Shruti Suman
The inspiring success story of Arjun Deshpande, a young Indian entrepreneur known as the ‘Robinhood of Indian Pharma,’ resonates with Harvey MacKay’s quote: “People begin to become successful the minute they decide to be.”
Arjun is the visionary founder and CEO of Generic Aadhaar, a Mumbai-based startup that has developed a comprehensive online platform for affordable generic medicine. His goal is to make high-quality medication accessible to every citizen in the country.
Arjun’s journey as an entrepreneur began during his college years when he noticed the lack of affordable medicine options available to people. At the age of 16 in 2018, he established a company that offered cost-effective generic medicines as an alternative to the expensive branded medications typically found in pharmacies.
Now, at the young age of 21, Arjun serves as the CEO of Generic Aadhaar, which operates an online platform for generic medicines and runs a chain of franchises that provide discounts ranging from 80% to 90%.
Through his dedication and hard work, Arjun has successfully disrupted the traditional pharmaceutical industry in India, leading to the rapid growth and recognition of Generic Aadhaar. With an estimated valuation of Rs 500 crore, the company has gained support from influential industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata.
