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Madhu Kargunda

Founder, Tengin

Madhu Kargunda is the founder of Tengin, India's first all-coconut brand, and an Elevate Startup Winner recognised by the Government of Karnataka in 2023.

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2 stories about Madhu Kargunda

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From Software Engineer to Coconut Entrepreneur: The Story Behind Tengin and India's Rural Value-Addition Push
Madhu Kargunda quit an 8-year banking-tech career to build Tengin, India's first all-coconut brand, adding value at the village level.
IndianAgri Desk · 24 July 2026 · 3 min read
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Tengin's 80/20 Model: Keeping Coconut Value Where It Grows
Tengin pays 30+ Karnataka coconut farming families 2.1–2.5x market rates, routing 20% of every product's value directly to growers.
IndianAgri Desk · 23 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Madhu Kargunda

2 stories about Madhu Kargunda

From Software Engineer to Coconut Entrepreneur: The Story Behind Tengin and India's Rural Value-Addition Push

Tengin's 80/20 Model: Keeping Coconut Value Where It Grows