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{{short description|Indian consumer goods company}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2022}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Zydus Wellness Limited
| logo = Zydus Wellness Logo.jpg
| logo_size =
| caption =
| type = [[Public company|Public]]
| genre =
| traded_as = {{NSE|ZYDUSWELL}}<br />{{BSE|531335}}
| predecessor =
| successor =
| foundation = 1994<ref>{{cite news |title=Zydus Wellness Ltd. |url=https://www.business-standard.com/company/zydus-wellness-6367/information/company-history |access-date=24 April 2020 |work=Business Standard}}</ref>
| defunct =
| location_city = [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]]<ref>{{cite news |title=India's beloved Complan, Glucon-D, and Nycil brands now have a fully Indian owner |url=https://qz.com/india/1435329/indias-zydus-wellness-buys-complan-glucon-d-from-kraft-heinz/ |access-date=24 April 2020 |work=Quartz}}</ref>
| location_country = India
| locations =
| area_served =
| key_people = Sharvil Patel (Chairman)<br />Tarun Arora (CEO)<ref>{{cite web |title=Zydus beats the drums for the Heinz band |url=https://www.pressreader.com/india/business-standard/20200313/282235192724952 |publisher=Business Standard |access-date=7 July 2020}}</ref>
| industry = [[Fast-moving consumer goods]]
| products = Glucon-D, Sugar Free, EverYuth, [[Complan]], Nycil
| services =
| revenue = {{increase}} {{INRconvert|2708.9|c}} (FY25)<ref name="fy25"/>
| net_income = {{increase}} {{INRconvert|346.9|c}} (FY25)<ref name="fy25"> {{cite news |title=Zydus Wellness posts 30% profit growth in FY25, driven by strong show in personal care segment |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/stock-markets/zydus-wellness-posts-30-profit-growth-in-fy25-driven-by-strong-personal-care-segment/article69593639.ece |access-date=19 May 2025 |work=Business Line}} </ref>
| owner = [[Zydus Lifesciences]] (57.59%)<ref>{{cite news |title=Cadila Healthcare Limited |url=https://www.crisil.com/mnt/winshare/Ratings/RatingList/RatingDocs/CadilaHealthcareLimited_November%2030,%202021_RR_281821.html |access-date=31 January 2023 |work=CRISIL}}</ref>
| homepage = {{URL|http://www.zyduswellness.com}}
| footnotes =
}}

'''Zydus Wellness''' (previously '''Carnation Nutra-Analogue Foods''') is an Indian [[Fast-moving consumer goods|consumer goods]] company, which produces [[human nutrition|nutrition]] and [[skincare]] products. Headquartered in [[Ahmedabad]], it is a subsidiary of the pharmaceutical company [[Zydus Lifesciences]] (formerly known as Cadila Healthcare). Its brands include Glucon-D, Sugar Free, EverYuth,<ref>{{cite news |title=Zydus Wellness' Everyuth goes for an image makeover in beauty market |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/zydus-wellness-everyuth-goes-for-an-image-makeover-in-beauty-market-118100200819_1.html |access-date=16 May 2023 |work=Business Standard |date=2 October 2018}}</ref> [[Complan]], and Nycil.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zydus Wellness Q3 revenues up 14.7% at Rs381.58cr on brand push|url=https://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/zydus-wellness-q3-revenues-up-14-7-at-rs381-58cr-on-brand-push-121020100595_1.html|access-date=2021-07-18|website=www.indiainfoline.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Dandekar |first1=Vikas |last2=Majumdar |first2=Debleena |title=Zydus Wellness: The Complan kid needed nutrition. Zydus has figured out a plan to make it grow. |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/prime/consumer/the-complan-kid-needed-nutrition-zydus-has-figured-out-a-plan-to-make-it-grow-/primearticleshow/66423171.cms |access-date=11 December 2020 |work=The Economic Times}}</ref> As of 2021, the company operates three manufacturing plants, one in [[Gujarat]] and two in [[Sikkim]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Zydus Wellness Ltd.|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/company/zydus-wellness-6367/information/company-history|access-date=2021-07-18}}</ref>

==History==
The company was founded in 1994 as Carnation Nutra-Analogue Foods, a producer of [[Milk substitute|dairy substitutes]] and known for its [[margarine]] product Nutralite.<ref name=bizstan/>

In 2006, [[Cadila Healthcare]] acquired a 14.96% stake in the company.<ref name=bizstan>{{cite news |title=Cadila buys stake in Carnation Foods |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/cadila-buys-stake-in-carnation-foods-106031801038_1.html |access-date=11 December 2020 |work=Business Standard India |date=18 March 2006}}</ref> Cadila's stake in the company increased to over 70% in 2008, after the merger of Cadila's consumer goods business, which included [[sugar substitute]] brand Sugar Free and EverYuth range of skincare products, into Carnation. The merged entity was then named as Zydus Wellness Limited in January 2009.<ref name=ecoti/><ref>{{Cite web|title=Zydus Wellness Ltd: Reports, Company History, Directors Report, Chairman's Speech, Auditors Report of Zydus Wellness Ltd - NDTV|url=https://www.ndtv.com/business|access-date=2021-07-18|website=www.ndtv.com|language=en}}</ref>

