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Radhika Nair

Take it with a pinch of salt: 'Namakwali' builds a 5 crore empire at the age of 52!

Ever thought that it's too late to start something? Taking up a new course or a business venture, or even starting a dream project? Well, if you are stuck with such a decision, hear the story of Shashi Bahuguna Raturi from Uttarakhand, the 52-year-old lady who owns a ₹5 crore business empire.

Shashi was just another housewife from Uttarakhand. But one wish changed her life. The wish was to take the taste of the mountains to the world. Yes, she is now the Namakwali of India, a successful entrepreneur who owns a brand of traditional flavoured rock salt.

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