Zero-to-hero journey: Hyderabad unicorn & its founder

In March 2023, Sachin Tendulkar invested Rs 5 crore in Hyderabad-based Azad Engineering, founded by Rakesh Chopdar. The company went public in December 2023, raising Tendulkar’s stake value over 15 times. Azad Engineering, known for producing high-quality, critical components for global OEMs, saw significant growth and success under Chopdar’s leadership.