Shamsher Singh Sanghu, a 65-year-old resident of Samrala, has turned a humble beginning into a thriving sweets business through sheer perseverance and hard work. Starting with a bicycle to collect and sell milk, he now owns Sanghu Sweets, one of the most popular sweets shops in the town.
Early Life and Starting the Milk Business
Born in 1962 in Ghulal village, Sanghu completed his matriculation in 1980 from the local school. The following year, he launched a small milk collection business, riding a bicycle daily to collect milk from nearby villages and supply it to customers. He maintained this demanding routine for years, building a foundation for his future venture.
Despite limited resources, Sanghu, along with his two sons, opened a modest sweets shop in Samrala in 2006. Over time, the outlet grew into Sanghu Sweets, now a preferred destination for quality sweets and fast food in the town.
Principles and Daily Routine
Sanghu credits his success to the blessings of Waheguru and remains grounded. “Though the business has grown considerably, I still ride my bicycle to the gurdwara every day and thank Waheguru for his blessings,” he told The Tribune. He never received formal training in sweet-making but built the enterprise through hard work, commitment, and a willingness to learn.
Today, Sanghu Sweets employs more than two dozen workers, and Sanghu supervises operations daily. He inspects products and randomly tastes items to ensure hygiene, purity, and quality standards are maintained. “I inspect the products and randomly taste some items every day so that the staff understands the importance of maintaining hygiene, purity and quality,” he said.
Family and Business Expansion
While his family has diversified into other businesses, Sanghu remains devoted to the sweets shop. When asked about turnover, he smiled and said, “Whatever Waheguru ji has given me, I accept it with humility.” The family continues its milk collection business and produces desi ghee, paneer, butter, and other dairy products.
Sanghu Sweets attracts a large number of non-resident Indian (NRI) customers, who visit whenever they are in Punjab. Gurminder Grewal, a resident of a nearby village, said, “Whenever I visit Samrala, I make sure to go to the shop and taste new delicacies. They have maintained the quality.”
