Vadilal
Vadilal Industries Ltd is an Indian ice cream and flavoured milk manufacturer founded in 1907.
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Type | Public |
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BSE: 519156 NSE: VADILALIND | |
Industry | Conglomerate |
Founded | 1907 |
Headquarters | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India[1][2] |
Key people | Ramchandrabhai Gandhi (chairman emeritus)
Virendra R Gandhi (chairman & managing director) Rajesh Gandhi (managing director) Devanshu Gandhi (managing director) |
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Number of employees | 1,000 |
Parent | Vadilal Group |
Website | vadilalicecreams.com |
History

In 1907, Vadilal made its first ice cream using a hand-cranked machine called a kothi. Later, in 1926, Vadilal introduced its parlors and started offering home delivery. As time passed, the brand became more and more popular, and by the end of 1985, it had established a strong market presence across the country.
Products
Vadilal produces ice cream in a variety of forms, including cones, candies, bars, ice-lollies, cups, family packs, and economy packs, with numerous flavor options. Along with being available at supermarkets, Vadilal also has a retail presence via its franchise-based Happinnezz ice-cream parlors. It's worth noting that all Vadilal products are vegetarian and free of eggs.[3]
In the 1990s, Vadilal diversified its business by entering the processed foods industry, utilizing its well-established cold chain network. In addition to its traditional ice cream business, the company now serves both domestic and export markets with a range of products, including frozen vegetables, ready-to-eat snacks, curries, and breads.
Production facilities
The first production facility is located in Pundhra, a village in the Gandhinagar district of Gujarat. This facility spans across a vast area and is equipped with modern machinery and technology that ensures the production of high-quality ice cream. The plant has a production capacity of over 3,00,000 liters per day and employs a large workforce of skilled and semi-skilled workers.
The second production facility is located in Bareilly, a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The plant is also equipped with state-of-the-art technology and has a production capacity of over 1,00,000 liters per day. The facility produces a wide range of ice creams, including cones, bars, cups, and bricks.
Apart from its production facilities, Vadilal Industries also boasts a vast distribution network that spans across India. The company has a distribution network of 50,000 retailers, 550 distributors, and 32 C&F agents who ensure that Vadilal's products are available in every nook and corner of the country. The company also has a fleet of 250 vehicles that facilitate the timely delivery of goods.
Vadilal Industries produces over 250 SKUs (stock keeping units) that cater to the needs and preferences of its diverse customer base.
See also
References
- Neera Bhardwaj, TNN (25 September 2001). "Vadilal plans big push into Delhi". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- "Edelweiss | Online Share Trading India | BSE Sensex Today Live | Indian Stock Market | Equity, Currency Derivatives".
- Spreading Happiness Worldwide, Vadilal