8 Indian Brands That Will Rule Our Hearts Forever

By siliconindia | Wednesday, 04 February 2015, 11:18 Hrs

# Maggi- ‘In 2 Minutes’

Maggi is an international brand of instant soups, stocks, bouillon cubes, ketchups, sauces, seasonings and instant noodles. Owned by Nestlé since 1947, the original company was founded in Switzerland in 1872 by Julius Maggi.

In India and Malaysia, Maggi instant noodles are very popular; Nestle has 39 percent of the market in Malaysia, where “Maggi” is synonymous with instant noodles; and a 60 percent share in India where it was the first instant noodle brand.

# Raymond- ‘The Complete Man’

Incorporated in 1925, Raymond Group is one of India's largest branded fabric and fashion retailers. It is one of the leading, integrated producers of suiting fabric in the world, with a capacity of producing 31 million meters of wool & wool-blended fabrics. Gautam Singhania is the chairman and managing director of the Raymond group.

All the brands are retailed through 'The Raymond Shop' (TRS), one of the largest networks of over 700 retail shops spread across India and overseas, in over 200 cities.

In addition, the Group also has business interests in readymade garments, designer wear, cosmetics & toiletries, engineering files and tools, prophylactics and air charter operations.’