S hivratan Agarwal is an Indian billionaire who is the patriarch of the family that owns and runs the Haldiram's Snacks business based in Nagpur. The Haldiram's brand has a history dating back to a small shop in Bikaner, Rajasthan, in 1937. The business was expanded by various branches of the founding family. The Nagpur-based arm of the family's business has grown into a massive and highly successful enterprise with a strong presence in western and southern India.
The company is a major producer of a wide range of traditional Indian sweets and savory snacks, such as bhujia. It also operates a popular chain of quick-service restaurants and sweet shops. The family's vast fortune is derived from their ownership of this iconic, privately held food empire. He has been a key figure in the company's long-term strategy and its successful expansion across its key markets.
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