Lost Job, Started Pickle Business: Rekha Chavan's 30 Lakh Annual Turnover Success

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News18•16-02-2026, 19:44
Lost Job, Started Pickle Business: Rekha Chavan's 30 Lakh Annual Turnover Success
- •Rekha Chavan from Gadana village started 'Aai Lonche' in 2018 after losing her job during COVID-19.
- •She makes and sells three types of pickles: raw mango, lemon, and chili, offering home delivery and online services.
- •The business grew from 10 kg to 600 quintals in sales, achieving an annual turnover of 30 lakh rupees and a net income of 10 lakh rupees.
- •The idea for the business sparked after her mother's homemade pickles were a hit at a self-help group meeting.
- •Rekha advises new entrepreneurs to gain complete business knowledge, identify markets, and expect gradual profit growth, with initial investment ranging from 50,000 to 1 lakh rupees.
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