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Payal Nath, founder, Kadam Haat with some productsEnterprise

How Payal Nath built a Rs 2 crore ecofriendly products business with grass; empowers artisans

Within two years of launch, Kolkata-based Kadam Haat is approaching Rs5 crore in revenues (in FY24). Its artisans, about 85% of whom are women, hand-weave nine types of grasses into sustainable bags, home decor and other items using traditional crafts.

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