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{{short description|Indian ice cream manufacturer}}
{{short description|Indian ice cream manufacturer}}
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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Vadilal
| name = Vadilal
| logo = Vadilal Group Logo.png
| logo = Vadilal_Logo.svg
| logo_size = 200px
| logo_size =  
| type = Public company<br>{{BSE|519156}}<br> {{NSE|VADILALIND}}
| type = [[Public company|Public]]
| traded_as = {{BSE|519156}}<br />{{NSE|VADILALIND}}
| slogan =  
| slogan =  
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1907|mf=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vadilalgroup.com/about.html |title=:: Vadilal :: |publisher=Vadilalgroup.com |access-date=22 July 2010}}</ref>
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1907}}
| location = [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Neera Bhardwaj, TNN |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/Business/India-Business/Vadilal-plans-big-push-into-Delhi/articleshow/2044117513.cms |title=Vadilal plans big push into Delhi|publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=25 September 2001 |access-date=22 July 2010}}</ref><ref>http://www.edelweiss.in/company/Vadilal-Industries-Ltd.html</ref>
| location = [[Ahmedabad]], Gujarat, India<ref>{{cite web|author=Neera Bhardwaj, TNN |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/Business/India-Business/Vadilal-plans-big-push-into-Delhi/articleshow/2044117513.cms |title=Vadilal plans big push into Delhi|work=The Times of India |date=25 September 2001 |access-date=22 July 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.edelweiss.in/company/Vadilal-Industries-Ltd.html|title = Edelweiss &#124; Online Share Trading India &#124; BSE Sensex Today Live &#124; Indian Stock Market &#124; Equity, Currency Derivatives}}</ref>
| industry = [[Conglomerate (company)|Conglomerate]]
| industry = [[Conglomerate (company)|Conglomerate]]
| products = {{ubl|[[Chemicals]]|[[International trade|Foreign Exchange]]|[[Ice cream]]|[[Processed food]]|Real Estate}}
| products = * [[International trade|Foreign Exchange]]
| key_people = {{ubl|Ramchandrabhai Gandhi|(chairman emirate)||Virendra R Gandhi (chairman & managing director)||Rajesh Gandhi (managing director)||Devanshu Gandhi (managing director)}}
* [[Ice cream]]
| revenue = {{profit}}{{INRConvert|450|c}}
* Ice cream cakes
* [[Ultra-processed food]]
* Real Estate
* [[Chemicals]]
| key_people = Ramchandrabhai Gandhi (chairman emeritus)
Virendra R Gandhi (chairman & managing director)
Rajesh Gandhi (managing director)
Devanshu Gandhi (managing director)
| revenue = {{profit}} {{INRConvert|1057|c}} (FY23)<ref name="fy23"/>
|profit = {{profit}} {{INRConvert|96|c}} (FY23)<ref name="fy23">{{cite news |title=VADILAL INDUSTRIES 2022-23 Annual Report Analysis |url=https://www.equitymaster.com/research-it/annual-results-analysis/VLIN/VADILAL-INDUSTRIES-2022-23-Annual-Report-Analysis/5403 |access-date=23 November 2023 |work=EquityMaster}}</ref>
| num_employees = 1,000
| num_employees = 1,000
| parent = Vadilal Group
| parent = Vadilal Group
| homepage = [http://www.vadilalicecreams.com/ www.vadilalicecreams.com]
| homepage = {{URL|http://www.vadilalicecreams.com/|vadilalicecreams.com}}
}}
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'''Vadilal Industries Ltd''' is an Indian ice cream and [[Flavored milk|flavoured milk]] manufacturer. The company is also one of the largest processed food manufacturers in India{{citation needed|date=June 2016}} with significant exports of frozen vegetables and ready to eat snacks, curries, and breads.{{citation needed|date=June 2016}}
'''Vadilal Industries''' is an Indian multinational company specializing in ice cream and frozen food products. The company was established in 1907 by Vadilal Gandhi in [[Ahmedabad]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=How Vadilal Gandhi went from selling fountain soda on street to building Rs 1900 crore ice cream empire |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/business/report-how-vadilal-gandhi-went-from-selling-fountain-soda-on-street-to-building-rs-1900-crore-ice-cream-empire-3049174 |access-date=2023-09-28 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
[[File:Vadilal house.png|thumb|Vadilal House, Ahmedabad]]
[[File:Vadilal house.png|thumb|Vadilal House, Ahmedabad]]
Vadilal Gandhi started a soda fountain in 1907.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/ahmedabad-based-vadilal-is-the-third-largest-ice-cream-brand-in-india/articleshow/5438576.cms|title=Ahmedabad Based Vadilal is the third largest ice cream brand in India|work=Economic Times|access-date=Jan 13, 2010}}</ref> Initially he used to make ice cream in a "kothi" (a [[Ice cream maker#Hand-cranked machines|hand-cranked wood-bucket ice-cream maker]])to churn milk with other ingredients, with ice and salt for cooling. In 1926, he imported ice-cream making machines from overseas.<ref>[https://vadilalgroup.com/?page_id=124  History, Vadilal Group]</ref> Home delivery was also offered back then, with ice creams packed in thermocol boxes. He passed on the business to his son, Ranchod Lal, who ran a one-man operation.{{citation needed|date=June 2016}} Eventually, Ranchod Lal's sons, Ramchandra and Lakshman, inherited the business and they were instrumental in giving a new direction to the company.{{citation needed|date=June 2016}} By the 1970s, the Vadilal Company had evolved into a modern corporate entity.{{citation needed|date=June 2016}}
In 1907, Vadilal made its first ice cream "using the traditional ''kothi'' method", with a [[Ice cream machine#Hand-cranked machines|hand-cranked machine]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-27 |title=100 Years of Vadilal: How A Soda Shop Became One of India's Biggest Ice Cream Brands |url=https://www.news18.com/business/100-years-of-vadilal-how-a-soda-shop-became-one-of-indias-biggest-ice-cream-brands-8184139.html |access-date=2023-09-28 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> In 1926, it introduced its dedicated ice cream parlours, and began offering home delivery.
 
