Long before IPO bells, industry partnerships, or headlines, there was a boy who struggled to pay his school fees but never lost faith in the power of education. That belief, passed down by a mother who insisted that learning came before wealth, would one day shape one of India’s most quietly successful education companies.Founded in 2009 by Dr Sanjay Salunkhe, Jaro Education was never about chasing scale for the sake of scale. It was about solving a deeply personal problem: How do ambitious Indians, regardless of geography or income, access world-class education while continuing to work and support their families?Today, Jaro has enabled over 3.5 lakh learners, profitable from day one, proving that sustainable education businesses in India can be built with integrity, patience, and purpose. In an ecosystem often dominated by headlines around valuations, funding rounds, and rapid scale, some of India’s most meaningful businesses are built quietly — away from the spotlight, grounded in fundamentals, and driven by purpose.A childhood rooted in learning, values, and convictionDr Salunkhe’s relationship with education is deeply personal. Growing up with limited financial means, paying school fees was often a struggle. His inspiration came from his mother and elder sister, who instilled in… Read MoreYourStory RSS Feed
