First job: Export business
Enduring memory from early career days: The most enduring memory from early career days is that Indian products were not respected abroad, but we made it respected, we have increased the quality of the products and made them stand out.
If not a retailer, what would you be: A designer
Favorite business icon: George Davies; retailer
Favorite business philosophy: Put in your best of efforts and success will be yours
The company you admire the most: Zara
Your most significant career achievement so far: Establishing the brand Trendy Divva
Key learning in your career: One needs to be very organised to be successful
If you were granted one wish for your industry, what would it be: To have more support in promoting Indian brands
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Zodiac sign: Capricorn
What do you like to do the most in your spare time: Listening to music
Favourite movie: All Aamir Khan movies right from Dil Chahta Hai to 3 Idiots, and comedy movies
Favourite song: Tujhme rab dikhta hai (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi)
Favourite movie icons: Aamir Khan
Favourite fashion brand: Zara and Trendy Divva
Favourite shopping destination: London
Favourite holiday destination: Phuket
Favourite political icon: Manmohan Singh
Favourite food: Barbeque and grilled food
Favourite season: Winters
What do you like most in people: Humbleness
What do you dislike most in people:Â Arrogance
Top thing you want to do at some point in life: I want to be known for my work, do something for the society, and spend more time with family.
Your vision for the nation: If we become more systematic we can beat any country in the world to become the number one economy. We should take insipiration from China.
Your idea of a life well lived: Work hard to achieve things in life
The thing you value most in life: Family
What makes you smile: Meeting anyone who is humble
What makes you feel great about yourself: My honesty
What inspires you the most: Wants and desires of our customers
If you had to teach something, what would you teach:Â Fashion
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