The brand introduced the [[cassata]] to Indian audiences in 1950. Vadilal expanded in 1985 and later introduced India's first automated ice cream candy line machinery.
 
In 1989, the company went public and launched its [[Initial public offering|IPO]]. This was followed by the opening of their first ice cream plant in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh in 1993. Two years later in 1995, they began exporting their sub-brands to over 26 countries.
 
In 2012, the company introduced an extrusion machine and cone-making machine.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Vadilal |url=https://www.vadilalicecreams.com/ |access-date=2023-09-28 |website=vadilalicecreams.com}}</ref>
 
In 2017, Vadilal unveiled a new logo accompanied by the tagline, "Dil Bole Waah Waah Waah".


==Products==
==Products==
Vadilal offers a large range of ice creams in the country with multiple flavors and packs, across forms (cones, candies, bars, ice-lollies, small cups, big cups, family packs, and economy packs). In addition to a supermarket presence, Vadilal also has a retail presence through its chain of Happinnezz ice-cream parlour, which are run through a franchisee model. Since Vadilal started by catering to the people of Gujarat, all their products are vegetarian and do not use eggs.<ref>[https://www.vadilalworld.com/our_story.html  Spreading Happiness Worldwide, Vadilal]</ref>
Vadilal produces ice cream cones, candies, bars, ice-lollies, cups, family packs, and economy packs, in a variety of flavours.<ref name=":1"/> All their products are vegetarian and free of eggs.
 
In the 1990s, Vadilal diversified into the [[Convenience food|processed foods]] industry, including frozen vegetables, ready-to-eat snacks, curries, and breads for the domestic and export markets. The company received a certification in 2013 for meeting the global standards for food safety by the [[Bureau Veritas]].<ref name=":1"/>
 
In 2011, the brand released a new range of ice creams including Flingo cones and Badabite bars, as well as a premium line of ice cream tubs called the Gourmet Premium Ice Creams.<ref name=":1" />
 
They also introduced a Gourmet Natural Tub line in 2021, which focuses on traditional Indian dessert flavours like gulab jamun, falooda, and kesar rasmalai among others.


