Ajay Jain

Entrepreneur & Film Producer Microlit, Lucknow Nawabs

After graduating from IIT Kanpur in 1984, Ajay Jain— a visionary first-generation entrepreneur—founded Microlit, with the mission of creating world-class import-substitute scientific instruments. Under his dynamic leadership, Microlit has not only established a global presence across 65+ countries, but has also earned prestigious accolades, including recognition by CII as one of the Top 5 Most Innovative Companies in India, along with Design & Innovation Awards from Japan and Germany.

Beyond his entrepreneurial success, Ajay Jain is a passionate connoisseur of poetry, literature, and music—art forms that remain integral to his life. To celebrate and preserve this cultural heritage, he founded “Lucknow Nawabs” two decades ago, an organization dedicated to bringing music, literature, and legendary artists to the city of Lucknow. Over the years, the stage of Lucknow Nawabs has been graced by stalwarts such as Pankaj Udhas, Kavita Seth, Gulzar Saheb, Wasim Bareilvy, Javed Akhtar, and Manna Dey, among many others.

A rare blend of entrepreneurial brilliance and artistic devotion, Ajay Jain continues to inspire both the worlds of innovation and culture alike.