This innovation special celebrates some of the successful innovations in India that have also resonated across the globe. Through these success stories we highlight the challenges Indian innovators face and the tenacity they have displayed.

Cracking the code: Developing economies have become fertile ground for path-breaking innovations. But as the chart suggests, only a few companies in India have cracked the innovation code so far.

Eyeing success: Aurolab has changed the face of eye care across the world with its affordable intraocular lens.

Lifting the Veil: Hand in Hand is overcoming ideological hurdles to create entrepreneurs in war-torn Afghanistan.

Making the Grade: DHL understood what students wanted - and made a business out of it.

Doorstep Banking: Financial services provider FINO takes banking to the poor.

Blow Hot, Blow Cold: Dhama Innovations's healing braces and wraps are a hit in the US.

Sharp Focus: Forus Health has developed a slick retinal imaging device.

Power Shift: Siemens switchgear developed for India is bringing electricity to consumers in a growing number of countries.

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