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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Kerala labourer's son built Rs 4,000 crore company: Who is PC Musthafa, who failed Class 6 & rose from working as a coolie to becoming successful entrepreneur?

For many students, failing an exam can feel like the end of their dreams. However, the life of entrepreneur PC Musthafa shows that one setback does not determine a person's future. Musthafa went from dropping out of school after failing Class 6 to graduating from NIT Calicut, studying at IIM Bangalore and building one of India's most successful food brands.

Today, he is the CEO and co-founder of iD Fresh Food, a company reportedly valued at more than Rs 4,000 crore, with its products sold across India and several international markets.

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