Renowned industrialist Anand Mahindra recently lauded the entrepreneurial spirit of Tapsi Upadhyay, a 22-year-old street food vendor from New Delhi known as “B Tech Panipuri Wali.” Mahindra, who is active on social media and often highlights innovative startups, took to platform X to commend Tapsi for her efforts.
Originally from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, Tapsi initiated her venture by selling pani puri from a modest cart in Tilak Nagar.
Under the brand “B Tech Panipuri Wali,” she has expanded her business to over 40 stalls across India. Last year, a video of Tapsi towing her paani puri cart with a Royal Enfield went viral.
In the shared video on platform X, Tapsi is seen effortlessly pulling her cart with a Mahindra Thar, an iconic off-road vehicle.
Mahindra, expressing his admiration, emphasized the unique ability of off-road vehicles to “help people explore the impossible” in his post.
Sir Anand Mahindra tweeted:
“What are off-road vehicles meant to do? Help people go places they haven’t been able to before. Help people explore the impossible. And in particular, we want OUR cars to help people Rise & live their dreams. Now you know why I love this video….”
What are off-road vehicles meant to do?
Help people go places they haven’t been able to before..
Help people explore the impossible..
And in particular we want OUR cars to help people Rise & live their dreams..
Now you know why I love this video…. pic.twitter.com/s96PU543jT
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) January 23, 2024
Tapsi’s journey, from towing her cart with a scooter to a bullet motorcycle and now the Mahindra Thar, highlights her dedication and growth. Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, captioned the post with a reflection on the purpose of off-road vehicles and their role in helping individuals realize their dreams.
The video posted by Anand Mahindra quickly gained traction, amassing around 592,900 views and receiving positive responses in the comments section.
Choti si thar
— Gagan pal (@ghaziabaadwala) January 23, 2024
Nice sir
Sister ne last me bahut achhi baat boli "mahenat Karo or kaam karte raho "— Khemchandra.p.Zala (@KhemchandraZ) January 23, 2024
Just watched this video and had an amusing realization — we often see men whipping up Pani Puri at the stalls and shops, but at home, it's a different story; the women take the lead. Quite the culinary plot twist, isn't it? 🤔
— rakesh (@rasingh73) January 24, 2024
Multi Taskers. !!
— Dilbag Koundal ਦਿਲਬਾਗ ਕੌਂਡਲ 🇮🇳 (@dilbag_koundal) January 23, 2024
That's brilliant sir 🔥
— Samira (@Logical_Girll) January 23, 2024
Technology is meant to enhance the culture of a people. To make them live better, to allow them explore and express as they have never done before. This is wonderful.
— Iaarafini (@AfiniAllaputa) January 23, 2024
Kudos to her independent mindset and overall personality 👏👏👏
— AchillesShield (@AchillesShield1) January 23, 2024
Absolutely 💯 a beautiful video of inspiration &.true reflection of reality of what Hard Work can help achieve 💪 The lady is pleasing in her talk but extremely confident 👏👏👏👏😍👍
— srinivasan rajagop ( Modi Ka Parivar) (@sriloner1968) January 24, 2024
super….. amazing … pic.twitter.com/xqtOOn5TmI
— m m M. (@mmmohideen6) January 23, 2024
Social media users praised Tapsi’s hard work and determination, with many commending the synergy between entrepreneurship and the Mahindra Thar.
