At an age when his contemporaries were busy studying in colleges, he helped his family in the business of edible oils.
By the time his friends became mere graduates, Vahid Ravji earned a name in the business community of Gujarat, coming to be known as the pioneer of supermarkets in the state.
Working for the family, he also found time to earn a degree in commerce. After 25 years, his 17 supermarkets across the state fetch him Rs 12 crore in revenues and he aims to make it Rs 25 crore in the next one year.
He sold the majority stake in his stores to the Adanis and is heading the supermarket chain