S hiv Kishan Agrawal is an Indian entrepreneur and the chairman of Haldiram's Snacks, a household name in India and a global leader in the ethnic snacks and sweets market. The Haldiram's brand has a history dating back to a small shop in Bikaner, Rajasthan, in the 1930s, started by his grandfather. The business was later expanded and divided among different branches of the family, with each managing operations in different regions of India.
Shiv Kishan Agrawal took charge of the business in the Nagpur region and has been the driving force behind its massive expansion and modernization. He transformed the traditional family-run business into a professionally managed FMCG powerhouse. He focused on automating production, standardizing recipes, and creating modern, attractive packaging, which allowed the brand to scale nationally and internationally. The Haldiram's Nagpur entity, which he controls, has a vast product portfolio of snacks, sweets, and ready-to-eat meals, and also operates a chain of popular restaurants. His leadership has been crucial in making Haldiram's a ubiquitous brand that represents Indian culinary heritage to the world.
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