From dishwasher to dosa king: The inspiring journey of Jayaram Banan, the founder of Sagar Ratna

Apr 26, 2024 Anita Santosh

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[{"selector":"#anim-eb873a0d-cea5-44bc-af90-8111a21a89a9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Today, he stands as the proud founder of Sagar Ratna, a renowned food chain valued at over Rs 300 crore, with a presence spanning across Delhi and North India.

[{"selector":"#anim-e71391a7-5b74-44f2-81e3-626f86648f32 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] At the tender age of 13, he took a bold step, leaving home with only a handful of money borrowed from his father’s pocket after a failed school exam.

[{"selector":"#anim-7a4fbd0f-f3e3-40ca-9474-8bf2bd1bba0b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] In 1967, he found himself washing utensils at a restaurant for a meagre salary of Rs 18 per month, laying the foundation for his future endeavours.

[{"selector":"#anim-9e455d72-1385-4d34-81c2-9516603e1be7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Sagar Ratna stands as a beacon of success, with international outlets in countries like Canada, Singapore, and Bangkok, boasting an impressive annual turnover exceeding Rs 300 crore.

[{"selector":"#anim-06f8c8cc-16e5-46b7-b76e-2e883b1c931a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] With nearly 100 restaurants worldwide, he exemplifies the epitome of entrepreneurial success, showcasing the power of resilience and hard work in the face of adversity. Learn more