requirements.

I visited IIMR-Hyderabad to learn about the latest techniques and advancements in the post-production process of millets. I was truly amazed by their infrastructure — from seeding to packaging — including nutrient testing facilities and acres of millet farming land dedicated solely to research.

What surprised me even more was a two-story building filled with millet-based products made from various grains and brands, all with premium-quality packaging.

They also offer a unique “production-as-a-service” model — the first of its kind. You simply provide them with raw grains and your product idea, and they take care of everything — from processing to packaging — all while maintaining top-tier food-grade standards.