0 to 1000 Crore Journey of Nilons | Ft. Dipak Sanghavi

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About Guest: Mr. Dipak Sanghavi is a Polymer Engineer with a leadership degree from IIM Ahmedabad. At just 24, he took charge of Nilon’s and transformed it from a Rs. 8 crore pickle company to a Rs. 450 crore food solutions business. Under his leadership, Nilon’s now ranks among the top in eight national categories and exports globally. Known for his passion for food and strong belief in teamwork, Mr. Sanghavi shares his journey of growth, challenges, and lessons in building a successful company. This video features a conversation with Mr. Dipak, Managing Director of Nylons, a leading Indian food brand. It explores the company’s journey from its beginnings in the 1960s to becoming a household name. Mr. Dipak shares how Nylons overcame challenges like labor strikes, diversified its products, and adapted recipes for regional tastes. The success of Tutti Frutti as a major export product is discussed, along with the company’s focus on automation and improving operations. The video also covers Nylons’ strategies for growth through better distribution, advertising, and understanding consumer preferences. This discussion provides insights into running a successful family business and adapting to market demands. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - Introduction to Mr. Dipak and Nylons 02:41 - Historical journey of the company 06:21 - Overcoming strikes and challenges 09:09 - Leadership and family values 11:10 - Micro vs. Macro management styles 14:14 - Hiring strategies and challenges 18:02 - Education and early career 23:17 - Transformational moments 26:19 - Product strategies 32:14 - Logistics innovation 38:20 - Export strategies 46:46 - Achieving dominance in pickles 52:01 - FMCG growth formula 59:31 - Consumer insights 01:03:14 - Modernizing operations Credits: Host: Shivank Joshi - / shivankjoshi-2001 Video Editing: YaaS Support: Zerodha ( https://zero1byzerodha.com/network ) Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the speaker and host are their own and do not represent those of the Exploring Minds platform. The information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. All product and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners, and their use does not imply any endorsement or opposition.