Bikanervala facts for kids
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| Industry | Food |
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| Founded | 1905 |
| Founder | Kedarnath Aggarwal |
| Headquarters | Delhi, India |
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| Revenue | ₹1,300 crore (US$220 million) (2023) |
| Owner | Shyam Sundar Aggarwal |
Bikanervala is a well-known Indian food company. It makes delicious Indian sweets and snacks. This company also has many restaurants. Its main office is in Delhi, India. Bikanervala has over 150 locations. You can find them in India and other countries around the world.
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The Story of Bikanervala
The Bikanervala story began a long time ago. In 1950, two brothers, Kedarnath and Satyanarayan Aggarwal, moved to Delhi. They came from a city called Bikaner. They wanted to grow their family's traditional food business.
Starting in Delhi
The brothers first set up a small stall in Chandni Chowk. They called it Bikaner Bhujia Bhandar. This means "Bikaneri Bhujia Store." It was on a famous street called Paranthe wali Gali. In the 1960s, they added more items. They started making many kinds of traditional sweets and namkeens (savory snacks).
Growing the Business
Soon, they opened several shops. These shops were named Bikanervala. They were in important parts of Delhi, like Karol Bagh. In 1968, Shyam Sundar Aggarwal joined the family business. He was 16 years old. He had learned how to make sweets from his father.
New Ideas and Brands
In the 1980s, Western fast food like pizza became popular in India. Shyam Sundar Aggarwal saw a chance to offer more Indian foods. So, the company opened many new stores across the country. In 1988, they launched a new brand called Bikano. This brand helped them sell packaged sweets and namkeens around the world. In 1995, Bikanervala started working with PepsiCo. They made namkeens for PepsiCo's Lehar brand. This led to a new factory in Faridabad, Haryana.
New Restaurant Styles
In 2003, the company opened Bikano Chat Cafes. These are quick restaurants. They serve fast food with simple service. The Bikanervala and Angan restaurants offer traditional Indian snacks, sweets, and namkeens. The company also opened a special hotel. It is located at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad.
Where Bikanervala Operates
Bikanervala has many locations. In India, they have 42 stores in the Delhi area alone. They also have 12 stores in the UAE and 7 in Nepal.
Global Presence
You can find Bikanervala in other countries too. They have two stores each in New Zealand, Singapore, and the US. Recently, they also opened a store in Qatar.
Making the Products
Bikanervala's products are made in several places. These include Delhi, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and Faridabad and Rai in Haryana.
Exporting Snacks Worldwide
Bikano products are sent to almost 30 countries. These include Nepal, Pakistan, the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, South Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, and South Africa.
Awards and Recognition
Bikanervala has won several awards. The Times of India Food Awards named it one of the Best Sweet Shops in Delhi. This award was given in 2012, 2013, and 2014.
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