Hi, I'm Darshil.
High School Student | Business & Finance Explorer | Technology & Creative Learner
I am an IBDP2 student from Hyderabad exploring how business strategy, finance, technology, and operations come together in the real world. From analyzing school franchising at Rockwell and airport operations at GMR to founding Booncart, building a 150+ country currency archive, and supporting my hometown school, I learn through hands-on exploration.
Rockwell Franchising
Grade 11 · Education expansion feasibility & 3,000 capacity modeling.
10% Franchise FeeMakloor ZPHS
Grade 10 · Hometown school support & financial literacy instruction.
$25,000 Raised150+ Currencies
Grade 10 · BanknoteExplorer research & global monetary history.
YouTube ChannelBooncart & Stalls
Grade 11 · Celebration kits e-commerce & Grade 10 ₹50k food stall.
Founder @ 17Real-World Explorations
A multi-dimensional portfolio spanning education franchising, aviation logistics, community engagement, e-commerce, and global economics.
Rockwell — Franchising & Business Research
During my internship with Rockwell, I gained exposure to the franchising side of the education business. I explored how a school franchise evaluates potential locations, assesses market demand, and considers the financial and operational factors involved in expansion.
One of my key areas of involvement was analysing the Shamshabad area as a potential location for expansion. This introduced me to the practical considerations behind franchising, including franchise fees, student capacity, local demand, and the long-term viability of a proposed location.
Makloor ZPHS
My involvement with Makloor ZPHS is personally meaningful because my grandfather, father and his siblings studied there. Participated in drives raising ~$25,000 for facilities and taught business and finance concepts to students.
GMR Airport
One-month student internship examining flight turnaround logistics, the GMR School of Aviation, and visiting 4 distinct aircraft hangars to observe line maintenance.
Booncart Celebration Marketplace
An online celebration marketplace started at seventeen focused on DIY decoration kits, party supplies, gifting, and occasions. Conceived to simplify party preparation by providing all-in-one curated kits that bring families and friends together to create memorable moments with their own hands.
Lit Fest Organizer
Organized the school photography and visual arts exhibition in Grade 11. Curated student entries, designed the spatial flow, and directed gallery presentation.
CASnival Food Stall
Operated a high-volume live stall in Grade 10 generating ~₹50,000 for charity. Mastered real-time queue management, batch preparation, and bundle pricing.
A Global Family
Filmmaker & performer in Grade 9; competed internationally among 30+ schools worldwide, winning Runner-up in Documentary and Best Musical Score.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
"My interest in Business and Finance has grown through experiences that look very different from one another. Internships at Rockwell, GMR Airport, and Vmax introduced me to franchising models, large-scale operations, and digital tools. Community leadership at Makloor ZPHS and Humraahi taught me about people and educational access. Organizing Lit Fest and producing 'A Global Family' taught me creative curation. Entrepreneurship through Booncart and our Grade 10 spring potato stall gave me practical insight into customers and unit margins."
What I'm Curious About
How I Learn
What My Experiences Have Taught Me
My Journey So Far
Research & Internship
Analyzing education franchising at Rockwell, aviation operations at Hyderabad Airport, and digital prototyping at Vmax.
Community Engagement
Giving back to government schools, raising ~$25,000 for facilities, and sharing business & finance knowledge with young students.
Projects & Creative Work
Booncart
Booncart is an online celebration marketplace focused on DIY decoration kits, party supplies, gifting and occasions. Conceived to eliminate the stress and fragmentation of celebration planning, Booncart brings thoughtful, curated DIY kits together so people can create beautiful celebrations together with their own hands.
The Idea
Transform party preparation into an enjoyable, creative ritual through curated, aesthetic DIY kits.
The Problem
Hosts face fragmented shopping, unpredictable quality, and overpriced generic assembly services.
The Solution
A unified digital marketplace offering all-in-one celebration kits with step-by-step guides.
A Global Family
Worked with a team in Grade 9 to create and submit "A Global Family" for the Nord Anglia International Film Festival. Contributed to acting, developing scenes, filming and production. Competed among 30+ schools worldwide, winning Runner-up in Documentary and Best Musical Score.
150+ Countries. One Collection.
Started in Grade 10 under BanknoteExplorer, this physical collection spans 150+ sovereign countries, territories, and historical regimes. Each banknote reflects economic policy, inflation, design, and culture.
Watch Banknote Stories on YouTube @banknoteexplorerBusiness Lessons From Everyday Experiences
Notes, Ideas & Questions
Things I am learning, researching, observing, and thinking about.
Let's Connect
I'm always interested in learning from new people, exploring business ideas, and discovering opportunities to learn outside the classroom.
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