Mrudula Kadapala Reddy

I’m Mrudula Kadapala Reddy — Founder of Instabites, a freeze-dried Indian instant food brand created out of a mother’s concern and a homemaker’s passion. With a Master’s in Home Science (1985) and decades of experience standardizing traditional recipes, I stepped into entrepreneurship in my 60s. When my daughter moved abroad, I realized the lack of healthy, home-style Indian food — and taught myself Lyophilisation technology to change that. What started in my kitchen is now a 16,000 sq. ft. plant in Hyderabad, producing preservative-free, nutrition-rich meals for Indian families, students, infants, and even pets. Our products retain real taste, real ingredients, and real care. Building a ₹30–40 crore venture in my 60s wasn’t planned — it was personal. Because sometimes, all it takes to start a business is love..and a little bit of science.