Married at 12, left for dead at 16: How Kalpana Saroj built a Rs 100-crore empire

 From a child bride facing abuse and societal stigma at sixteen, Kalpana Saroj’s journey is a testament to resilience. Surviving a suicide attempt, she moved to Mumbai, built a furniture business, and ultimately revived the failing Kamani Tubes. Today, she leads a business empire worth over ₹100 crore, redefining success through courage and determination. From a child bride facing abuse and societal stigma at sixteen, Kalpana Saroj’s journey is a testament to resilience. Surviving a suicide attempt, she moved to Mumbai, built a furniture business, and ultimately revived the failing Kamani Tubes. Today, she leads a business empire worth over ₹100 crore, redefining success through courage and determination.