10 Desi Brands Giving Tough Competition To Foreign Ones

Old Monk

The undisputed champions have stood the test of time as they are nation’s favorite drink. This dark Indian rum launched in 1954 is owned by Mohan Meakin Limited. The distinct vanilla flavor that is produced in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh comes with an alcohol content of 40 per cent.

Old monk is distinctive as it maintain its popularity solely through on word-of-mouth and customer loyalty and is devoid from any form of advertising. Although it lost its crowning glory to McDowell’s No.1 as the largest selling dark rum in the world, it still is recognized as one of the biggest Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) brand.

MRF

The MRF has a story like no other that only comes to show that endurance comes a long way before success.  Back in the 40’s, MRF, or Madras Rubber Factory first started out with a funding of 14000.

It has now come as long way and has now emerged as a multi-billion legacy producing quality tyres utilized all across India and the world. In addition, it holds its presence in paints, coats, toys, motorsports and cricket training.

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