After completing his science graduation, Manish came to Mumbai to pursue management. After completing his MMS from Wellingkar`s Institute, Manish co-managed a manufacturing unit for a while, before starting his own set-up. An ambitious businessman, Manish Gupta is at the helm of an export enterprise called Jindal Exports, involving horse saddles and other accessories.

Manish’s idea is to make special laminated panel from recycled paper that can replace the use of wood in packaging.

Q: Describe yourself in a few words.
A: I’m a very simple person. I love my family. I love my country. I’m a bit of an introvert in that I cannot approach someone for the first time. But when I’m friendly with someone, I am very friendly!

Q: How do you define success?
A: Success for me is not just monetary. Success has to bring a certain amount of fame and responsibility with it. Success for me is not meaningful if I cannot share it with my family and it won’ be enjoyable if I get carried away because of it.

Q: Why do you think you can become the Business Baazigar?
A: Firstly I think my product is revolutionary. More than anyone else’s product, my product is better because of its uniqueness and application. I think the products of the other contestants, though they’re good, are restricted in their application in that they are related to only one area. But my product has a wide utility value. It can be used in any industry. Secondly, since I have a business background, I know what it takes to be a businessman. I think that sets me apart.

Q: Where do you see yourself five years from now?
A: I see myself as the owner of a very big company that has a turnover of 30-40 crores and offices all over India and probably the world!