From Soda to Sundaes: A Man's Sweet Journey To Success

Vadilal Gandhi, the entrepreneur who built Vadilal Ice Cream, turned a small soda shop in Ahmedabad into a Rs 1,900 crore ice cream kingdom. From its humble beginnings in 1907 in Gandhi's small fountain soda shop, India's favorite ice cream brand was born. Today, the firm is headed by fifth-generation Kalpit Gandhi as CFO and is the No. 1 selling Indian ice cream brand in the US. Vadilal's history comprises several milestones, like making the 'Largest Ice Cream Sundae' in November 2001, finding a spot in the Limca Book of Records. This huge dessert, prepared by 180 individuals within 60 minutes, weighed 4,950 liters of ice cream and toppings, and it reflects the innovation and popularity of Vadilal.

 

Source: Various Indian business news publications