Sandeep Maheshwari (the founder of ImagesBazaar,) known for turning around his family business from an abject failure to a point of stupendous success, is no ordinary man. Despite having his fair share of hardships, this man made a mark for himself for not only being the best at what he does, but also for being the best motivational speaker. Here’s taking a look at some truly inspiring leadership and life lessons from Sandeep Maheshwari!
1. Do not waste time
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Perhaps one of the most important lessons taught by Sandeep Maheshwari is to not waste time. Already a precious commodity, wasting time is similar to wasting your life. Firmly believing in the principle that time is the only commodity which cannot be traded in this world, Sandeep says to not waste time doing things which can be put off for tomorrow. Spend the 24 hours you have in a day on things which matter the most to you and do that which adds the most value to your life not just for the day, but in the future as well.
2. Keep practicing to improve
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Another important lesson Sandeep Maheshwari uses in his life is, in order to improve, you need to keep practicing to perfect your skills. There is no way to reach the heights of success without perfecting what you are doing. Where you come from doesn’t matter. Where you start from doesn’t matter. Sandeep Maheshwari started from being at rock bottom and it was only by learning the tricks of his favourite trade, did he become the innovator he is today. It is the amount of effort you put into learning which makes you grow and move up the ladder of success.
3. Failure is not scary
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For a man who faced failure time and again in his life, coming to terms with the ordeal was not an easy thing for Sandeep Maheshwari.However, with an aim to achieve something truly phenomenal in life, one has to go through more than one failure. Only after not one, but two of his businesses failed, did Sandeep Maheshwari realise the importance of this fact. The more you fail, the more you learn and the more you learn, the more you grow. Keep working on the strategies which push you toward success and even then, if you fail, know that you failed after you tried your best.
4. Learn to adapt to change
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When Sandeep Maheshwari’s aluminium business (incidentally, also his family business) collapsed, Sandeep Maheshwari was faced with the double edged sword of choice. On the one hand, he could finish college and think of what to do next and on the other hand, he could drop out and see what the business world had in store for him. He chose the second path and decided to take a 2 week course in photography to learn the tricks of the trade. Within a short period of time, he mastered the art and realised his ticket to fame was in the form of ImagesBazaar.com!
5. Always stay happy, no matter what you do in life
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One of the golden rules of life Sandeep Maheshwari lives by is to always stay happy, no matter what he’s going through or what he is doing at the time. Why? Because passion and happiness always go hand in hand and when you’re passionately happy about what you are doing, then success isn’t too far away. Things will go wrong and you will face obstacles, but if you focus on the bright side of life, there is always a silver lining!
A man who taught the world there is so much to learn and so many ways to grow, Sandeep Maheshwari is quite the visionary. Which lesson of his inspired you the most? Comment and let us know!
Tesla has ramped up its India expansion by leasing a 24,565 sq ft warehouse at Lodha Logistics Park in Mumbai’s Kurla West. The five-year lease, registered on May 16, 2025, involves a total rent of over ₹24 crore, starting at ₹37.53 lakh per month with a 5% annual escalation. The facility includes two ground-floor units and 20 parking spots, with rent payments commencing June 1, 2025.
This warehouse will function as a key service center and garage for Tesla’s India operations, excluding bodywork and spray painting. The move supports Tesla’s preparations for its official market debut, expected in late 2025 or early 2026.
Tesla’s India rollout includes offices in Pune, flagship showrooms in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and Delhi-NCR, and co-working spaces in Mumbai. The new warehouse lease highlights Tesla’s commitment to building a robust infrastructure for sales, service, and delivery of electric vehicles and energy products across India.
While manufacturing plans are not yet confirmed, Tesla is reportedly exploring sites in Maharashtra for a potential assembly unit. The Mumbai warehouse lease marks a significant step in Tesla’s strategy to establish a strong presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing EV markets.
MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has partnered with fintech leader Razorpay to support the growth of deeptech and emerging tech startups across India, with a special focus on those in Tier II and III cities. Through this collaboration, early-stage startups will gain access to Razorpay’s fintech infrastructure, mentorship, and resources via the Razorpay Rize program.
Startups in areas like AI, blockchain, robotics, and IoT will benefit from streamlined company incorporation support, expert mentorship, product credits, and guidance for applying to global accelerators such as Y Combinator. Selected founders will also join the exclusive Rize Community, connecting with peer networks and attending masterclasses.
MSH CEO Panneerselvam Madanagopal emphasized that this partnership will help founders scale faster by providing vital support in mentorship, capital access, and digital infrastructure. As India’s startup ecosystem surpasses 159,000 DPIIT-recognised startups, this initiative aims to give deeptech entrepreneurs the tools and networks needed to innovate for India and expand globally.
Bengaluru-based investment bank IndigoEdge, in partnership with entrepreneur Hitesh Ahuja, has launched PixelSky Capital, a secondaries fund targeting INR 400 crore. The fund will invest in eight late-stage tech and consumer companies expected to go public within three to four years, with cheque sizes of INR 40–50 crore each. PixelSky has already invested in beauty retailer Purplle and aims to close a second deal by June 2025.
The fund focuses on secondary transactions, allowing existing shareholders to sell stakes to new investors, providing liquidity ahead of IPOs. Founders have committed INR 10–15 crore, with additional capital coming from domestic family offices and startup founders. Final close is expected by March 2026.
Led by Hitesh Ahuja, who sold his foodtech startup Yumlane in 2023, and IndigoEdge cofounder Zerin Rahiman, PixelSky marks IndigoEdge’s expansion from advisory and proprietary investments into fund management. The firm has facilitated over 150 transactions worth around $3 billion and invested INR 25–30 crore as a limited partner in multiple VC funds. PixelSky is currently evaluating about 20 companies before finalizing its portfolio