In 2009, the company began manufacturing men's grooming and skincare products.<ref name=ecoti>{{cite news |last1=Mohapatra |first1=Sushmita |last2=Dutta |first2=Vishal |title=Zydus eyes acquisitions to turn consumer arm into Rs 500-cr company |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/pharmaceuticals/zydus-eyes-acquisitions-to-turn-consumer-arm-into-rs-500-cr-company/articleshow/4940361.cms |access-date=11 December 2020 |work=The Economic Times |date=27 August 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Gopalan |first1=Krishna |title=Zydus Wellness – Not all is well |url=https://www.outlookbusiness.com/specials/fastest_40/not-all-is-well-2247 |access-date=11 December 2020 |work=Outlook Business |date=26 May 2012}}</ref> In 2011, Zydus Wellness launched its milk additive brand Actilife.<ref>{{cite news |title=Unified strokes, a new growth strategy |url=https://zyduscadila.com/public/pdf/financial/annual/AR-12.pdf |work=zyduscadila.com |access-date=11 December 2020 }}{{Dead link|date=October 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref>

In 2017, Zydus Wellness developed [[stevia]] products as part of its sugar substitute business.<ref>{{cite news |title=Skin care or functional food? Zydus Wellness eyes acquisitions in FY19 |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/skin-care-or-functional-food-zydus-wellness-eyes-acquisitions-in-fy19-118011600153_1.html |access-date=11 December 2020 |work=Business Standard |date=23 June 2017}}</ref> In 2018, it launched its second sugar substitute brand called Sugarlite.<ref>{{cite news |title=Zydus Wellness Expands Portfolio By Launching Sugar Lite |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/zydus-wellness-expands-portfolio-by-launching-sugar-lite-3300141.html |access-date=11 December 2020 |work=Moneycontrol}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sweet & sour |url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/business-of-brands/sweet-sour/67543557 |access-date=16 May 2023 |work=Economic Times |language=en}}</ref>

In January 2019, Zydus Wellness acquired a part of [[Kraft Heinz|Heinz India]]'s business for {{INRconvert|4595|c|year=2019|mode=historical}}, which included the health drink brand [[Complan]], glucose-based energy drink additive Glucon D, [[talcum powder]] brand Nycil, and Sampriti Ghee. It also took over Heinz India's manufacturing facilities in [[Aligarh]] and [[Sitarganj]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Zydus to buy iconic Heinz brands for ₹4,595 cr |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/zydus-wellness-cadila-to-buy-kraft-heinz-india-for-rs-4595-cr/article25308544.ece |access-date=24 April 2020 |work=The Hindu Business Line}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Zydus Wellness completes acquisition of Heinz India |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/zydus-wellness-completes-acquisition-of-heinz-india/articleshow/67761812.cms |access-date=24 April 2020 |work=Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Riding on Heinz, Zydus Wellness eyes Rs 4,500-crore turnover in 5 years |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/riding-on-heinz-zydus-wellness-eyes-rs-4-500-crore-turnover-in-5-years-119060500884_1.html |access-date=24 April 2020 |work=Business Standard}}</ref>

In 2020, Zydus Wellness began making [[hand sanitiser]]s<ref>{{cite web |title=COVID-19: Zydus Wellness launches hand sanitizer under Nycil brand to meet growing demand |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/covid19-zydus-wellness-launches-hand-sanitizer-under-nycil-brand-to-meet-growing-demand/1787413 |publisher=Outlook India |access-date=7 July 2020}}</ref> and chocolate products.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ambwani |first1=Meenakshi Verma |title=Zydus Wellness looks to strengthen nutrition, immunity play |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/zydus-wellness-looks-to-strengthen-nutrition-immunity-play/article32140018.ece |access-date=11 December 2020 |work=The Hindu Business Line}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Zydus Wellness expects to continue growth momentum on back of new launches |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/pharmaceuticals/zydus-wellness-expects-to-continue-growth-momentum-on-back-of-new-launches/articleshow/79113450.cms?from=mdr |access-date=11 December 2020 |work=Economic Times}}</ref>

In November 2024, Zydus Wellness acquired Naturell India for ₹390 crore.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/zydus-wellness-board-approves-acquisition-of-naturell-india-for-rs-390-cr-124103001366_1.html |title=Zydus Wellness board approves acquisition of Naturell India for Rs 390 cr |work=Business Standard |access-date=30 October 2024}}</ref> In August 2025, Zydus Wellness acquired UK-based Comfort Click for £239 million, its first overseas acquisition.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-08-29 |title=Zydus Wellness acquires UK-based Comfort Click for GBP 239 mn; enters VMS market; strengthens global push |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/zydus-wellness-acquires-uk-based-comfort-click-for-gbp-239-mn-enters-vms-market-strengthens-global-push/articleshow/123590416.cms |access-date=2025-11-11 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Pharmaceutical industry in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Pharmaceutical industry in India| ]]
[[Category:Pharmaceutical companies of Gujarat]]
[[Category:Food and drink companies of India]]
[[Category:Cosmetics companies of India]]
[[Category:Manufacturing companies established in 1994]]
[[Category:Health care companies of India]]
[[Category:Manufacturing companies based in Ahmedabad]]
[[Category:1994 establishments in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Indian companies established in 1994]]
[[Category:Companies listed on the National Stock Exchange of India]]
[[Category:Companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange]]

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