India Untold

Anil Agarwal: A Remarkable Journey from Failure to Immense Success

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Bihar to Mumbai

At the young age of 20, Anil Agarwal embarked on his journey to Mumbai from Bihar, with nothing but a tiffin box. 
 

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First business venture

Upon arriving in Mumbai, Anil Agarwal saw a double-decker bus and taxis for the first time. In 1970, he launched his scrap business. 
 

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Facing failure

In 1976, Anil Agarwal acquired Shamsher Sterling Cable Company. However, the business did not prove to be successful.
 

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Staying determined

Anil Agarwal ventured into 9 different kinds of businesses but unfortunately, none of them achieved success. 
 

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Years of struggle

Anil Agarwal persevered through 20-30 years of struggle. He encountered continuous setbacks and struggled to attain success. 
 

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Sterlite Industries

Anil Agarwal bought Sterlite Industries in 1980. In the year 1990, he initiated a copper refining operations in the company. 
 

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Gaining success

Anil Agarwal’s Sterlite was the country’s first private company. This pioneering initiative marked the beginning of his journey towards success. 
 

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Total net worth

Reportedly, Anil Agarwal’s company Vedanta Resources Limited has around 64,000 employees and contractors. His total wealth is estimated to be around Rs 16,713 crore.

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