How a Family Challenge Became a Nation-Wide Solution - IndiaBizForSale Story

Bhavin BhagatBhavin Bhagat
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Around 15 years ago, we were settled in the United Kingdom — living what many would call a comfortable life.
We had stable jobs, a quiet routine, and everything was going well.
Then, a single phone call shifted our path completely.

It came from Bhavin’s father in India.
He had run a pharma business in Uttarakhand for many years — built it from the ground up with care, discipline, and integrity.
Now, he was ready to move on. He wanted to sell the business and take a well-deserved step back.

We didn’t hesitate.
We said, “We’re coming home.”

What We Thought Would Be Simple... Wasn’t

When we returned, we imagined it would be a matter of weeks — reach out to some networks, maybe hire an agent, and find a suitable buyer.

But what we walked into was a maze.

There were platforms that charged but didn’t deliver.
There were middlemen who promised but didn’t follow through.
Some prospects asked for sensitive details without any seriousness.
Others questioned why we were selling — assuming something must be wrong.

The process dragged on for months.
We were pouring in time, energy, and money — and still hitting dead ends.

Eventually, after a long and draining journey, we managed to close the deal.
Our family was relieved.
But we knew this experience shouldn’t be the norm.

From Personal Pain to Public Purpose

After the dust settled, we had a conversation — just the two of us.

“If it was this hard for us,” we asked ourselves,
“what must it be like for people who don’t have the time, skills, or support?”

That question lit a spark.

We realized this wasn’t just our struggle — it was a gap in the system.
Thousands of business owners across India were likely stuck, just like we were.
Looking for the right buyer.
Worried about trust.
Afraid of being judged.
Tired of hitting walls.

We didn’t want anyone else to go through that.

The Beginning of IndiaBizForSale

With no background in marketplaces and no fancy funding — just a clear vision and a laptop — we began.

We imagined a platform where:

  • Business owners could list their businesses safely and anonymously

  • Buyers could search and filter real opportunities by city, price, or industry

  • Conversations could start with trust and respect

  • And the whole experience felt straightforward and fair

That’s how IndiaBizForSale took its first steps in 2014.

We started small — just the two of us.
No office, no team.
Only purpose.

Slow and Steady, It Grew

In the beginning, it was quiet.
A few listings. A few users.

But one happy customer told another.
One successful deal led to the next.

And slowly, IndiaBizForSale began to grow.
More business owners felt safe.
More buyers felt confident.
And connections started turning into real transactions.

Today, that small idea has become a national movement.

Where We Are Now (2025)

  • 12,000+ businesses have been listed

  • 42,000+ buyers and investors have joined

  • 1,000+ successful exits and investments

  • Users from 1,300+ cities and 200+ industries

We’ve seen everything from cafés to factories, startups to family-run businesses, find their next chapter on the platform.

What Keeps Us Going

Every business is more than numbers —
It’s someone’s story.
Someone’s dream.
A journey built over years.

We believe selling a business should never feel like giving up.
It should feel like passing the torch — with dignity, support, and optimism.

That belief is the heart of IndiaBizForSale.

We’re still building. Still learning. Still listening.

And we’re grateful for every single person who has trusted us with their story.

Thank you for being part of ours.

Co-Founders, IndiaBizForSale
Helping business dreams find new beginnings.

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Bhavin Bhagat
Bhavin Bhagat

Co-Founder and CEO at IndiaBizForSale, A Premium Platform to buy, sell, fund and grow businesses in India. Find businesses for sale in India. Buy a Business or find Investment opportunities in India