In the last five years, the largest loss in history was recorded in the stock market in October 2024 to the tune of 37 lakh crore as per media reports. Before this, in March 2020, small investors lost around 33 lakh crore during the Corona period.
Today, Sonalika Tractors has grown from its beginning in 1995 into a major agricultural machinery brand, with a strong focus on farmer needs, customised tractors, farm implements, technology and global expansion. Founded by L.D. Mittal, the group has also brought the next generation into leadership, with Dr. A.S. Mittal, Dr. Deepak Mittal, Raman Mittal, Sushant Sagar Mittal and Rahul Mittal playing key roles. From building a major manufacturing base in Hoshiarpur to serving farmers across global markets, how would you describe Sonalika’s entrepreneurial journey ?
आज, सोनालिका ट्रैक्टर्स 1995 में अपनी शुरुआत से आगे बढ़कर कृषि मशीनरी का एक प्रमुख ब्रांड बन चुका है। किसानों की जरूरतों, कस्टमाइज्ड ट्रैक्टर्स, कृषि उपकरणों, तकनीक और वैश्विक विस्तार पर इसका मजबूत फोकस रहा है। एल.डी. मित्तल द्वारा स्थापित इस समूह में अगली पीढ़ी भी नेतृत्व में आई है, जिसमें डॉ. ए.एस. मित्तल, डॉ. दीपक मित्तल, रमन मित्तल, सुशांत सागर मित्तल और राहुल मित्तल की अहम भूमिकाएं रही हैं। होशियारपुर में बड़े विनिर्माण केंद्र से लेकर दुनियाभर के किसानों तक पहुंच बनाने तक, आप सोनालिका की उद्यमशीलता की यात्रा को कैसे देखते हैं ?
Avon Cycles’ journey began with the Pahwa brothers, Hansraj Pahwa, Jagat Singh Pahwa and Sohan Lal Pahwa, who started with bicycle trading in 1947 and moved into bicycle-parts manufacturing in 1948. Their focus on self-reliance, quality, affordability and customer trust helped build Avon from a small Ludhiana venture into a recognised bicycle manufacturer. Over the years, the company expanded its manufacturing capabilities, dealer network and exports while keeping affordable mobility at the centre of its business. Looking at this journey from a small post-independence venture to a major bicycle manufacturer, how would you describe Avon Cycles’ entrepreneurial story ?
