Indian Startups Turn Waste into Rs 2.5 Crore Businesses with Sustainable Models
Two entrepreneurial ventures in India have grown from modest beginnings into successful businesses generating Rs 2.5 crore annually. In Bihar, three MBA graduates founded Taruwar Agro, converting discarded banana stems into sustainable products and creating local jobs. Meanwhile, three brothers in Pune launched ScrapDeal, a scrap collection startup that simplifies household waste disposal and has recycled over 20 lakh kg of scrap. Both startups aim to expand their operations and revenues in the coming years.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (76/100). Lens Score 32/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 10 Nov, 03:04 am. Other outlets followed.