The second season of the documentary series Hausla Empowered, created by Kotak Mahindra Bank, focuses on the stories of four founders who are using technology to solve pressing issues in daily life. The series highlights various types of solutions: from signaling systems on railway tracks to assistance for people with Parkinson's disease, crop preservation for farmers, and accelerating disease diagnosis.
This project is part of the bank's accelerator program, Kotak BizLabs. The new season features four entrepreneurs operating within this ecosystem: Pradivya AI, which deals with railway safety; Lifespark Technologies, focusing on care for people with Parkinson's disease; SabjiKothi, which combats post-harvest losses; and Easiofy Solutions, developing tools for early disease detection.
Each featured startup addresses a specific and tangible problem. Pradivya AI works on predictive control of railway tracks based on artificial intelligence to enhance safety. Lifespark Technologies creates technological support for individuals suffering from Parkinson's disease. SabjiKothi implements innovations in cold storage to minimize crop losses for farmers. And Easiofy Solutions develops AI-based medical tools aimed at earlier diagnosis and treatment planning.
These four stories cover the fields of mobility, healthcare, and agriculture, demonstrating the application of technology to solve real-world challenges. Hausla Empowered emphasizes the founders whose innovations have a significant impact on people's lives.
Rohit Bhasin, Head of Banking Business and Marketing Director at Kotak Mahindra Bank, noted that the series aims to underscore the conviction of the founders in their work. He stated that 'Hausla is the courage to turn an idea into action. These four founders use technology and innovation to solve problems affecting people's daily lives, from safer railways and better care for Parkinson's disease to reducing farm losses and ensuring early diagnosis. Through Hausla Empowered, we want more people to be inspired by the conviction behind these solutions and the entrepreneurs who create them.'
The first season of Hausla Empowered was released in October 2025 and presented four founders from the Kotak BizLabs accelerator program ecosystem, garnering over 30 million views across various platforms. The second season maintains the same format: an introductory film followed by four episodes, each documenting the journey of one founder.
Hausla Empowered is supported by Kotak BizLabs—the bank's social responsibility-oriented accelerator program, which helps early-stage startups through mentorship, incubation, networking, and funding. The documentary series format provides founders from the program cohort with a platform outside the accelerator itself, connecting their work with a wider audience and showcasing real impact.