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Rs 2 to Rs 900 crore, remarkable journey of child bride Kalpana Saroj

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Kalpana's Early Struggles

 

Kalpana Saroj, born in Maharashtra, encountered adversity with a child marriage at age 12. Her resilience fueled entrepreneurial success, spearheading ventures valued at millions.. 

 

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Kalpana's Journey into the Workforce

Despite enduring hardships, Kalpana Saroj's unbroken spirit propelled her to carve a better future. Rescued from abuse by her father, she resolved to overcome trauma and succeed.

 

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Starting Small

At the age of 16, Kalpana Saroj embarked on her journey to financial independence. Moving to Mumbai, she secured a job in a government cloth mill, earning a mere Rs 2. 
 
 

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Earning Through Stitching and Hard Labor

In addition to her job in the cloth mill, she began stitching garments for extra income, earning Rs. 50 a month. 

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Establishing Kamani Tubes in the Mid-1990s

Kalpana Saroj wanted to start her own business. In the mid-1990s, she started Kamani Tubes. This was the start of her journey as an entrepreneur. 

 

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Diversifying Ventures

Kalpana Saroj expanded beyond Kamani Tubes, delving into film production with KS Film Production, English, and Hindi cinema. She also entered real estate, for profitable ventures.

 

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Building a Profitable Enterprise

Kalpana Saroj's smart decisions and strong leadership made Kamani Tubes successful, earning over Rs 100 crore in revenue. Her vision and dedication led to this achievement.

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Personal Wealth

Kalpana Saroj started small but achieved big. Her assets are now worth over Rs 917 crore, showing her incredible journey from hardship to wealth.

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