India’s textile industry is often called the backbone of the economy but surviving in this industry today has become one of the toughest challenges.People often say inheriting a family business is easy.But sustaining that legacy, growing it, and evolving it for a new generationis an entirely different battle.In this episode, we are joined by Vinay Rathi,a third-generation entrepreneur who has transformed his traditional textile family businessfrom trading to manufacturing and is now building his own D2C brand, Salwat.This conversation goes beyond fabrics and fashion.It explores Legacy vs Innovation,Old School vs New School business thinking,wrong assumptions, tough decisions, the realities of India’s business ecosystem,and the truths of brand building that are rarely discussed openly.If you’re interested in business, manufacturing, family enterprises, or brand building,this episode is for you.🎙️ Please welcome Vinay Rathi on Vinay Vimarsh.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Teaser01:00 – Introduction02:00 – Legacy Business: Advantage or Burden?Being a 3rd-generation entrepreneur — advantage or pressure?06:40 – Work Life Balance Is a Myth in Real BusinessThe real truth behind work-life balance in business.14:45 – Wrong Assumptions That Hurt Your BusinessThe biggest assumptions that turned out to be wrong.21:25 – How Real Business Decisions Are MadeWhen tough decisions are needed — seniority or system?25:00 – Why India’s System Fails Small BusinessesHow India’s ecosystem impacts entrepreneurs.35:40 – What Big Brands Don’t Tell YouReal advantages and disadvantages of working with big brands.47:30 – From Trading to Manufacturing: What ChangesTransitioning from trading to stitching and factory setup.59:55 – Design Copy Culture & Fashion RealityOriginality, copying, and the truth of the fashion industry.1:28:10 – Why We Started Salwat (Brand Strategy)Why Salwat was launched and the shift from B2B to D2C.#indianbusinessnews #entrepreneurlife #businessstories #foundertalks #makeinindia #startuppodcast #brandjourney Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinay_vimarsh/Also Watch Our Other Podcasts👇Building a 1000 Cr FMCG Brand in India - Nilon’s | Dipak Sanghavi, MD and CEO of Nilon’s :- https://youtu.be/krhIUTVr9xw?si=3hZxtXXKTcn3S7-CHow 19 Year Old Guy Selling Bags And Making Money On Meesho & Flipkart? : https://youtu.be/4XvL8SmfXNQ?si=6ujb-fc0b4Wi8t-4बिना Marketing में ₹1 Spend किये T-Shirts बेच के कमाते हैं (₹5 Lakh/Month) : https://youtu.be/d1KgVLcvzh8Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to the channel for more thought-provoking content!