But their reign has been tumultuous as the company has seen compelling battles for ownership.
Why Danone, Philips, and to an extent Nestl and P&G remain under stress in India is a subject perhaps worthy of a business school case study, says Shailesh Dobhal.
In the latest annual report posted on its website, Danone has said it is negotiating with its partner with a view to selling its 25.5 per cent indirect stake in Britannia.
French firm in talks with Wadias over future relationship.
Innovative distribution, production centres that are close to the market and high-decibel promotion -- the French dairy major is trying hard to catch up with the three leaders in the space.
A proposal by Damas LLC to set up a joint venture with Gitanjali Lifestyles for retail trading of jewelleries will bring in FDI of Rs 180 crore (Rs 1.8 billion), while Danone's plans for food products business do not have any definite FDI content as company for this purpose is yet to be incorporated.
Probiotics are special bacteria with the unique ability to reach the intestine alive and make a positive contribution in the functioning of the digestive system.
India produced 97 million tonnes of dairy products in the year to March 2006 and Danone seeks an increased market share, especially in the speciality product portfolio.
As competition heats up, health drink brands like GSK, Mondelez, Nestle get more aggressive with promotions and promises.
Names such as Danone, Dabur, Mondelez and Abbott Healthcare have also figured on the list of suitors.
Amul is the most affordable of baby food brands at Rs 250-270 for a one-kg pack and Rs 130-35 for 500 grammes.
It may be Doktor Mom in Russia, or Farex in India.
As part of the deal, Padukone will own equity in Drum Foods.
Royalty terms with Danone for brand on the cards.
Mistry is not the first Tata bigwig to be ousted and Tata is not the only big name which saw a doyen or two leave
Britannia, which holds over 38 per cent of the market in value terms, is investing Rs 130 crore (Rs 1.3 billion) to increase its capacity, 433,000 tonnes of biscuit last year, by 20,000 tonnes.The move is designed to wrest market leadership in volume terms as well, a position now held by rival Parle.
Horlicks widens brand appeal in increasingly competitive market.
Food regulator has closed more than 15 files.
BT Group Plc, Britain's largest fixed-line telecom provider, said on Friday its BT retail unit would set up two call centres in India, joining a long list of firms moving to that country in a bid to cut costs.
It takes 6 to 8 months after the approval for a product to hit stores.
The resolution failed to be adopted on Thursday as it could not garner two-thirds support in the General Assembly.
Finalises blueprint to become pan-Indian dairy player; to set up plants in 6 states.
With this joint venture, the company is looking to take complete control of the entire process - from collection of fresh milk to processing and then to introduction of value-added products such as cheese deserts, cheese rolls and lollypops.
The announcement came barely a day after the UNHRC condemned the Trump administration for its policy of separating children from the families at the US-Mexico border.
Britannia, which is celebrating its centenary year in 2018, will first look at expanding its dairy and bakery businesses, before turning its attention towards new food categories. The attempt is to become a total foods company, as it eyes a well-rounded presence in the market.
Israel on Tuesday accepted an Egyptian-proposed ceasefire plan to halt its deadly offensive on the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip but the Palestinian militant groups rejected it calling it "surrender", even as the death toll in the nine-day long conflict rose to 192.
"The US will not be told by any country where we can put our embassy... Today, for the simple act of deciding where to put our embassy, the United States was forced to defend its sovereignty. The record will reflect that we did so proudly," said the US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday
It may be the season for corporate matchmaking but India Inc's record of managing partnerships is far from impressive, says Shailesh Dobhal.
Nearly half of the World Cup squad has been picked up by IPL franchises, and not all went for the base price.
All of these companies are present in India.
Can Nestle go beyond Maggi? While recovery in the March quarter has been led by the popular noodle brand, the company hopes for a different revenue mix in five years.
Mumbai police chargesheets billionaire-builder Chandru Raheja for cheating, breach of trust; Rahejas call it pressure tactic, say Wadia plea was thrown out by Supreme Court
Israel on Tuesday resumed air strikes on Gaza after an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire failed to stop the escalating violence that has killed 192 Palestinians in nine days of fighting as Hamas continued to fire rockets at the Jewish state.
He has drawn fresh strategies to take his businesses to the next level.
'Make in India' will be central to Mr Modi's visit to Europe and Canada. It is difficult to predict what will happen with the Rafale deal, but if it goes through, it will undoubtedly become the 'Mother' of all 'Make in India' projects,' says Claude Arpi.
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