From 60K to Crores: Abha Sharma's Inspiring Journey of Building a Sanitary Pad Empire

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News18•11-02-2026, 15:55
From 60K to Crores: Abha Sharma's Inspiring Journey of Building a Sanitary Pad Empire
- •Abha Sharma, from Balua Saraiya, East Champaran, transformed struggle into a multi-crore startup, inspiring millions.
- •Despite a childhood of scarcity, studying under oil lamps, and societal pressure for early marriage, she pursued an MBA with her brother's support.
- •Rejected corporate jobs to empower rural women, focusing on health, hygiene, and manufacturing sanitary pads.
- •Faced humiliation, mockery, and casteist remarks, with posters torn, but her determination remained unshaken.
- •Her brand, Elissa Sanitary Pad & Diaper, grew from 60,000 rupees to a multi-crore turnover, employing many rural women and earning prestigious awards.
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