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Sweet Corn Success: From 500 Rupees to 14 Lakhs Annually!
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News18•24-09-2026, 13:52
Sweet Corn Success: From 500 Rupees to 14 Lakhs Annually!
- •Krishnadev Madhukar Rokade, a ninth-grade educated individual from Pandharpur, started a sweet corn business with just 500 rupees.
- •Beginning in 2012, the business initially saw slow customer response, but Krishnadev maintained consistency and quality.
- •Today, customers from Solapur, Mohol, Anagar, Kamati, and Kurul visit his 'Shambhuraje Nashta Center'.
- •Due to high demand, Krishnadev expanded his business from one small hotel to three, all selling sweet corn successfully.
- •Krishnadev advises youth to pursue entrepreneurship, emphasizing that determination and unique ideas lead to success, even with less education.
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Krishnadev Rokade started his sweet corn business in 2012 with an initial investment of just 500 rupees. Although initial customer response was slow, he maintained consistent product quality without compromise, which gradually increased the crowd of food lovers.
Krishnadev Rokade earns an annual profit of 13 to 14 lakh rupees, with a net monthly income of 40 to 45 thousand rupees. His business has expanded from a single small hotel to three thriving locations where sweet corn is sold tremendously.
Customers visit Shambhuraje Nashta Center not only from Pandharpur but also from various surrounding areas including Solapur, Mohol, Anagar, Kamati, and Kurul.
