The 250 Million Mark: A Global Disruption
January 4, 2011
Mumbai to Kolkata – Private Jet
The soft hum of the jet engines blended with the faint crackle of the intercom as the aircraft cruised through the night sky. Aritra Naskar sat in his usual relaxed posture, an OmniPad resting on the table in front of him, his eyes scanning the latest internal sales data from Nova Tech.
Beside him, Katherine Naskar glanced up from her own tablet, stretching slightly.
"You've barely said a word since we took off," she noted, tilting her head toward him.
Aritra blinked, refocusing. "I'm waiting for the final numbers."
Katherine smirked. "You already know Nova One is the biggest thing in the world right now. What's left to wait for?"
Aritra closed the report and leaned back. "I'll celebrate when we hit 500 million units."
She scoffed. "Of course, you will."
The pilot's voice crackled through the intercom.
"Mr. and Mrs. Naskar, we'll be landing in Kolkata in fifteen minutes."
Aritra glanced out of the window as Kolkata's cityscape stretched out beneath them, golden lights shimmering along the Hooghly River. This was home, where everything had begun. And now, his company had reshaped the world.
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January 4, 2011 – 9:30 PM
Jadavpur Villa, Kolkata
The black security gates of the Naskar Villa swung open smoothly as their car pulled into the driveway. Unlike extravagant billionaire mansions in Mumbai or Delhi, this villa in Jadavpur was more understated—a blend of classic Kolkata architecture and modern design, equipped with advanced smart security systems.
As they stepped inside, Katherine let out a deep breath. "Finally, home."
Aritra placed his bag near the study and gave her a small smirk. "Go rest. I have something to check."
She yawned, stretching. "Right. You mean staring at numbers all night?"
He chuckled. "Maybe."
Shaking her head, she turned toward the stairs. "Try not to fall asleep on your desk."
"Can't promise that."
As she disappeared into their room, Aritra made his way toward his private study, locking the door behind him.
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January 4, 2011 – 10:00 PM
Jadavpur Villa – Private Study
The holographic display on his desk flickered to life as he accessed Nova Tech's global database.
Nova One 5G Smartphone Sales Report – January 4, 2011
_(Compiled from North America, Europe, Japan, Australia)_
TOTAL SALES: 250,000,000 UNITS
Aritra's gaze flickered over the number. Quarter of a billion phones.
He leaned back, absorbing the impact.
This wasn't just a successful product launch. This was market domination.
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Sales Breakdown by Model:
- Nova One Ultima (Flagship) – 85 million units sold
- Nova One Pro (Premium) – 102 million units sold
- Nova One Edge (Performance) – 63 million units sold
Wearables Performance:
- Nova Watch Ultima – 32 million units
- Nova Band Pro – 40 million units
- Nova Band Lite – 28 million units
Total Ecosystem Sales: 350 Million Devices
Aritra's NeuralCore Gen 5 Processor had powered an entire generation of smart devices—and he alone controlled the supply chain.
Apple? Crumbling.
Samsung? Losing premium sales.
Huawei? Blocked from key regions.
Geographic Market Share:
- USA – 57% market share (Overtaking Apple's dominance)
- Europe – 63% premium segment market share
- Japan – 70% of flagship device sales
- Canada, Australia, Middle East – Rapidly expanding presence
- China – No official sales yet, but smuggled imports rising
Aritra narrowed his eyes.
China was the last major battlefield.
Despite being shut out by the Chinese government, Nova One devices were being imported illegally through black-market resellers. Even without an official launch, millions of units had already entered China's underground economy.
The moment he secured China, his sales would double.
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January 4, 2011 – 10:45 PM
Jadavpur Villa – Study
Aritra ran a quick profit calculation:
The Nova One Ultima, despite being a $2,199 device, cost only $250 to manufacture—including R&D, marketing, and logistics.
The profit margins were astronomical.
- Total Revenue from Nova One Sales: $400+ Billion
- Total Profit from Nova One: Over $200 Billion
This was unheard of in the smartphone industry.
For comparison:
- Apple took years to cross $1 trillion in revenue.
- Samsung's profit margins hovered around 18-25%.
- But Nova Tech, as a private company, had no shareholders to appease. Every cent of its profits was controlled directly by Aritra.
No board of directors.
No external investors.
No stock market manipulation.
Just pure power.
And yet—his smirk faded slightly when he saw a new notification from OmniLink's Intelligence Division.
"URGENT: SECRET MEETING OF WORLD GOVERNMENTS – JANUARY 6, 2011."
His gaze darkened.
They weren't just watching anymore. They were planning.
He clicked on the encrypted report.
"Governments across the U.S., EU, and Asia have scheduled a closed-door meeting to discuss the global economic disruption caused by Nova Tech. Primary concerns: national security risks, trade deficits, and data monopolization."
Aritra exhaled slowly, his fingers tapping against the desk.
They were afraid.
Afraid that a single company—one that wasn't American, European, or Chinese—was now controlling the future of global connectivity.
The message continued:
"The meeting will focus on possible actions: regulatory restrictions, trade sanctions, and new taxation policies to curb Nova Tech's influence."
Aritra's jaw clenched slightly.
So, they were preparing to fight him.
His phone vibrated with another encrypted message.
Unknown Sender:
_"The game has changed. Meet me in Switzerland. January 7."_
His smirk returned.
So, it begins.