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Nikunj Sharma’s Tea Startup Empowers Physically Challenged People

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Bharose Ki Chai

Nikunj Sharma is a resident of Indore, Madhya Pradesh. He quit his high-paying job to open his very own tea business.

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Study of tea market

Nikunj’s friend, Mohit, an alumnus of IIT, was writing a thesis on the study of tea market.

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A friend's support

Nikunj shared the idea of opening a tea stall with Mohit. In September 2021, the duo started selling tea in the Gorakhpur city of UP.

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‘Bharose Ki Chai’ has seven outlets in three cities.

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The beginnings

Before owning an outlet, Nikunj and Mohit sold tea at affordable rates on a handcart.

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Employment opportunities

Nikunj Sharma provides employment opportunities to people with diabilities in his tea outlets.

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Empowering people

Nikunj shares that in the near future, he will only employ people with disabilities at his cafes to empower them. 

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From failures to success

Nikunj Sharma faced significant challenges in establishing his tea outlets in the market. 

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Nikunj Sharma has been honoured with the Leadership Award

Bharose Ki Chai (BKC) has earned a food award, showcasing the success of Nikunj Sharma’s startup journey.

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