The journey of Abhishek Sahu from Madhya Pradesh is challenging the common belief that a large amount of capital is essential to start a successful business. Starting with just ₹30,000, Abhishek has built a street-food business that has reportedly grown to a turnover of around ₹25 lakh, inspiring many young entrepreneurs.
From Internet Café to Street Food
Abhishek, a native of Rampur village in Vidisha district, currently lives with his family in Bhopal. He initially ran an internet café, but the growing use of smartphones and online services eventually forced him to shut down the business.
Instead of giving up, Abhishek continued looking for new opportunities. He had a keen interest in cooking and regularly learned new recipes through YouTube. This interest eventually encouraged him to enter the street-food business.
Social Media Gives Business a Boost
Abhishek initially started on a small scale by selling sandwiches. To attract more customers and expand his business, he turned to social media.
He posted a short reel showing the preparation of his sandwiches. The video soon went viral, bringing his food stall widespread attention.
Following the viral reel, customers from different parts of Bhopal began visiting his shop to try his sandwiches. The growing popularity of his food has now resulted in large crowds of customers at his stall.
An Inspiration for Young Entrepreneurs
Abhishek’s journey highlights how determination, skill and the effective use of social media can help transform a small business into a successful venture. His story is inspiring young people to explore entrepreneurship with limited resources and turn their skills and interests into livelihood opportunities.