Pune man washed vessels for Rs 3 a day, has Rs 160 crore-company today
· Business · Indian Express, Times of India
Vijay Varma grew up in extreme poverty in Bisau village, Rajasthan, facing the loss of his grandparents and father by age 10. At age 12, he left for Mumbai to work, washing vessels for Rs 3 a day and undertaking various odd jobs to survive. He later moved to Pune, where he entered the construction sector as a labourer and eventually founded his own real estate company. Today, his business empire stands at Rs 160 crore, reflecting decades of perseverance. Varma's journey from scavenging firewood with his mother to leading a major enterprise is detailed in his recent profile.
Why it matters
This story demonstrates how early hardship and relentless perseverance can shape a successful entrepreneurial career in India's competitive construction sector.
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