Success, however, was short-lived. A large order for a multinational corporation went disastrously wrong due to a supplier's delay. Furious, the client refused to pay, and Arjun found himself in debt. The setback was crushing, and for a week, he considered giving up. But his father's words echoed in his mind: "Hard work is the only currency the world respects."

Arjun realized he needed to control the supply chain to avoid such mistakes. He liquidated his remaining savings to buy second-hand equipment and hired two workers. This decision marked the turning point in his journey.