Rameshwaram Cafe to Mamaearth: 10 remarkable startups founded by Indian couples

Rameshwaram Café: Based in Bengaluru, Rameshwaram Café has gained worldwide fame. The café was founded by the husband-and-wife duo, Raghavendra Rao and Divya Raghavendra Rao.

AKS Clothing: True to its name, AKS Clothing is a clothing brand founded by Nidhi Yadav, a former software engineer who left her well-paying job to pursue her passion. Together with her husband, Satpal Yadav, she launched this brand, which is celebrated for offering affordable and stylish clothing for Indian women.

Samosa Singh: At this outlet, you can indulge in a variety of samosas from across India. The business is owned by Shikhar Singh and Nidhi Singh.

Sugar Cosmetics: Founded in 2015 by Vineeta Singh and her husband, Kaushik Mukherjee, Sugar Cosmetics has quickly risen to become one of the leading makeup brands in India within just a few years.

MobiKwik: Established in 2009, MobiKwik is an Indian financial technology company that offers a mobile phone-based payment system and digital wallet. The company was founded by Bipin Preet Singh and Upasana Taku.

MIVI: Founded in 2015, MIVI is a prominent company specialising in the manufacture and sale of Indian-made products tailored to meet the needs of Indian consumers. This startup was launched by the husband-and-wife team, Vishwanadh Kandula and Midhula Devabhaktuni.

Chumbak: Based in Bengaluru, Chumbak is a well-known home and lifestyle brand. The company was founded by Vivek Prabhakar and Shubhra Chadda.

Mamaearth: Mamaearth is an Indian startup that provides a diverse range of cosmetic products aimed at enhancing daily skincare for its customers. The company was founded by the husband-and-wife duo, Varun Alagh and Ghazal Alagh.

Oxyzo: Oxyzo Financial Services is the lending arm of OfBusiness, a startup that generates significant income. The company was founded by Ruchi Kalra and Asish Mohapatra.

CashKaro: CashKaro is India’s largest cashback and coupons site, featuring over 1,500 retailers on its platform. The company was co-founded by Rohan Bhargava and Swati Bhargava.