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From Pakistan to India: The Inspiring Journey of Two Brothers

It is often said that adversity brings out the best in people, and the story of Khushi Ram and Bihari Lal is a testament to this. These two brothers, who fled from Pakistan during the partition of India, managed to build a remarkable business empire in their new home.

Originally hailing from the small city of Lyallpur (now Faisalabad) in Pakistan, Khushi Ram and Bihari Lal started off with a humble firm. They would purchase cotton from Punjab farmers and sell it to cotton mills in Bombay. Over time, their business prospered, and they expanded their operations by establishing cotton mills and textile mills.

However, their lives took a dramatic turn when the partition of India and Pakistan was announced by Lord Louis Mountbatten, the last viceroy of India under British rule. In 1947, the families of Khushi Ram and Bihari Lal made the difficult decision to flee to India. They boarded a chartered Dakota 32 plane, which cost them Rs 4,000 at the time, and landed at Delhi’s Safdarjung airport.

Luckily, the family had a house in Naya Bazar, situated in the bustling Chandani Chowk area of Delhi. It was from this house that the brothers embarked on their second innings. They started working as trade agents for rice and oil in the city, determined to rebuild their lives from scratch.

Through hard work and perseverance, the brothers’ business began to thrive. By 1985, they focused solely on rice and established the first unit of KRBL in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. This marked a significant milestone as KRBL became the first Indian rice company to attract foreign investment.

Leveraging its expertise and reputation, KRBL has become India’s leading rice exporter under the chairmanship and management of Anil K Mittal. The company is renowned for its flagship brand, India Gate basmati rice, which has garnered immense popularity both domestically and internationally.

The success of KRBL is exemplified by its current valuation of Rs 9,398 crore as of 2022, according to Hurun India. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the vision, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit of the two brothers who started from humble beginnings.

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Source: DNA India