Though, the real turning point in my story came when the ABG was assigned to me as my client. After completing my engineering, I joined a group called Tega Industries Ltd which is one of the major mining equipment spares supplier in the market. Hence The Essel Mining, Hindalco, Ultratech and Rungta Mines divisions of the ABG were among my first set of customers. So my first business interaction happened with the Essel Mining Group where I had a target of generating a business of 1.3 mn INR in 8 months. As a fresher I was greatly intimidated by the gravity of the task assigned to me. In such a situation I was expecting support from my own team and hoping that the customer would like my product. Though ironically, the Essel Group guided me through the trials and tribulations of the project as they would have guided their own employee. They guided me precisely what their specific needs were, and facilitating me frequently to visit their plant so that I may be able to see effective engineering in reality and visualize how their specific needs can be transformed into the products which I could ultimately be able to sell them and develop a worthwhile business.
I achieved my target budget before the stipulated deadline and learnt a great deal from the project. I got to present my products and ideas in front of the top management of the Essel group who were a very amiable group of board members and presenting in front of them was no less than a dream come true for a fresh college graduate.
Needless to say, ABG acted as my guide when I took my first toddling steps into the corporate life. It mentored me to achieve my first success in the corporate world which apparently reinforced my confidence that I was indeed a star employee in my own firm as well. Building on my first experience, I also handled other major customer groups such as TATA Steel and Jindal Steel etc. Later I interacted more with the ABG through business with Hindalco industries and then with Ultratech Cement(certainly me being an engineer, it is my choice). The ABG for me is not just a brand anymore, its an institution. On the whole I am super excited that I joined IIM Ranchi but a part of me also misses to deal with such gargantuan conglomerates. Hence hoping to deal with ABG again is indeed thee dream.
Shikhar Shukla
IIM Ranchi
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Tanay Agrawal
I am pursuing MBA at IIM Ranchi. I seek a career in the field of Finance. I am awaiting the results of CFA Level 2. I am passionate about writing.
Great!
19 Jul 2019, 10.26 PM
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Shikhar Shukla
I am an cheerful and optimistic person who knows how to improvise in difficult situations. My simple motto is 'enjoy life but play hard'.
Thanks Tanay
20 Jul 2019, 08.19 AM |
LOKESH .
Graduated from Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University . I am an Athlete and always ready to run .
nyc one !!
20 Jul 2019, 12.01 AM
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Shikhar Shukla
I am an cheerful and optimistic person who knows how to improvise in difficult situations. My simple motto is 'enjoy life but play hard'.
Thanks lokesh
20 Jul 2019, 08.19 AM |
Rakhi Mittal
I am quite passionate about my work and thrive to excel in the challenges that comes in my way. I tend to self-motivate myself. I am more of a creative person and loves to take risk. In my work ex, I had been constant in gaining new skills and keep myself updated to perform better.
Well said!
20 Jul 2019, 01.05 AM
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Shikhar Shukla
I am an cheerful and optimistic person who knows how to improvise in difficult situations. My simple motto is 'enjoy life but play hard'.
Thanks rakhi
20 Jul 2019, 08.19 AM |
Tuhin Subhra Samanta
A dreamer, a believer, an achiever
Nicely articulated Sikhar.
20 Jul 2019, 01.39 AM
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Shikhar Shukla
I am an cheerful and optimistic person who knows how to improvise in difficult situations. My simple motto is 'enjoy life but play hard'.
Thanks tuhin
20 Jul 2019, 08.20 AM |
VINOTH KUMAR N N
Vinoth Kumar N N MBA 2019-21 Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi
Valuable one!
20 Jul 2019, 01.44 AM
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Shikhar Shukla
I am an cheerful and optimistic person who knows how to improvise in difficult situations. My simple motto is 'enjoy life but play hard'.
Thanks vinoth
20 Jul 2019, 08.20 AM |
Gopinath M
M.Gopinath MBA from IIM Ranchi - Batch 2019-21 A free spirit, who loves to travel. If a door doesn't open when knocked, then break it. Hustle, More Hustle, Achieve...
Great work Shikar
20 Jul 2019, 01.46 AM
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Shikhar Shukla
I am an cheerful and optimistic person who knows how to improvise in difficult situations. My simple motto is 'enjoy life but play hard'.
Thanks gopinath
20 Jul 2019, 08.21 AM |
AKSHAY DHANDU
I Like to Travel, especially Road trips. Preferably Short Trips to Explore New Places.
Great One Shikhar
20 Jul 2019, 07.13 AM
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Shikhar Shukla
I am an cheerful and optimistic person who knows how to improvise in difficult situations. My simple motto is 'enjoy life but play hard'.
Thanks Akshay
20 Jul 2019, 08.21 AM |
Chandni Sinha
I am Chandni Kumari Sinha, a MBA student of Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi.
Well written...
20 Jul 2019, 07.46 AM
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Shikhar Shukla
I am an cheerful and optimistic person who knows how to improvise in difficult situations. My simple motto is 'enjoy life but play hard'.
Thanks chandnik
20 Jul 2019, 08.22 AM |
Pratiksha Lingayat
Apart from being an Artist, I like to channelise my energy in Social Activities towards society and under previledged kids. MBA candidate at IIM Ranchi 2019-21, concentration in Strategy and Consulting. Goal: ”Management Consulting"
Amazing Article
20 Jul 2019, 09.52 AM
VANISHA DEV D S
Vanisha Dev D S, MBA(2019-2021), IIM Ranchi An ardent and an optimistic sapien
Great article!
20 Jul 2019, 10.19 AM
Aaryav Anand
Aaryav Anand is a startup enthusiast and a strong believer in the fact that entrepreneurial ideas and innovation can solve the bigger problems of the world. He has a good understanding of solving ground-level problems which have developed because of his entrepreneurial journey with different Startups working to solve ground level problems in India.
Nice Article
20 Jul 2019, 10.36 AM
Ananya Das
MBA student at IIM Ranchi || Bibliophile || Public Speaker
Well articulated!
20 Jul 2019, 11.01 AM
Shaurya Shaktiman
Shaurya Shaktiman MBA 2019-2021, IIM Ranchi
Really good content writing.
20 Jul 2019, 11.44 AM
Rishikesh Chandra
A story of night dweller. From Narcoleptic to Insomaniac.
Well articulated.
20 Jul 2019, 11.50 AM
Aru Sharma
I am an inquisitive learner. Always ready for taking up new challenges and believe in smart work.
Well Written!
20 Jul 2019, 11.51 AM
Prateek Agarwal
MBA 2019-21 Batch of IIM Ranchi
Nice article!
20 Jul 2019, 11.52 AM
Abhilash Das
First-year MBA Student at Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi.
Well Done!
20 Jul 2019, 12.30 PM
Parushi Garg
Great work..
20 Jul 2019, 02.10 PM