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Purnia Teenager Turns 10K Loan into Thriving Footwear Business, Father's Advice Key.
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News18•29-09-2026, 22:50
Purnia Teenager Turns 10K Loan into Thriving Footwear Business, Father's Advice Key.
- •Kishore Kumar of Purnia borrowed 10,000 rupees from a friend to start a footwear business from a rented room.
- •After postgraduate studies and unsuccessful job searches, he decided to venture into entrepreneurship.
- •His father's advice during the COVID-19 pandemic became a turning point, inspiring him to start his own venture.
- •Initially, he faced challenges due to lack of market understanding and customer preferences but gradually adapted.
- •Today, his shop, City Shoes House, near Vikas Bazar Bus Stand, offers a wide range of footwear for all ages.
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After experiencing repeated job rejections following his postgraduate studies, Kishore Kumar borrowed 10,000 rupees in cash from friends and, with family assistance, rented a room at Vikas Bazar Bus Stand to launch City Shoes House.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, after struggling to find employment despite holding a postgraduate degree, Kishore sought advice from his father, who encouraged him to start his own venture.
According to Kishore Kumar, the proprietor of City Shoes House, he earns a direct profit of about 20 percent from his footwear business.
