From ₹600 to Millions: Meet Bihar's 'Agarbatti Queen' Whose Hard Work Built a Business Empire
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From ₹600 to Lakhs: Babita Kumari Becomes 'Agarbatti Queen' with Inspiring Journey
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News18•25-02-2026, 11:20
From ₹600 to Lakhs: Babita Kumari Becomes 'Agarbatti Queen' with Inspiring Journey
•Babita Kumari of Bihar started her incense stick business in 2018 with just ₹600, becoming self-reliant and known as the 'Agarbatti Queen'.
•After training from R-SETI and Jeevika, she initially made incense sticks by hand, later securing loans to buy four machines, boosting production.
•Her business now produces 40-45 kg of incense sticks daily, employs 3-4 workers, and has a strong presence in local markets like Bairgania and Riga.
•With her husband handling marketing, Babita earns ₹35,000-₹40,000 monthly, supporting her daughters' education, including one preparing for UPSC.
•Her journey from a meager start to a multi-lakh turnover serves as an inspiration for women to pursue entrepreneurship and overcome financial hurdles.
