The Economic Times

He thought learning typing for Rs 48 was a waste. But those skills helped him build a Rs 5,000 crore company. Thyrocare founder shares his biggest lesson

A six-month typing course, costing just Rs 48 in the late 1970s, unexpectedly became a cornerstone of success for Dr. A. Velumani, founder of Thyrocare. Initially viewed as a waste, this skill later revolutionized his business communication. Velumani embraced typing for emails, transforming his company into a near 'zero-voice' organization, proving how seemingly minor skills acquired during tough times can lead to significant business efficiency and growth.