Founder and chairman of Vedanta Group, billionaire Anil Agarwal usually shares glimpses of his life, together with when he struggled to make a reputation for himself. In his newest put up on X, he recalled how he bought his first home in Mumbai, including that when he considered shopping for a flat, he solely had ₹75,000 in his checking account.
Indian Billionaire Anil Agarwal shared this photograph on X. (X/@AnilAgarwal_Ved)
“When I first came to Bombay, I was living near Cotton Exchange near Kalbadevi. My first business partner had a small office there, and that’s where it all began. Life was simple, but my dreams were not. After a lot of hard work and jugaad, I finally dared to think about buying my own flat. Sapne bade the, lekin bank mein sirf ₹75,000 the,” he wrote.
Within the following traces, he recalled how folks suggested him to buy a property within the suburbs, stating it was “cheaper and more practical.” Nevertheless, the Vedanta boss had “a different dream” and wished to reside the place the “top people lived.”
“Malabar Hill, near Peddar Road, that’s where I saw myself, because I believed that one day, I would also make it big,” the enterprise tycoon wrote, including, “I still remember buying my first flat in Navranga Apartment. It was a small 330 sq ft flat, but it felt like my biggest achievement. That house wasn’t just bricks and walls, it was my belief that I was moving in the right direction.”
He continued by saying that he had realized one factor in life: that it’s all about “dreaming big and believing in yourself.” With the recommendation, “Dream it. Believe it. And one day, you will live it,” he concluded his X put up.
How did social media react?
“Very happy to read a motivating story from a successful business leader,” a person wrote. One other added, “Fantastic and inspiring, thanks Anil ji for sharing!” A 3rd commented, “Wonderful. Motivational Stuff. Thanks for sharing such personal thoughts.” A fourth wrote, “Inspiring Journey. This can be converted to a book/ Movie/Lesson.”
Anil Agarwal’s property in London
In accordance with GQ, the Indian billionaire has acquired the enduring 100-year-old Riverside Studios situated on the northern facet of the River Thames. “I’ve at all times believed that artwork has the ability to transcend boundaries, unite folks, and elevate human expertise. Riverside Studios will turn into a premier international vacation spot for showcasing Indian and international arts and tradition,” he stated in a press release after the acquisition.