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Incredible rags-to-riches story of a self-made millionaire

Rupesh with his wife Alexandra
Rupesh with his mother and younger brother Rakesh
The University of Madras where Rupesh studied engineering
Rupesh as a child in India
Proof that Rupesh entered the UK with only £600
The Houses of Parliament were Rupesh's first stop in London
Rupesh's first job at McDonald's paid £4 per hour
Rupesh on his wedding day with wife Alexandra
Rupesh with his wife Alexandra
Tuk Tuk Chai teas became Rupesh's biggest venture to date
Rupesh and wife Alexandra enjoy chai tea
Rupesh's tea is as close as you can get to traditional Indian Chai
Tuk Tuk Chai was snapped up by food retailers
Tuk Tuk Chai has won industry awards
Indian roots
Looking after the family
The right attitude is the secret to Rupesh's success
From mountains to business Rupesh isn't afraid of a challenge
Rupesh with the brand's tuk tuk
Rupesh with his wife Alexandra in their office
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Rupesh Thomas

From humble beginnings to self-made millionaire

Age 23, and with just £600 to his name, Rupesh Thomas set off from his home in Kerala, India to make a new life for himself in London. Today, the 39-year-old entrepreneur has gone from earning £4 an hour in McDonald’s to owning a company worth millions, thanks to his start-up drinks business Tuk Tuk Chai. Here, he explains how he became a self-made millionaire.
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Abi Harman

02 July 2018

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