'Pathar se paisa': Delhi boy turns a roadside stone into a Rs 5,000 designer clock, internet calls him 'next Ambani'

A Delhi boy transformed a roadside stone into a polished, functional clock, selling it for ₹5,000. After refining the design based on feedback, his innovative creation, costing only ₹460 to make, garnered nationwide attention for its blend of crea...

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A Delhi boy has captured netizens' attention after he transformed an ordinary stone lying on the roadside into a polished, fully functional clock and managed to sell it for ₹5,000. As per the video, he The clip showing the transformation has gone viral, with viewers calling it a rare mix of creativity, hustle and confidence.

How he built the stone clock

In the video shared on Instagram, the boy explains how he picked up a random stone and decided to turn it into a showpiece. He asked a craftsman to cut the stone into shape, polished it, and added paint to give it a glossy, premium finish. He then fitted a clock mechanism inside the stone, converting it into an eye-catching decorative piece.

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His first attempt to sell the clock did not work out. People admired the idea but refused to buy it because the backside was exposed. He fixed the issue by adding a neat cover. When he returned with the updated version, one customer immediately bought it for ₹5,000.

The boy also shared that the clock cost him only ₹460 to make, leaving him with a profit of ₹4,540. In the caption, he wrote, “Pathar se paisa.”

A young creator’s instinct meets street-smart business sense

The clip struck a chord online because it blended do-it-yourself innovation with clear entrepreneurial instinct. Viewers said the boy’s quick thinking, willingness to upgrade the product and confidence in pricing showed the mindset of a future business leader.

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Social media reactions pour in
The video triggered a wave of praise on social media.

One user wrote, “Iski value 5000 se zyada ki thi because this is a very creative idea.”

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Another commented, “He paid for the creative idea.”

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A third user added, “Every business is born from a single idea. Protect it, grow it, and it becomes your empire."

Among many reactions, one viewer wrote, “This actually is a pretty good and unique design for a clock. Loved it.”

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Another user said, “Worth every penny for a person who sees art!” while someone else added, “Amazing… even the clock idea was unique, and it looks absolutely crazy.”

The young creator’s “stone-to-clock” story has now become an offbeat example of street-level creativity and entrepreneurial spirit winning the internet.
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