Britannia Industries

Britannia, one of the premier food product company in India. Britannia started as a small biscuit company in 1892 and has grown to a household name.

Britannia started its business in Calcutta (now Kolkata) with an initial investment of Rs. 295. From thereon, Britannia's business flourished acquiring a reputation for quality and value.

Britannia Industries Ltd. has a number of awards and accolades in its name like :

Forbes Global rated Britannia 'One amongst the Top 200 Small Companies of the World'.

The Economic Times pegged Britannia India's 2nd Most Trusted Brand.

Activities

Britannia product line includes biscuits, snacks, packed milk, cheese, butter, buttermilk and yogurt. Britannia owns popular brands like :

NutriChoice SugarOut.

NutriChoice Digestive Biscuit.

Treat Fruit Rollz.

New Britannia Milk Bikis.

Britannia Marie Gold Doubles.

Britannia 50-50.

Tiger. The Wadia Group (parent company of Britannia) along with Groupe Danone of France has turned up to be an International FMCG Major specializing in Fresh Dairy Products, Bottled Water and Biscuits/Cereals. One of the World leaders in the food industry, some of its achievements are:

No # 1 worldwide in Fresh Dairy Products.

No # 1 worldwide equally placed in Bottled Water (by volume).

No # 2 worldwide in Biscuits and Cereal Products.

GROUPE DANONE three core business areas are Fresh Dairy Products, Beverages and Biscuits and Cereal Products strives to improve the lives of people around the world by providing them with better and value added food products. Its dominant position worldwide is based on major international brands and on its rock solid presence in local markets (about 70% of global sales come from brands that are local market leaders).

Performance

Britannia has registered a turnover of Rs 21,993 million for the year ended 31st March 2006-07. Britannia has posted Net Profit to the tune of Rs 1076 million for the year ended 31st March 2006-07.

Organization

Britannia is headed by Mr.Nusli N Wadia, Chairman and Ms.Vinita Bali, Managing Director.

Contact Details

Britannia's Registered office is located at:
5/1/A Hungerford Street
Kolkata - 700 017
West Bengal
India.
Ph: 033 - 2287 2439 / 2287 2057
Fax: 033 - 2287 2501
www.britannia.co.in