Ashok Khade's story: How a cobbler's son built Rs 350 crore DAS Offshore company - India Today
Ashok Khade grew up in a poor family in Maharashtra, with a cobbler father and labourer mother. After working at Mazagon Dock and travelling to West Germany, he co-founded DAS Offshore. The company later grew into a major engineering business, earning him the Padma Shri in 2026.