Abhishek Kulkarni is changing eco-friendly innovation at Rutu Biosys. This company is transforming sanitation with its flagship waterless and odour-free urinal solutions under the brand Biodoc. Recently, he entered the B2C market with a new line of sustainable household cleaning products. This move expands the company's reach beyond its established B2B roots.
For Abhishek, the PGPM-FBE program has been life-changing. “I used to decide based on instinct. Now I lead with clarity and structure,” he says. Courses in financial and cost accounting improved his decision-making. Mentorship taught him the importance of defining family roles early to avoid conflicts. Field visits and learning from peers showed him how businesses in other sectors handle challenges like scaling and professionalisation.
Looking ahead, Abhishek plans to transition Rutu Biosys from a traditional family business into a professional, growth-focused organisation. He aims to compete with global players while staying true to the values that built the company.

Growing up surrounded by fabrics, colours, and craftsmanship, Adarsh Peshwani always knew the family business, VIP Collection, was more than just clothing. It was a celebration of heritage and creativity. He manages sales and customer engagement while also contributing ideas for design and strategy. Adarsh has become an active connection between tradition and modernity.
The PGPM-FBE program helped him move from managing daily tasks to shaping long-term strategy. Frameworks like SCAMPER inspired new ideas for product innovation and differentiation. Mentorship highlighted the need to balance professional growth with cultural identity. “I’ve learned to combine processes with passion without losing what makes us unique,” he shares.
In the coming years, Adarsh hopes to grow VIP Collection sustainably. He wants to expand its brand presence and enter new markets while keeping its essence: timeless, elegant women’s wear inspired by tradition.

For Ajay V, food is more than a business — it’s a deeply personal story of legacy, community, and ambition. At Stag Foods, his family’s packaged food and beverage venture, Ajay is stepping into a world he’s grown up around, but is now seeing through a sharper, more strategic lens. His early exposure to ground-level operations, combined with a strong academic foundation, gave him the motivation to lead with both empathy and efficiency.
The PGPM-FBE program has helped him shift gears — from observing the business to shaping it. “Earlier, I was focused on execution. Now I’m learning how to build brands, not just manage them,” he shares. Courses on innovation, marketing, and entrepreneurship have helped him explore how to differentiate in a crowded category, while mentorship sessions have guided him on defining roles, managing family dynamics, and setting up scalable processes.
Ajay’s vision for Stag Foods over the next few years is clear — to take it from a regional name to a recognised brand, known for quality, consistency, and innovation. He’s not just looking to carry the family legacy forward — he’s preparing to reimagine it for the next generation.

For Shivashruthi, leadership in the family business isn’t just about stepping in, it’s about stepping up with clarity. At Thermopack, a leading name in automotive and industrial packaging, she’s been closely observing operations and is now preparing to take on a more strategic role.
Through PGPM-FBE, she’s developed a more structured mindset, shifting from a reactive problem-solver to someone who plans with foresight. Mentorship deepened her understanding of internal dynamics in family businesses and the need for well-defined roles and systems. Exposure to industry practices during field visits inspired her to think bigger about process innovation and growth.
Her focus now is to professionalise Thermopack’s systems, explore expansion opportunities, and ensure that the values that built the company continue to guide its next chapter.

From sourcing raw materials directly from producing states to delivering premium spice blends across India, Richie Spices has built a reputation for quality over generations. Pratiyush Jaiswal is now shaping its next chapter. He focuses on scaling the B2B business, reinforcing institutional partnerships, and creating a premium retail brand.
The PGPM-FBE program provided him with a structured approach to strategy and decision-making. I've learned to balance risk with long-term value creation, he says. Operations frameworks helped him improve procurement and distribution. Mentorship highlighted the importance of standing out in a competitive market. Interacting with peers from various industries broadened his outlook and sparked new ideas for customer engagement and growth.
Pratiyush envisions taking Richie Spices global over the next decade. He plans to leverage the rising demand for authentic Indian flavors. His goal is to position the company as a trusted premium brand worldwide, one that carries forward the family’s passion while embracing innovation.

From a small kirana shop to a ?200-crore business, Sahu Brothers has grown into steel, cement, paints, FMCG, and healthcare. At the crossroads of technology and tradition, Akash Kumar Sahu brings five years of experience as a software engineer to his role as a process consultant for the family business. He focuses on improving operations and boosting sales.
The PGPM-FBE program taught him to balance his instincts with data-driven decision-making. This changed how he approaches leadership. Weekly mentorship sessions with industry leaders expanded his thinking about unique growth strategies. Interacting with peers from different sectors also improved his ability to apply ideas from one industry to another.
Akash's vision for the next decade is ambitious. He plans to professionalize operations, enter manufacturing, and expand into hospitality while aiming for Sahu Brothers to reach a ?500-crore milestone. “I want to build a business that creates opportunities not just for my family but for everyone connected to it,” he says

For Garv Jangid, the story of Vishwakarma Healthcare is one of change. Founded in 2010 with a focus on healthcare, the business shifted to FMCG packaging and now provides gravure-printed packaging for snacks, incense sticks, tobacco, and more. Garv's mission is to prepare the company for its next growth phase by improving systems and expanding operations.
The PGPM-FBE program helped him move from instinct-driven decisions to structured, data-supported frameworks. Learning about contribution margins and profitability changed his approach to product strategies. Mentorship emphasized the need to separate family roles from business roles. Introducing governance and reporting systems has been a big step forward,he notes.
Looking ahead, Garv plans to change Vishwakarma Healthcare into a modern, scalable organization. He wants to expand its client base, adopt new technologies, and build strong professional systems to drive growth.

Turning instinct into strategy, Garv is reshaping Vishwakarma Healthcare into a modern FMCG packaging player with stronger systems and ambitious growth plans.
Modernising a 30-year legacy, Sreya is driving financial discipline, adopting smarter construction technologies, and building people-first systems for sustained growth.

 

For Sreya, construction has always been a conversation at home, from planning layouts to finishing timelines. At Purnaya Developers, a Coimbatore-based real estate firm with over 30 years of legacy, she now plays an active role in managing finances, driving HR decisions, and shaping how the business grows from within.
Her PGPM-FBE experience helped her move beyond instinct and start thinking structurally, especially when navigating complex decisions that balance family, compliance, and customer expectations. Strategic management courses and mentorship have guided her toward long-term planning, diversification, and people-first systems. Inspired by a field visit to Thirumalai Chemicals, she's also exploring how to bring safety protocols and modern processes into her own construction sites.
Sreya's vision for the next decade is clear: to expand the company with sharper financial systems, smarter construction technologies like precast methods, and stronger internal governance, while building with the same trust her family has earned over decades.

 
Reimagining sanitation with waterless, odour-free solutions and now expanding into sustainable home care to compete with global players
Blending heritage and modern design, Adarsh is shaping VIP Collection into a premium women's wear brand with timeless appeal and wider reach.
From execution to strategy, Ajay is modernising Stag Foods with bold branding and a clear vision to scale across India's competitive food market
With structure and foresight, Shivashruthi is preparing Thermopack for its next growth phase while professionalising systems and driving long-term innovation.
Expanding Richie Spices from retail shelves to global markets, Pratiyush is building a premium brand that carries India’s authentic flavours worldwide.
Leveraging tech experience and bold vision, Akash is professionalising operations and diversifying ventures to transform a ?200-crore legacy into ?500 crore..