Vadilal is a popular ice cream brand in India. Do you know how the brand was launched in India?
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Sweet Success
In the year 1907, Vadilal Gandhi opened a soda shop in Gujarat. The modest beginnings soon turned into success, and Vadilal soda was introduced to attract customers.
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First outlet
With the increasing success, Vadilal Gandhi launched the first ice cream outlet in the city in 1926.
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Imported ice cream machines
Running a soda shop and ice cream outlet was a challenge. Vadilal Gandhi passed the business to his son Ranchod Gandhi, who imported an ice cream making machine from Germany.
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Vadilal Ice Cream
In the 1970s, Vadilal Ice Cream witnessed a peak in popularity with 10 outlets in Gujarat. The success was attributed to Ranchod Lal’s sons, Ramchandra and Lakshman.
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Vadilal family
Presently, the fifth generation of Vadilal family is running the business successfully. The brand enjoys significant popularity in various countries.
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Vadilal's turnover
As per reports, Vadilal’s market capitalization in 2023 was at Rs 1,933 crore.