ANUSHRI AGARWAL

A multi-hyphenate from an eminent family, this young woman is out to make her mark in the F&B space in her own way, with no regard for the cut-throat competition around her. HELLO! gets to know how…

- NEEVA JAIN

Armed with a degree in psychology from the University of Bath, England, Anushri Agarwal lives the most charmed and privileged life. Yet, this Modern School of Delhi alum is an ambitious mover and shaker, who gets by with the brilliance and chutzpah of a 20-something-year-old that’s most endearing.

At the forefront of her mind at present is her vision board to expand her entrepreneurial startup ATR Foods and its subsidiary Papparoti, a popular chain from Dubai that she franchised in India, in what she describes as an “Ah ha!” moment.

“Papparoti is a Malaysian concept of buns with dollops of butter inside. These are both savoury, like the pasta-pizza sandwiches, and sweet (the lotus biscoff is our most popular treat). They are also popular for making paninis and bagels,” she says of her franchise, the first outlet of which she opened at Terminal 3 in Delhi’s domestic airport.

“My passions, professionally and personally, are intertwined. But my work takes priority,” adds Anushri, who hopes to open three more outlets of Papparoti in the next year and a half.

Hailing from a family that’s devoted to the business of construction, Anushri is also trying to build a foundation in the field, with a special focus on sales. And for this young woman, being able to employ staff in large numbers brings in a sense of responsibility, a duty she takes quite seriously.