Shiv Kishan Agrawal

Early Life

Shiv Kishan Agrawal was born in Bikaner, Rajasthan, in 1941. He is the grandson of Ganga Bishan Agarwal, who started a small shop selling snacks. Agrawal started helping in the family business at a young age. He studied up to class VI and learned Marwari and basic math. He learned the art of bargaining during trips to the local grocers.

Rise to Success

In 1968, Shiv Kishan Agarwal set up a shop in Nagpur selling Namkeen, Sweets and Indian Foods. He introduced Bikaneri rasmalai and Bengali rasgulla. Shiv Kishan, along with his brother, set up operations in Delhi. He is credited with introducing contemporary packaging standards and 100% process automation in manufacturing of traditional snacks.

Key Business Strategies

Shiv Kishan Agarwal introduced innovative products such as papri chaat, bhel puri and namkeens which became popular. He expanded Haldiram's from a small shop to a global brand with a presence in over 20 countries. Shiv Kishan emphasized quality and hygiene, setting high standards for the industry. He also built a family legacy, with his sons and grandsons involved in the business.

Philanthropy

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