KBC 2023 hotseat · "Jugaadu Jain"

Ronak Jain

Engineer · Entrepreneur · Founder, 5S Infotech

From Madhya Pradesh's first Amazon seller to the KBC hotseat with Amitabh Bachchan — 15 years of building businesses the jugaadu way. Today, one mission: easy, affordable AI for every small business.

Ronak Jain — India's 12 Inspiring Icons of 2026, The Tribune and ANI
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KBC Hotseatwith Amitabh Bachchan
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MP's 1st Amazon sellersince 2012
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AI & MLIIT Ropar, 2024
15+years building businesses
12+software products shipped
2national TV appearances
#1first Amazon seller from MP
Who is Ronak Jain

An engineer who solves problems the jugaadu way.

Ronak Jain is an engineer and entrepreneur from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. He started selling online in 2011, launched his own ecommerce portal a year later, and became the first Amazon seller in Madhya Pradesh — long before marketplace selling was mainstream in the state.

In 2023 he reached the hotseat of Kaun Banega Crorepati opposite Amitabh Bachchan, where the name "Jugaadu Jain" stuck — a nod to his street-smart, do-more-with-less problem solving. That moment shaped a mission: simple, low-cost technology for small businesses.

After studying AI & Machine Learning at IIT Ropar, he turned 5S Infotech into an AI-only company building WhatsApp-first automation, SaaS products and custom solutions for businesses in India and abroad.

Small businesses don't need complicated software. They need something that works on WhatsApp, costs less than a staff salary, and starts tomorrow. — Ronak Jain, Founder · 5S Infotech
Achievements

Milestones that define the journey

2023
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KBC hotseat — "Jugaadu Jain"

Reached the hotseat of Kaun Banega Crorepati, India's most-watched quiz show, facing questions from Amitabh Bachchan. The "Jugaadu Jain" name became his identity — and the inspiration behind building low-cost solutions for small businesses.

2012
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First Amazon seller in MP

Pioneered marketplace selling in Madhya Pradesh.

2011
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MTV Race2Fame

Appeared on MTV's reality show — a first taste of the national spotlight.

2024
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AI & ML, IIT Ropar

Studied artificial intelligence and machine learning at IIT Ropar.

Now
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CAIT Gwalior

Social Media Chief, Confederation of All India Traders — Gwalior District Chapter.

2012–19
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Kretazee, Dentskart & Himalaya

Founded ecommerce portal Kretazee, built Dentskart.in for dental equipment and materials, then added offline retail in partnership with ayurveda brand Himalaya.

Ongoing
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Digital art & portraits

His portraits have been presented to Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, and at ICAI, the Chamber of Commerce and the Gwalior Division Cricket Academy.

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2011

Started selling online · MTV Race2Fame

The journey begins — on screen and online, in the same year.

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2012

Kretazee & a state first on Amazon

Launched his own ecommerce portal and became MP's first Amazon seller.

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2015

Dentskart.in

A specialised portal for dental equipment and materials — niche B2B ecommerce.

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2019

Offline retail with Himalaya

Brick-and-mortar experience added to a decade of digital commerce.

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2023

KBC hotseat

"Jugaadu Jain" on national television with Amitabh Bachchan.

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2024

IIT Ropar · 5S Infotech goes AI-only

AI & ML studies turn the company into an AI-first product studio.

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Today

Building for the masses

Shipping WhatsApp-first AI automation for businesses in India and worldwide.

Products developed

Software built at 5S Infotech

Ready-made SaaS for everyday business problems, plus custom platforms built for clients across retail, real estate, hospitality, fitness and trade bodies.

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5S Whatapi

WhatsApp Business API platform — broadcasts, chatbots, automation flows and a shared team inbox.

SaaS5sinfotech.in →
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GMB Suite

Google Business Profile automation — AI review replies, posts and local-SEO content on autopilot.

SaaSgmb.5sinfotech.in →
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RentFlow

Rental management with tenant KYC, rent tracking and reminders for property owners.

SaaSrent.5sinfotech.in →
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Masked QR

Smart review QR — unhappy feedback stays private, happy customers get an AI-drafted Google review.

SaaS
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AI Voice Agent

AI that answers and places phone calls — inbound support and outbound campaigns in natural voice.

AI
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5S Billing & POS

Multi-company GST invoicing with barcode POS, FIFO batch inventory and WhatsApp bill delivery.

SaaS
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FitCore Gym CRM

Memberships, staff attendance, payroll and WhatsApp reminders for gyms and studios.

SaaSLive demo →
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Tally → WhatsApp Bridge

Connects Tally on the office PC to WhatsApp — ledgers, invoices and reminders sent automatically.

Integration
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Ghan Ghan

A one-tap family intercom app — instant voice and video calls between parents and kids.

App
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Industry CRMs

Custom CRMs for real estate, manufacturing and fashion retail — with built-in team chat and calling.

Custom build
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Member Directories

Bilingual member directories, online membership forms and task boards for clubs and trade associations.

Custom build
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Cinematic Websites & AI Reels

Story-driven websites, online stores and AI-generated art, ads and reels for brands.

Studio
Moments

On stage, on screen, in the room

On the KBC set with Amitabh Bachchan
On the KBC set with Amitabh BachchanWith family on the Kaun Banega Crorepati floor, 2023.
5S Infotech on the big screen
5S Infotech on the big screenShowcased under "AI in Retail & Commerce" alongside Meesho and Intellect.
At the summit
At the summitFront row as a delegate.
KBC · Full Episode 52
KBC · Full Episode 52Team "Jugaadu Jains" on the hotseat — "Jugad simple innovation hai".
Meeting fellow speakers
Meeting fellow speakersNetworking on the summit floor.
Speaking at CAIT
Speaking at CAITAddressing traders at a Confederation of All India Traders event.
Summit meet-ups
Summit meet-upsConversations between sessions.
In the news

Featured in print and on television

2026
The Tribune · ANI · 15 August 2026

Named among "India's 12 Inspiring Icons of 2026"

Featured for "redefining how India's small businesses go digital" through 5S Infotech and its WhatsApp automation platform — alongside his KBC "Jugaadu Jain" title, IIT Ropar background and portrait art.

Read on tribuneindia.com →  ·  Read on aninews.in →
KBC
Sony Entertainment Television · 2023

Kaun Banega Crorepati — Episode 52

On the hotseat opposite Amitabh Bachchan with team "Jugaadu Jains", in the episode titled "Jugad simple innovation hai" — the appearance that made the name stick.

Episode record on Millionaire Wiki →  ·  IMDb profile →
MTV
MTV India · 2011

MTV Race2Fame

Participated in MTV's reality show the same year he started his first online business.

Work presented at

🏛️ ICAI🏢 Chamber of Commerce🏏 Gwalior Division Cricket Academy🤝 CAIT Gwalior
Beyond business

Engineering in service of the community

Alongside technology, Ronak leads construction projects for the Jain community of Gwalior.

2020

Entrusted with Vidyodaya Bhawan

Given charge of building a Jain community centre behind the Shri Digamber Jain Temple, Naya Bazaar — pilgrim accommodation, banquet halls and a sanctuary for saints and scholars.

2023

A modern landmark, completed

Delivered with elevators, air-conditioned rooms, rainwater harvesting and storage, and a full power setup with generator backup.

2025

Rebuilding a 150-year-old temple

Entrusted with reconstructing the Shri Digamber Jain Temple, Naya Bazaar from scratch in the 2,000-year-old Nagara style, following Vastu principles.

Have a business problem?
Let's jugaad it.

For product demos, custom builds, speaking invitations or media queries — message Ronak directly on WhatsApp.

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