Shiv Ratan Agarwal is the founder, chairman, and promoter of Bikaji Foods International Limited. He founded the company in 1986 (initially as Shivdeep Products) after splitting from his family's famous Haldiram business. He is a, and the brand is now a major publicly listed Indian snacks and sweets company, with his son, Deepak Agarwal, serving as Managing Director.
Bikaji Foods (Bikaner) → Founded by Shiv Ratan Agarwal, grandson of Haldiram Ji, after splitting from the parent family business in the late 1980s. Today, Bikaji is a listed FMCG player valued at ~₹20,000 crore, directly competing with its cousin brand.
Bikaji Foods International is one of the leading players in India's packaged food industry, renowned for its authentic flavors and deep-rooted heritage. Founded in 1987 in Bikaner, Rajasthan, the company was started by Shri Shivratan Agarwal, inspired by his family's legacy in traditional snack-making.
In contrast, Bikaji is valued at a quarter of Haldiram's—at a little short of ₹20,000 crore. Not much has been disclosed by Gujarat-based Balaji Wafers, but its last posted annual revenue for FY 2024 was around ₹5,550 crore.
Ritesh Agarwal (born 16 November 1993) is an Indian billionaire entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of PRISM, a hospitality chain. He has been a panellist on Shark Tank India (season 3) in 2024.
Shivratan Agarwal is the founder and chairman of Bikaji Foods International, a maker of Indian snacks and sweets. It was started as Shivdeep Products in 1986, combining his name and that of his son Deepak. He launched the Bikaji brand in 1993. Bikaji Foods got listed in November 2022 at an 8% premium to its IPO price.
Navin Agarwal is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Limited (MOAMC). Prior to joining MOAMC, he was Managing Director of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited.
Bikaji has become comparable to Haldiram's today. So much so that users don't mind using either brand. Bikaji still has a long way to go before it can become the 'Bhujia King' of India.
The company's operating profit, or earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda), was down 26% YoY to ₹55.5 crore due to strong inflationary pressure and unfavourable raw material prices.
Amitabh Bachchan's association has been transformative for Bikaji. Being one of the first in our industry to have a brand ambassador of his stature signalled that we meant business.
Iscon Balaji Foods is a leading manufacturer and exporter of frozen foods and dehydrated potato flakes from India. Since 2012, we've been making waves in the global food industry with a strong commitment to excellence.
Chief Financial Officer. Rishabh Jain has extensive work experience in the food industry, particularly with Bikaji Foods International Ltd. in India. Rishabh began their career with the company in 2008 as a Senior Manager in Investment Banking, where they worked until 2015.
Anil Agarwal (born 1954), is an Indian billionaire businessman who is the founder and chairman of Vedanta Resources Limited. He controls Vedanta Resources through Volcan Investments, a holding vehicle with a 100% stake in the business.
At just 31, Aravind Srinivas (Perplexity AI) tops the list with a net worth of ₹21,190 crore, followed by Ritesh Agarwal (OYO) and the founders of Zepto. Their success highlights how India's startup ecosystem has evolved beyond innovation into rapid wealth creation at an unprecedented scale.
As per the company's annual report 2024-25, OYO clocked a profit after tax (PAT) of over Rs 200 crore in Q1 FY26, a sharp jump from Rs 87 crore in the same quarter last year.
There's no single "No. 1" food, but Butter Chicken, Biryani, and comfort foods like Khichdi, Dal, and street snacks like Samosas and Chaat are globally and nationally beloved, with rice and lentils forming daily staples, showcasing India's vast culinary diversity from rich curries to vibrant street eats.
The Switzerland-based Nestle SA is the world's leading Food company by market cap (as of Mar 31, 2023). The company reported revenues of $98,915 million for the fiscal year ended December 2022 (FY2022), an increase of 3.81% over FY2021.
