Babasaheb Bhosale

Despite their hardships, education was non-negotiable in their household. Babasaheb’s mother, though only educated till the seventh standard, believed deeply in the power of education. She instilled in him the fire to study and rise above his circumstances. Her unwavering belief became his foundation. As a child, Babasaheb would accompany his mother to work on the village dam. There, he saw an engineer who commanded immense respect, arriving in a jeep, distributing wages to workers.

That image planted a seed in his young mind—he wanted to be like that engineer. More importantly, he wanted to build houses that would never leak during the rains, so that no one would have to live as he did. His mother took him to a civil engineer in the Taluka and inquired about the path to success. By the sixth standard, Babasaheb had made up his mind—he would become a civil engineer and change not just his life, but the lives of many.

But financial constraints threatened to shatter his dream. With no money to pay the admission fees, Babasaheb was ready to abandon his engineering aspirations. Yet, destiny had other plans. A teacher from his village, knowing his potential, went door-to-door and raised the required amount. With just two days left for admission, he received the funds and stepped into a new chapter of his life. Engineering was tough, but giving up was never an option.

His parents continued working endlessly to support him. Inspired by their sacrifices, he promised himself that he would build a life where they would never have to toil again. After completing his diploma, Babasaheb knew that staying in his village wouldn’t fulfill his larger aspirations. He moved to Mumbai, staying with his sister in a small house in Mankhurd. He secured his first job at Quality Construction, earning ₹500 a month.

The struggle was real—he lived in bachelor accommodations, worked long hours, and sent most of his salary home. He later joined Ashoka Builders, where he worked relentlessly from a junior engineer to a project manager. His dedication saw him working 8 AM to midnight for years, climbing the corporate ladder. Despite the promotions, salary hikes, and professional recognition, he realized a job could only take care of his family's basic needs—it couldn’t create a wider impact.

That’s when it struck him: only through business could he truly serve a larger society, solve deeper problems, and uplift many lives beyond his own household. At 33, he started his first project—a 9-flat building in New Mumbai. With no capital, he turned to relatives, offered double returns, and promised quality. The project was a success. He made a profit of ₹24 lakhs. But more than the profit, it was the trust he earned that built his foundation.

From then on, his business grew—9 flats became 125, 125 became 500. His approach never changed. He saw people, not customers. He didn’t sell homes—he fulfilled dreams. He opened bank accounts for those who never had one. He helped vegetable vendors, rickshaw drivers, and watchmen own their first homes. His purpose-driven work created a loyal base and strong word-of-mouth, far more powerful than any marketing campaign.

But his dreams didn’t stop at business. He started a school—Lakshmi Devi School—named after his mother. From 20 students, it grew to 1,000. He provided free education to many, paid fees for poor students, and changed destinies. The same man who once couldn’t afford college fees was now funding education for hundreds. He also built hostels for students who couldn’t find safe, affordable housing in Mumbai.

He didn’t do it for profit—he did it because he had faced the same struggle. Today, his company is developing a 12-acre township with 4 BHK flats priced at ₹2.5 crores. From a leaking hut to luxury homes—his journey is proof that purpose leads to prosperity. More than 4,000 homes have been built under his leadership. He’s proudest of the 500 homes sold to people who never thought they could afford one.

He didn’t chase profit. He chased purpose. He simply wanted to solve problems. That became his business model. Success was never just about wealth. It was about impact. Having faced educational struggles himself, Babasaheb founded Lakshmi Devi School, named after his mother. Starting with just 20 students, the school now educates over 1,000 children, many of whom receive free education. When the first batch graduated, he saw in their eyes the dreams he once held. Some of his students, once destined for early marriages, became engineers and professionals.

His story teaches us:

• Solve problems first—profits will follow.
• Build trust, not just structures.
• Give back, because that’s where fulfillment lies.
• Every problem carries an opportunity—if you look deeper.

Today, Babasaheb’s dream is to build 20,000 more homes in the next decade. His land bank is ready. His team is growing. His vision is stronger than ever. He never chased money. He chased meaning. And in doing so, money followed. As he says, “Success is not about how much you earn. It’s about how many lives you change.” From a young boy studying under a kerosene lamp to a visionary developer—this is not just the story of Babasaheb. It’s a lesson for all of us. When you move with purpose, the path appears. When you serve, success follows