 "Harsh Mariwala, chairman, Marico")
When Harsh Mariwala, founder and chairman of Marico, began his journey with his family-owned trading business 50 years ago, little did he know that one day he would be up against the biggest FMCG player.
His family firm Bombay Oil Industries was supplying spices and edible oil to other businesses. Serving retail consumers was a distant dream.
However, years later, as Mariwala’s FMCG venture came to fruition in the 90s, the entrepreneur faced one of the biggest threats of his life. With Marico’s rapid expansion into the coconut oil market, Mariwala received a call from the big daddy
His family firm Bombay Oil Industries was supplying spices and edible oil to other businesses. Serving retail consumers was a distant dream.
However, years later, as Mariwala’s FMCG venture came to fruition in the 90s, the entrepreneur faced one of the biggest threats of his life. With Marico’s rapid expansion into the coconut oil market, Mariwala received a call from the big daddy
