From 12th Pass to Rs 300 Crore Empire: Shubham Gupta's Inspiring Journey

• Shubham Gupta, a 12th pass Gen-Z founder, built the streetwear brand Bonkers Corner into a Rs 300 crore company.
• His family faced bankruptcy when he was 18, forcing him to start working instead of pursuing a degree.
• He began by selling basic t-shirts sourced from local markets, learning about fabric, customer needs, and e-commerce hands-on.
• Bonkers Corner, founded in 2014, focused on edgy, affordable streetwear for Indian youth, creating a unique desi street style.
• On Shark Tank India, he sought Rs 1.5 crore for 0.5% equity, valuing his company at Rs 300 crore, and secured a deal with Namita Thapar for strategic partnership, not just capital.