Farmer's son builds software firm from village

Eswaran Arumugam, a farmer's son from a small village in Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu, built a technology firm from humble beginnings. Growing up in a middle-class family, Arumugam completed his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computer Applications. After working as a junior software developer for nine years, he returned to his hometown to establish his own software development company, Yaa Creations.

Starting with just Rs 1 lakh and two laptops, Arumugam launched Yaa Creations from Chennai, where he rented a co-working space and employed a single software developer. Though he faced financial difficulties, he managed to keep the business afloat with the help of his brother's loan and a few initial projects. The arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic further challenged the company, forcing Arumugam to return to his village and restart operations with two employees.

Despite the setbacks, Arumugam persevered, accepting every project that came his way. As the company gained experience and expanded its skill set, it began offering advanced software products and mobile applications, including those incorporating artificial intelligence. By 2025, Yaa Creations had grown to employ 26 people and completed projects worth Rs 1.5 crore, earning clients in seven countries, including Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Qatar, and Germany.