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Pune woman turns adversity into success, builds a 30 lakh home-based snack business

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News18•06-10-2026, 15:17
Pune woman turns adversity into success, builds a 30 lakh home-based snack business
- •Chhaya Chidrewar overcame severe financial hardships and the loss of her initial ventures to start making traditional Maharashtrian snacks from home.
- •Her son joined the business in 2020 after leaving his job, significantly boosting production and growth.
- •Today, Dhanhhaya Home Industry boasts an annual turnover of 30 lakh rupees with a dedicated production space.
- •The enterprise has provided employment opportunities to seven or eight women, empowering them financially.
- •Her products enjoy high demand not only locally but are also exported to countries like the USA and Dubai.
Key Questions Answered
Chhaya Chidrewar generates an annual turnover of 30 lakhs through her enterprise, Dhanhhaya Home Industry.
Her son left his job and actively participated in the business starting in the year 2020.
The products are exported internationally to countries like the USA and Dubai.





