It started on a hot summer terrace in Mumbai. Seven women, determined to gain financial independence, gathered to roll papads. They had no management degree, no capital, and no marketing team. They only had a recipe and the will to work.
The Beginning
They borrowed Rs 80 to buy ingredients. The first batch was sold locally. The quality spoke for itself. Within three months, they had 25 women working with them.
The Co-operative Model
Unlike traditional businesses, this was a co-operative. Every woman was a partner, not an employee. Profits were distributed, losses were shared. This ownership model fueled their rapid expansion.
"We didn't just roll dough; we rolled out a future for our children."
Today, this Gruh Udyog exports to 60 countries and has a turnover of crores, proving that small steps can lead to giant leaps.