Success Story: This person returned from abroad and started a copper utensil business with just 50,000. Now, he is earning 8 million rupees. Discover his journey.
After completing their education, people prefer to go to big cities to build their careers. Some people also look for job opportunities abroad. But today we are going to share the story of a person who decided to build his career abroad, but returned and started a business of making copper utensils in India for only 50,000 rupees, and today their annual turnover has reached up to 80 lakh rupees. This person’s name is Adnan Ali Khan. Let’s find out his success story through this article.
Who is Adnan Ali Khan?
Adnan Ali Khan lives in Aligarh and makes a living by crafting copper utensils. He established his business just 2 years ago with an initial investment of only 50 thousand rupees. In the first year, he made an annual profit of 30 to 35 lakh rupees, which eventually grew to a turnover of 70 to 80 lakh rupees. Currently, he operates in 4 cities and has orders worth 18 lakh rupees.
The story of Adnan Ali Khan
Adnan grew up in a middle class family and saw his family struggle for small things. In 6th grade, he decided to start his own business. After graduating from Aligarh University, a friend advised him to pursue an MBA. Due to his good grades, he received a 40% fee waiver, allowing him to complete his studies for 5 to 6 lakh rupees. He went to the UK in 2017, did an internship, and worked in a warehouse and Amazon for extra income.
idea to do business
After he finished his studies, he wanted to start a business, a dream he had since he was a child. In the UK, he used to go to different hotels and restaurants with his friends. There, he observed the management and the attractive utensils used for serving food. This prompted him to research the main materials used in the utensils, which were copper and brass from India, especially crafted utensils. This discovery inspired him to start his own business. Despite having a job opportunity during his studies, he decided to return home and work hard to establish a career in this business.
Business research
Before starting his business, he conducted thorough research and faced many challenges. He discussed his plans with his family despite the financial risks involved. Despite the obstacles, he was determined to take the risk. In Moradabad, known for its copper and brass industry, Adnan discovered that the business was at a standstill. He observed that most people used machines for engraving, but the quality was not pure. After learning the intricacies of the trade, he requested 50 thousand rupees from his father to kickstart his business.
Orders received in business
Adnan went to Moradabad to gather photos and videos of utensils, created a catalogue, and began producing them. He targeted big hotels, discussing the quality of his products. After visiting around 50 hotels in 10 cities, he received an order for 50 thousand utensils. This led to more orders as he continued to supply honestly. Adnan named his products Country Craft and established his own company, working tirelessly and promoting it extensively. He even had to stay away from home at times, sleeping at bus stands or train stations.
Stepped into the international market
Adnan decided to take his Moradabad utensil business to the global market. By utilizing online platforms, he established a website to cater to international customers, including those from Sri Lanka. As a result, his business operations extended to 4-5 countries.
Adnan hired 20 workers for his business. He felt anxious about his business during the lockdown because of the Corona pandemic. However, he remained determined. He kept all his employees and provided them with necessary support
Country Craft Company
Adnan’s Country Craft Company supplies tableware to 3, 5 star hotels and restaurants. In Moradabad, it gives orders to small artisans to make tableware, providing employment opportunities to small businessmen.
Moradabad is its biggest center
Nowadays, machines are used to create handmade utensils, and the reliance on machines is expected to grow further. Moradabad is renowned for exporting handmade copper and brass utensils on a large scale, establishing itself as a major hub for utensil production.
Adnan left his job abroad and moved to India to start a business with 50 thousand rupees. Now he is making a lot of money. You can also consider starting your own business after reading his story.