Most college students today are chasing project deadlines, marks, and end sems, but there are some in their twenties or so who take the big decisions, like starting a business, which they promised would do “one day.“One such girl is a 21-year-old studying in college who opened a restaurant in Gurgaon and it reportedly earned Rs. 15 lakh in just 50 days, according to Curly Tales.
Meet Ananya Agarwal , the 21-year-old student who runs a Gurugram cafe between classes and it earned Rs.15 lakh in 50 days
Ananya Agarwal is 21 and in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree in Management Studies. She co-founded Lume & Lime, a vegetarian bistro in Gurugram, which earned Rs 15 lakh in its first 50 days.While doing it all, including balancing attendance, assignments, and exams with keeping the restaurant running smoothly. She told Curly Tales that managing both takes effort, but she is passionate about entrepreneurship and takes responsibility as the CEO and co-founder of Lume & Lime.
She did not start alone and her parents support her run it all
She co-founded the bistro with her parents, Dr Vishal Agrawal and Preeti Agrawal. Restaurant India notes that her father brings more than a decade of business experience, which gives Ananya a first-hand look at brand discussions, business meetings and how a hospitality venture is built and positioned, which is something a classroom can only explain in theory.
Why this cafe?
Ananya wanted a warm place where people could enjoy good food without feeling rushed. She also had strong views about flavour. “In India, we add a lot of Indianised flavours to Italian, Mediterranean or Mexican cuisine. So the authenticity of the cuisine goes away because so many spices are added to it,” she explained, while speaking to Curly Tales, so her goal was to keep those flavours true to their roots.
What is on the menu
India Today says the menu is vegetarian-only and mixes Italian, Mexican and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. You will find brick-oven pizzas, handmade pastas, tacos, mezze platters, specialty breads and different kinds of fries, along with specialty coffee, beverages and desserts. There are vegan options too. According to its Instagram account.
