Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Biomedical Engineer's Bread Startup Reaches Rs 24 Lakh Turnover
Jay, who was going to study in the US, started baking bread at home during the 2020 lockdown.
He made challah bread at first.
It turned out great!
He started selling to his neighbors.
Over time, it grew into a business, CrustWorthy Gourmet Breads, selling many kinds of bread from all over the world.
It is now a successful business in Pune, India.
He even makes flavored butters to go with the bread!
Jay Panchpor, a biomedical engineer, started a bread-making business during lockdown.
The business, CrustWorthy Gourmet Breads, now offers over 30 types of bread.
The initial bread was challah, a Jewish bread, which became one of the bestsellers.
The startup's annual turnover is Rs 24 Lakh.
Jay's interest expanded from simple baking to exploring bread's cultural significance.
- Who
- Jay Panchpor, a former biomedical engineer
- What
- Founded CrustWorthy Gourmet Breads, a startup selling various breads.
- When
- Started during the 2020 lockdown, business reported in February 2025.
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- Jay's interest in baking sparked during the lockdown, leading to a business after his university plans were delayed.
- Founder
- Jay Panchpor
- Initial Investment
- Rs 5,000
- Annual Turnover
- Rs 24 Lakh
- Business Type
- Gourmet Bread Startup
- Location
- Pune, India
- Bread Varieties
- 30+