Ramoji’s first business venure was Margadarsi Chit Funds in 1962. The company today has a turnover of Rs 7,000 cr with 103 branches. He also dabbled in fertilizers business in Khammam from 1967 to 1969. His first foray into media is through Annadata in 1969, which was published for farmers. Ramoji says the magazine was started as a tribute to the vocation that he felt so attached. MORE