Meet man who used to sell snacks on a cycle, built Rs 4096 crore company with an investment of just Rs…

India is home to numerous success stories of individuals who have risen from humble beginnings to become owners of multi-crore companies. Bipin Hadvani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Gopal Snacks Limited, stands as a shining example of dedication and perseverance in the business world. His journey from humble beginnings to remarkable success is truly inspiring.

While growing up, Hadvani was always interested in the namkeen business his father ran from their small shop in the village. His father would make mouth-watering Gujarati snacks and then on his bicycle would travel through the villages to sell them. Hadvai also used to help his father after coming back from school.

After gaining experience by working with his father, he embarked on his entrepreneurial journey in 1990. He co-founded a snack business using Rs 4,500 from his father. However, after a four-year partnership, Hadvani decided to part ways with his business partner. Using Rs 2.5 lakh, his share from the previous joint venture, he set off on his individual journey of entrepreneurship.

In 1994, Hadvani bought a house and with the support of his wife, Daxa started his own business - Gopal Snacks. 

Together, they started making traditional snacks from their home. Hadvani used to pedal his way through the streets of Rajkot, interacting with the dealers, retailers, and shopkeepers. He did this to gain a deeper understanding of the local market.

Due to Hadvani's relentless efforts, sales of their product began to increase. With the steady rise in consumer demand, he invested in a plot outside the city to establish a factory.

As the plant was located in a remote area, it had to be closed. Later, Hadvani managed to get loans and set up a small unit inside the city. In the long run, this new plant came out to be a game changer for Hadvani as he witnessed remarkable growth.

Today, Gopal Snacks is the fourth largest brand in the organised sector of ethnic savouries (including gathiya) in terms of market share in India and the largest manufacturer of gathiya and snack pellets in the country in terms of volume in FY 2023.

At present, Gopal Snacks boasts a whopping market capitalisation of Rs 40.96 billion (Rs 4096 crore).

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