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India.com
6 days ago
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Meet The Man Who Started Business With Just Rs 2,000, Sold Hair Oil Door-to-Door, Built Ayurvedic FMCG Brands, Now Earns Rs 1,65,10,00,000; He Is From...
photoDetails english 2941376 Sanjeev Juneja's Success Story: In a market ruled by corporate giants like Hindustan Unilever, Emami, and Nestle, entering the FMCG space with just one Ayurvedic product seemed like an impossible dream. But Sanjeev Juneja believed in his vision. With only 2000 rupees borrowed from his mother and a head full of determination, he started his journey from a small one-room office in Ambala. There were no investors, no fancy degrees, and no shortcuts. Juneja personally visited shops, spoke directly to retailers, and convinced them to try his product. He faced rejection after rejection, but he never gave up. His belief in Ayurveda and his relentless effort slowly turned into success. Today, the company he built is counted among the biggest Ayurveda firms in the world, with a turnover of hundreds of crores. This is the inspiring story of Sanjeev Juneja, who proved that true success is born from passion, persistence, and purpose. Updated:Aug 04, 2025, 05:52 PM IST Sanjeev Juneja Grabs National Attention 1 / 9 Sanjeev Juneja grabbed national attention after selling his six-year-old Ayurvedic brand Kesh King to Emami for Rs 1,651 crore, marking one of the largest transactions in India's FMCG sector in recent times. Sanjeev Juneja's Kesh King Sales in 2014–15 2 / 9 Kesh King achieved Rs 300 crore in sales during 2014–15, growing at an impressive 60% CAGR. The valuation at the time of sale was more than five times the brand's annual revenue—an exceptional figure in the FMCG industry. Sanjeev Juneja's Early Life and Roots 3 / 9 He was born on August 20, 1976, in Chandigarh, Sanjeev Juneja grew up in a family deeply rooted in Ayurveda, laying the foundation for his future entrepreneurial journey in Ayurvedic products and healthcare. Sanjeev Juneja Learns Ayurveda from His Father 4 / 9 He raised in Ambala, Sanjeev learned Ayurvedic practices by working at his father's clinic. His father was a respected Ayurvedic doctor, and this early exposure shaped Juneja's future business vision around traditional wellness. Sanjeev Juneja Started From One-Room Office 5 / 9 He began his journey from a small one-room office in Ambala. For two years, he visited shops, convinced retailers, and interacted directly with customers—laying the groundwork for what would become a major FMCG success. Sanjeev Juneja Expands Ayurvedic Medicine Business 6 / 9 Following his father's death in 1999, Sanjeev took on the responsibility of his family and began expanding the Ayurvedic medicine business—driven by necessity and a strong sense of purpose. Sanjeev Juneja Started Business With Just Rs 2,000 7 / 9 With only Rs 2,000 borrowed from his mother, Juneja launched Sanjeev Pharmaceuticals in 2001. This humble beginning marked the start of his entrepreneurial journey rooted in Ayurvedic science and consumer health solutions. Sanjeev Juneja Builds Household Brands 8 / 9 Juneja created several trusted products including Kesh King, Roop Mantra, Pet Saffa, Sachi Saheli, and D. Ortho. Kesh King's range—hair oil, shampoo, and capsules—became a bestseller, with hair oil contributing 80% to overall sales. Sanjeev Juneja's Smart Strategy—No Fancy Degrees 9 / 9 Juneja built his product empire without hiring market research firms or MBA graduates. His success was driven by instinct, direct consumer feedback, and grassroots marketing—proving that practical knowledge can outshine academic theory. (Image Credit: @imsanjeevjuneja/insta)
India.com
27-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet man who borrowed Rs 2000 from mother, once sold oil door to door, now owns Rs 16000000000, his name is...
Meet man who borrowed Rs 2000 from mother, once sold oil door to door, now owns Rs 16000000000, his name is… Success Story: Starting one's own business with no backup and no funds is not easy. One has to work very hard to establish the brand. But this man has done that and made his brand so famous that it reaches every household. Today's story is about Sanjeen Juneja who borrowed Rs 2000 from his mother and created a brand worth Rs 1,600,00,00,000. He didn't stop at Kesh King and went on to create brands one after another. He made popular brands such as Kesh King, Pet Saffa, Roop Mantra, Sachi Saheli and D. Ortho. Let's know more about him. Who Is Sanjeev Juneja? Sanjeev Juneja hails from Ambala his father was an Ayurvedic doctor. Like father like son, Sanjeev also started learning the work of Ayurvedic medicines in his father's clinic. After his father's death in 1999, the responsibility of the family fell on his shoulders. He expanded his father's work of Ayurvedic medicines. After some time, he borrowed Rs 2000 from his mother and started his own work. Formation Of SBS Group Of Companies He formed SBS Group of Companies and launched Royal Capsule it in the market. He launched Kesh King Hair Oil to enter the FMCG sector at that time. During that time multinational companies like Hindustan Unilever, Emami, Nestle dominated this market. It was not easy for Sanjeev to enter that market with a single brand of hair oil. Unmatched Vision And Market Knowledge Like other companies, Sanjeev didn't run to introduce several products; rather, he focused on his oil brand – Kesh King Hair Oil. He knew that if the product is good, then people will definitely buy it and the demand will increase automatically. Instead of entering the retail market directly, he adopted a different marketing strategy and started selling his hair oil through medical stores. This idea worked, in medical stores, Kesh King started selling as medicine instead of normal hair oil. After making a profit, he entered the retail market at a low price, which proved to be a game-changer for him.