Vadilal entered the processed foods industry to optimise utilisation of its extensive [[cold chain]] network in the 1990s. It caters to the domestic and export markets with products such as frozen vegetables and ready to eat snacks, curries and breads, in addition to the traditional core ice cream business.
In 2021, Vadilal introduced Vadilal Now For Ever cafe in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.


==Production facilities==
{{asof|2023|post=,}} the company has a network of over 125,000 dealers across India.<ref name=":1"/>
Vadilal Industries has two ice cream production facilities – one at Pundhra in Gandhinagar district, Gujarat and the other one at Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh. It has a distribution network of 50,000 retailers, 250 SKUs (stock keeping units), 550 distributors, 32 CNF and 250 vehicles for delivery of goods.


==See also==
==See also==
{{portal|Food|India}}
{{portal bar|Food|India}}
* [[List of ice cream brands]]
* [[List of ice cream brands]]


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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.vadilalicecreams.com vadilalicecreams.com]
* [https://www.vadilalicecreams.com Official website]


[[Category:Food and drink companies of India]]
[[Category:Food and drink companies of India]]

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Vadilal
Traded asBSE519156
NSEVADILALIND
IndustryConglomerate
Founded1907; 119 years ago (1907)
HeadquartersAhmedabad, Gujarat, India[1][2]
Key people
Ramchandrabhai Gandhi (chairman emeritus)

Virendra R Gandhi (chairman & managing director) Rajesh Gandhi (managing director)

Devanshu Gandhi (managing director)
Products
RevenueIncrease 1,057 crore (US$150 million) (FY23)[3]
Increase 96 crore (US$13 million) (FY23)[3]
Number of employees
1,000
ParentVadilal Group
Websitevadilalicecreams.com

Vadilal Industries is an Indian multinational company specializing in ice cream and frozen food products. The company was established in 1907 by Vadilal Gandhi in Ahmedabad.[4]

History[edit | edit source]

Vadilal House, Ahmedabad

In 1907, Vadilal made its first ice cream "using the traditional kothi method", with a hand-cranked machine.[5] In 1926, it introduced its dedicated ice cream parlours, and began offering home delivery.

The brand introduced the cassata to Indian audiences in 1950. Vadilal expanded in 1985 and later introduced India's first automated ice cream candy line machinery.

In 1989, the company went public and launched its IPO. This was followed by the opening of their first ice cream plant in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh in 1993. Two years later in 1995, they began exporting their sub-brands to over 26 countries.

In 2012, the company introduced an extrusion machine and cone-making machine.[6]

In 2017, Vadilal unveiled a new logo accompanied by the tagline, "Dil Bole Waah Waah Waah".

Products[edit | edit source]

Vadilal produces ice cream cones, candies, bars, ice-lollies, cups, family packs, and economy packs, in a variety of flavours.[6] All their products are vegetarian and free of eggs.

In the 1990s, Vadilal diversified into the processed foods industry, including frozen vegetables, ready-to-eat snacks, curries, and breads for the domestic and export markets. The company received a certification in 2013 for meeting the global standards for food safety by the Bureau Veritas.[6]

In 2011, the brand released a new range of ice creams including Flingo cones and Badabite bars, as well as a premium line of ice cream tubs called the Gourmet Premium Ice Creams.[6]

They also introduced a Gourmet Natural Tub line in 2021, which focuses on traditional Indian dessert flavours like gulab jamun, falooda, and kesar rasmalai among others.

In 2021, Vadilal introduced Vadilal Now For Ever cafe in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

As of 2023, the company has a network of over 125,000 dealers across India.[6]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Neera Bhardwaj, TNN (25 September 2001). "Vadilal plans big push into Delhi". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
  2. "Edelweiss | Online Share Trading India | BSE Sensex Today Live | Indian Stock Market | Equity, Currency Derivatives".
  3. 3.0 3.1 "VADILAL INDUSTRIES 2022-23 Annual Report Analysis". EquityMaster. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  4. "How Vadilal Gandhi went from selling fountain soda on street to building Rs 1900 crore ice cream empire". DNA India. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  5. "100 Years of Vadilal: How A Soda Shop Became One of India's Biggest Ice Cream Brands". News18. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 "Vadilal". vadilalicecreams.com. Retrieved 28 September 2023.

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