Studying business at a renowned university does not guarantee success in life. It is your unwavering passion, persistence and dedication that ensure success in life.
One such inspiring story is of Gujarati entrepreneur Darshan Patel, who has established famous big companies without any formal business education.
Hailing from western Odisha, Darshan was raised in Sambalpur after being born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Darshan Patel and his brothers Girish and Devendra helped establish the Paras group.
Under the company, Darshan started India's most iconic medicine brands. Moov, Krack, Itchguard, Dermicool, and D'cold are just a few of his popular brands. These brands have not only been successful but also became a household name. He turned his family's company into the fastest-growing pharma enterprise in India.
Later, another momentous point in his journey was the sale of Paras Pharmaceuticals in 2010 for a whopping amount of Rs 3,260 crores. However, he was yet to achieve various other feats.
Darshan then built another successful company. Presently, he is the founder and Managing Director of Vini Cosmetics. This company is expanding in the Indian deodorant market, known for its popular brands like Fogg.
Darshan’s unflinching determination and passion inspired him to start Fogg under Vini Cosmetics in 2011. In a market filled with gas-based deodorants, Fogg's unique motto"No Gas, No Wastage; 800 sprays guarantee" struck chord with consumers. This simplicity and innovation took Fogg to exponential success.
Under Darshan’s leadership, Vini Cosmetics has expanded its presence across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The brand's influence has impacted the global market. Presently, the valuation of his company is more than Rs 10,000 crore.
