Every company that innovates carries the marks of failure. We certainly do. We once pioneered the launched baked snacks under Saffola. The idea seemed sound, health first and taste second. On paper it looked perfect. In the market it failed. Consumers made it clear that in

Seeing Parachute shine bright at Times Square in New York was a proud moment. A brand that began in Indian homes is now part of the global landscape. Parachute has always stood for trust and purity. Its presence in over 45 countries shows how far a simple, authentic idea can go

I once lived at distributor’s home in a small town because I had no choice... When Marico Limited was nascent, Bombay Oil Industries was still the family’s backbone. In those early days, I wanted our business to transform from a commodity trade into a branded consumer company.

Real consumer insight does not sit in market reports. It lives in everyday behaviour. I have always believed that if you want to understand the Indian consumer, you must walk the aisles, visit the kirana stores, and spend time in homes. The questions are simple: why did they

We’ve been doing a lot of AI enablement work lately at @ThisDotLabs, and it’s been amazing to see how quickly organizations are adapting. In one recent engagement, a follow-up survey showed that daily AI tool usage grew from 33% to 100%, and the share of people who felt

Stay consistent through monotony. That’s where winners are made. Ideas get headlines. Execution builds empires. Anyone can start strong when the work feels exciting. Few can keep going when it gets repetitive. Discipline may look boring, but it compounds quietly until one

When I started Marico, respect looked very different. Everyone came from a “Sir ji” culture. No one questioned decisions. You listened, agreed, and executed. That was how most workplaces in India operated. Questioning a senior was seen as defiance. Even when people had ideas,

The ASCENT Conclave 2025 Earlier this month, we celebrated the 10th Edition of the ASCENT Conclave in Mumbai. It marked a special milestone in a journey that began 13 years ago with a simple vision, to bring entrepreneurs together to learn, share, and grow through trust and

Retention is as important as Hiring. Bringing great talent into the organisation is only the first step. The real test is whether they choose to stay and grow with you. Over the years, we focused deeply on building a culture where people enjoyed working. That meant providing

I had the privilege of knowing Piyush Pandey for a long time as a creative partner, a collaborator, and a friend. He played a pivotal role in shaping Marico’s journey, especially through his work on Parachute Advanced with the Ogilvy team. His ideas always carried heart and

The war for talent is as critical as the war for market share. At Marico Limited, one of our toughest challenges was to attract leaders from leading FMCG of global companies. On the surface it looked difficult. These were people who worked with global brands and vast structures.

The drone light show that broke the Guinness World Record. Painting the Sky with 11,787 drones over Chongqing, these drones created the largest aerial image in perfect synchronization. A pure visual treat!

Good governance starts on Day One. Too many organisations treat governance as something to be taken seriously only once they are large. In reality the seeds are planted at the very beginning. If shortcuts are taken early, they become habits. When the company grows, those habits

One Dream, One Team, One Marico! Our annual global Mariconian meetup was a celebration of our people, our culture, and the purpose that connects us across borders.

Ideas took center stage at Ascent Conclave 2025 as the Ideabaaz showreel made its grand debut, igniting conversations, curiosity, and a wave of entrepreneurial excitement. And now, that same spark is ready to reach every home, because Bharat ka apna startup manch is set to light

This is what fusion of technology + creativity + entertainment looks like for travellers in Japan!

In the capital city of France, Paris, porcelain plate inside 18 meter pool filled with water create random sound symphony without human interference. A sound that you want to hear on loop! ♾

Startup Central | "Seeing new entrepreneurs from smaller towns, non-business families... a true entrepreneur is one who creates value for all stakeholders," says Marico's Harsh Mariwala on the sidelines of the 10th Ascent Conclave Priyanjali Mariwala of Ascent Foundation

Loved being part of @ASCENTweets ! Truly impressed by the vision and passion #PriyanjaliMariwala brings to the platform, she’s doing a fabulous job leading and shaping this community of entrepreneurs. #Empowering #Transformative #Entrepreneurship #IDEABAAZ

ASCENT फाउंडेशन के जरिए उद्यमिता को नया मंच भारत के विकास में उद्यमियों की बड़ी भूमिका देखिए Marico के चेयरमैन हर्ष मारीवाला से @Reporter_indian की खास बातचीत... #ASCENTFoundation #EntrepreneurshipIndia #StartupIndia @hcmariwala

The inventions of yesterday weren’t just milestones, they were launchpads for the innovations of tomorrow which live in our today.