From correspondents in Maharashtra, India, 10:00 PM IST

Ashish Balakrishnan's dream came true and then almost turned into a nightmare Friday evening. He now owns a Nano car but has lost its keys.

At a gala ceremony Tata Motors chairman Ratan Tata handed over the keys of the second Nano car to the 29-year-old bachelor who then said: 'There are three things in life which one cherishes - to own a house, buy a car and start a family. For me, the second dream is coming through.'

And then he lost the keys.

Tata Motors will hand over a duplicate set to Balakrishnan Saturday. His cousin will drive out the car.

A business manager with HDFC Bank, Balakrishnan had opted for direct full payment for his vehicle. 'I hope I can now settle down with a family soon,' he said with a smile.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)