From Rs 4,500 Loan To Rs 5,539 Crore Snack Empire: Meet Man Who Cycled Through Rajkot To Build Multi-Crore Business

Bipin grew up in a simple family where his father ran a shop selling homemade Gujarati snacks. He often watched his father sell snacks on a bicycle in nearby villages, which sparked his interest in business. After school, he would accompany his father, learning the value of hard work and customer relationships.

In 1990, Bipin borrowed Rs 4,500 from his father to start a snack business with a friend. After four years, they parted ways, and Bipin used his Rs 2.5 lakh share to start his own company, which eventually became Gopal Snacks.

In 1994, Bipin and his wife turned their newly purchased house into a small snack factory. Bipin personally cycled across Rajkot, meeting shopkeepers and traders to sell his snacks, building relationships and understanding the market firsthand.

As demand grew, Bipin established a factory on the outskirts of Rajkot. However, operational issues forced its closure. However, after this Bipin took a loan and set up a smaller unit within the city. This decision proved pivotal in Gopal Snacks’ growth story.

With relentless hard work and an eye for quality, Gopal Snacks grew to become India’s fourth-largest traditional snack brand. From Rajkot’s streets to nationwide shelves, the company now values Rs 5,539 crores, standing as a giant in the snacks industry.

Bipin Hadwani’s journey from a Rs 4,500 loan to leading a multi-crore business teaches invaluable lessons. His story encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to stay resilient, overcome challenges, and turn dreams into reality.