EP 72 \\ Shabbir Trunkwala \\ The Journey from Small-Scale Metalwork to Manufacturing

How did a man who once repaired trunks by the roadside earn the trust to undertake major government projects? Shabbir Bhai Trunkwala from Sheopurkalan recalls a time when even arranging a meal was difficult. From travelling to Kuwait in search of a livelihood to returning home and gradually building his own manufacturing business, his journey took several unexpected turns. In this episode of Mishkaat Podcast, Shabbir Bhai and his son, Dr. Alisgar Trunkwala, share how their family business grew to undertake government projects, including work at Kuno National Park, and how practical skills, accurate workmanship and customers' trust helped them grow. The conversation also explores his decision to stay away from interest-based dealings, his approach to training workers, the lessons he passed on to his children and his aspirations for the community. Watch the full podcast to discover the experiences, turning points and principles tha