Despite father’s Rs 80000 Cr motorbike business, this woman entrepreneur took her mother’s luxury retail startup to crores of revenue.

Simran Lal, despite being a part of a famous business family, has forged her own path and made a name for herself as the CEO of Good Earth, a luxury lifestyle brand that her mother founded in 1996. 

The Lal family owns the Eicher Group, which includes Royal Enfield and is worth Rs 80,000 crore. Her brother Sid Lal is also a renowned business leader.

Simran completed her education at Bangalore University and then went to the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. She joined Good Earth in 2002 and worked her way up the company ladder, streamlining and improving the supply chain and merchandising before taking over as CEO.

Under Simran's leadership, Good Earth has become one of India's most successful luxury lifestyle brands, selling fashion, home decor, and wellness products.

About Good Earth

Good Earth is a retail chain that offers unique home décor and lifestyle products that are inspired by Indian culture and heritage. The company was founded by Anita Lal in 1996 and has since become one of the leading names in the Indian luxury retail sector.

At Good Earth, customers can find a wide range of products, including home furnishings, tableware, clothing, and accessories. Each item is handcrafted by skilled artisans and designed to reflect India's rich artistic traditions.

The company is committed to sustainability and uses eco-friendly materials and production methods wherever possible. They also work closely with local communities to provide support and opportunities for traditional craftspeople.

Overall, Good Earth is a brand that offers unique and beautiful products that celebrate India's rich cultural heritage while also promoting sustainability and supporting local communities. The flagship store of Good Earth opened in Mumbai in 2005, and a store in Delhi's Khan Market two years later. The company also launched an online boutique in 2013, which has been successful.

Simran has also co-founded another lifestyle brand called Nicobar, which achieved significant success, with a revenue of Rs 150 crore between 2016 and 2017.

Simran's interests in archaeology, languages, art, and architecture have always been a part of her life, and she used these experiences to develop her creative side and become a leading figure in the luxury lifestyle industry. 

In interviews, Simran has emphasized the importance of taking care of employees, as they are the biggest ambassadors of the brand. According to her, growing one's business involves taking people along, and this has been one of her most significant learnings.

As of today, the Lal family's net worth is over $5.4 billion, as per Forbes. Simran Lal's story proves that one can chart their path and achieve success in a different industry, despite coming from a successful business family.