Meet man who took Rs 4500 from his father, turned small business of selling snacks on bicycle into Rs 5507 Crore empire, he is...

Bipinbhai Vitthal Hadwani’s journey from selling snacks on a bicycle to building a multi-crore snack business is truly inspiring. As the Chairman and Managing Director of Gopal Snacks Limited, he has transformed his venture into a Rs 5,507 crore company, making it India’s fourth-largest traditional snack brand. His success story is a testament to hard work, determination, and a deep understanding of business.

Bipin Hadwani’s father owned a small shop selling authentic Gujarati snacks. Watching his father run the business, Bipin developed a keen interest in entrepreneurship. He learned the basics of the trade and began dreaming of expanding beyond the family shop.

In 1990, Bipin decided to enter the snack industry with a friend. His father gave him Rs 4,500 to start the business. However, after four years, he parted ways with his partner and received Rs 2.5 lakh as his share. Determined to make his own mark, he used this money to establish Gopal Snacks.

By 1994, Bipin and his wife took a bold step—they bought a house and turned it into a factory to manufacture snacks. While Bipin traveled to Rajkot to meet traders and shopkeepers and expand their market, his wife prepared the snacks at home. Their combined efforts helped the business grow steadily.

As demand for their snacks increased, Bipin set up a factory on the outskirts of Rajkot. However, its remote location created logistical challenges, forcing him to shut it down. Not giving up, he took a loan to start a new, smaller factory within the city. This decision changed everything. With better accessibility and efficient operations, Gopal Snacks rapidly expanded and gained widespread popularity.

Today, Gopal Snacks is one of India's leading traditional snack brands, valued at Rs 5,507 crore. Bipin Hadwani’s journey from humble beginnings to a thriving business empire proves that with perseverance and smart decisions, success is always possible.