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Sitaram Patel rose from a Rs 150 job to lead Safal Industries across four Madhya Pradesh districts, crediting his mother’s sacrifice and perseverance for his success
From a modest mobile shop, Sitaram Patel expanded into retail, seeds, warehouses, and even a Bata showroom. (News18 Hindi)
The story of Sitaram Patel, a resident of Abdu village near Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, is a reminder that determination and perseverance can turn adversity into achievement. Once a daily-wage labourer struggling to make ends meet, Patel today heads a business empire that spans across four districts of the state.
Patel’s early years were marked by hardship. His family depended on farming, but the income was barely enough to support household expenses. To contribute, he started working while still in school, earning Rs 150 a month at a medical shop, and later taking up mobile repair jobs to sustain himself.
The turning point came in 2006, when Patel, restless in low-paying jobs, decided to start something of his own. With no resources at hand, it was his mother who stepped forward. She mortgaged her jewellery to raise the initial capital that laid the foundation of his ventures, ‘Shri Dadaji Mobile’ and ‘HDM Sales’.
The beginning was anything but easy. Patel had little experience, limited understanding of the market, and faced stiff challenges. Yet, armed with honesty and perseverance, he slowly built a reputation. “One has to struggle for three to five years in business. During this time you have to be patient, maintain honesty and never let the trust of the customers break. Once you have a good image in the market, the work starts running on its own,” Patel said.
His persistence paid off. From a modest mobile shop, Patel expanded into retail, seeds, warehouses, and even a Bata showroom under the banner of Safal Industries. In just two decades, his businesses have grown across four districts, providing employment to many local youths.
For Patel, the real credit lies with his mother. “My mother’s jewellery was my first capital, and her blessings gave me the strength to expand my business,” he said. Today, he has ensured every comfort for her and his sisters, luxuries that once seemed unimaginable.
Beyond financial success, Patel sees his journey as a message to aspiring entrepreneurs. He urges the youth not to lose heart in the face of obstacles. “Difficulties will definitely come, but if there is honesty and confidence in the mind, then one day you will definitely reach your destination,” he said.
Patel’s rise from a Rs 150 job to a multi-district business owner stands as a powerful example of how dreams, backed by determination and sacrifice, can shape an extraordinary future.
- Location :
Khandwa, India, India
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