Family Business
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Adyar Ananda Bhavan: Food and folklore
In three decades, Chennai-based Adyar Ananda Bhavan has seen its revenue zoom from ₹31 lakh to about ₹800 crore
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KC Das: Bite-sized history
KC Das, the inventors of rosogolla, has already earned itself the pedigree. Now, the fifth-generation scions are looking to steam ahead with expansion
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Metro Brands: Big shoes to fill
The challenge for the third generation of 70-year-old Metro Brands is clear-cut: To mimic the brick-and-mortar growth online
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Family business: Defining lines of responsibility is paramount
TT Jagannathan says succession planning should be a priority and future successors must be mentored and trained
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Rasna: Juicing it up
Rasna through innovations and diversification is trying to stay relevant even now, with its latest move being in the natural food-products space
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Havmor: Melting point
Havmor, which had a humble beginning has been acquired by Lotte Confectionery for ₹1,020 crore, but the founding family has decided to expand the restaurant business
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Borosil: Toughened glass
Borosil has weathered many a storm, and by expanding into consumer businesses, is preparing for the big leap ahead
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Nilkamal: A firm mould
The Parekhs of Nilkamal have, over nearly four decades, built a brand that's become synonymous with plastics
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Family businesses: Tripping at three
It takes a lot to successfully run a family business beyond the third generation, especially when selling it is a lucrative proposition