Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh
Ramesh Babu, born to a barber in Bengaluru, is a true rags-to-riches story. After his father's death, he helped his mother by taking over the barber shop and eventually grew it into a luxury taxi empire.
Babu’s company, Ramesh Tours and Travels, just added a Rs 3.2 crore Range Rover LWB to its already impressive fleet, which includes a Rolls-Royce Ghost and Mercedes-Maybach.
Instead of keeping the Range Rover for personal use, Babu plans to use it as part of his luxury taxi service, offering premium rides to high-end clientele in Bengaluru.
The new addition, a 3.0-litre D350 Ingenium engine, boasts 346 bhp and 700 Nm torque, allowing it to reach 0–100 kmph in just 6.4 seconds.
The Range Rover, finished in Fuji White with a luxurious tan leather interior, represents not just wealth, but Babu’s dedication to providing the best for his customers.
From cutting hair in a rented shop to owning a fleet of luxury vehicles, Babu's entrepreneurial journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.
In 2004, Babu’s purchase of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class marked the beginning of Ramesh Tours and Travels’ transformation into a premium car rental service.
One of his most notable purchases was the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series I in 2011, one of the first in India available for rent, signaling his rise in the luxury car rental market.
With a fleet of vehicles like the Mercedes G400d, BMW i7, and Land Cruiser LC200, Ramesh Babu continues to expand his business, setting a new standard for luxury travel in India.