1 hr ago

Denied Army Career, Rambabu Sharma Built an Ice-Cream Empire

Denied Army Career, Rambabu Sharma Built an Ice-Cream Empire
The Old Bombay Scoop: How an army aspirant built an empire of taste · indianexpress.com

In 1978, Rambabu Sharma left Rajasthan to try to join the Army.

He traveled to Belgaum for a recruitment interview.

Sharma passed all the required stages.

However, his father would not allow him to join.

Feeling disappointed, Sharma decided not to go back home.

He worked several different jobs during difficult years.

Later, he discovered that he wanted to make and sell ice cream.

His business, Old Mumbai Ice Cream, grew from its first outlets to more than 25 stores across India.

Key facts

Founder
Rambabu Ramraj Sharma
Army attempt
Sharma traveled to Belgaum in 1978 for recruitment and passed the required stages.
Turning point
His father did not permit him to join the Army.
Business
Old Mumbai Ice Cream
First outlets
Ichalkaranji and Sangli
Current footprint
More than 25 stores across India

Sources

Related news