From 7 Years Unemployed to Successful Businessman: Shantanu Soni's Inspiring Journey

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News18•30-01-2026, 09:48
From 7 Years Unemployed to Successful Businessman: Shantanu Soni's Inspiring Journey
- •Shantanu Soni, from Sagar, spent 7 years preparing for government jobs after graduation, facing repeated failures.
- •After his father's demise, financial struggles intensified, leading him to mortgage his house.
- •An acquaintance suggested starting a business due to his house's good location, prompting him to seek a loan.
- •He secured an 11 lakh rupee loan from the Department of Industries, marking a turning point in his life.
- •Shantanu opened an imitation jewelry shop, 'Shivansh', in Sagar, now earning 30-40 thousand rupees monthly and employing two others.
Why It Matters: Shantanu Soni's journey highlights resilience, transforming unemployment into entrepreneurial success with an imitation jewelry business.
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