Old is Gold #3

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The Best in the Business...  #3 (Indian Edition)

I am back with the last part of the series, this time with some uncommon companies of India. So let's start-

1. Mohan Meakin (Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh)

Founding Year- 1855

Asia's first brewery. Famous for the Old Monk Rum and the Lion Beer.

The logo of Mohan Meakin Breweries.

2. Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (Karnataka)

Founding Year- 1916

World's only manufacturer of 'The Mysore Sandal' soap with 100% Sandalwood oil.

The world famous Mysore Sandal Soaps.

3. Lijjat Papad (Gujarat)

Founding Year- 1959

World's largest Papad (Papadum) manufacturer, owned and controlled only by women from many states of India.

Papad with Lijjat branding.

4. Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha (Karnataka)

Founding Year- 1957

Only firm in India which are allowed to make official Indian Flags which are used in various government offices, parades, check posts, etc..

Worker's making the 'Tiranga'

5. Mcleod Russel (West Bengal)

Founding Year- 1869

World's largest tea growing company. The company alone produces 90 million kilograms of Black Tea every year.

 Black Tea leaves with Mcleod Russel Packaging.

Some Honorable Mentions-

> Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (Karnataka)

> Indian Coffee House (All India)

> Wadia Group (Maharashtra)

> Shapoorji Pallonji Group (Maharashtra)

> Gita Press (Uttar Pradesh)

So that's it for the Old is Gold series. Please comment your favorite part of the series, suggestions etc..


If you like the series, please let me know if I continue this series or not.


Anyways, Two super interesting blogs are coming in next two weeks. So Stay Tuned !

Thank You, 

SPVK

2 Comments
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Level 65
Aug 11, 2024
nice, mostly indian brands though, but lijjat papad is rly good
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Level 60
Aug 11, 2024
Thank You. Any suggestions for the next blogs.