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Bengaluru, Karnataka
Himalaya Wellness Company, originally founded as The Himalaya Drug Company, is a pioneering Indian multinational pharmaceutical and personal care enterprise. Established in 1930 by Muhammad Manal in Dehradun, India, the company was born out of a vision to commercialize traditional Ayurvedic and herbal products to suit contemporary needs, utilizing modern empirical research to validate their efficacy. Over its nine-decade legacy, the company has transitioned from a small, family-owned business into a global herbal health leader. It remains family-owned, with its global holding entity, Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd, headquartered in the Cayman Islands, and key regional hubs operating in Dubai, Singapore, and Houston. The company's main operational and R&D headquarters are located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Himalaya bridges ancient Ayurvedic principles with modern science to develop safe, natural, and effective health solutions. Its core operations span several diverse product segments, including pharmaceuticals, personal care, baby care, well-being, nutrition, and animal health. The company’s flagship product, Liv.52, a hepato-protective liver support drug introduced in 1955, remains one of its most universally recognized and doctor-endorsed formulations. Beyond therapeutic pharmaceuticals like Diabecon and Abana, Himalaya has achieved immense market success in the personal care segment, which it entered in 1999 under the brand 'Ayurvedic Concepts'. Today, its Neem face wash is recognized as the second largest face wash brand in India. The company also offers baby care lines, organic single-herb supplements like Ashwagandha, oral care products, and specialized animal health formulas like Liv.52 Protec. A cornerstone of Himalaya’s global success is its extensive scientific infrastructure. The company employs an in-house research and development team of over 290 researchers dedicated to studying Ayurvedic herbs and minerals. Its manufacturing and research facilities hold World Health Organization Good Manufacturing Practices (WHO-GMP) approvals and feature advanced analytical instrumentation to ensure international standards of safety and efficacy. These operations maintain a 100% effluent-free standard to protect local ecosystems. Himalaya is also dedicated to social responsibility and sustainable agricultural sourcing. Through fair trade cooperative agreements, the company works directly with small and marginal farmers, training them in eco-friendly organic practices, sustainable harvesting, and Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP). Himalaya ensures farmers are paid 15-20% higher than the actual cost of cultivation, protecting them from market fluctuations and covering certification and transport costs. Today, Himalaya Wellness Company distributes its "head-to-heel" wellness portfolio across 106 countries, bringing herbal healthcare and happiness to millions of homes around the globe.
Prithvi Shekhar
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Strong engineering culture and good mentorship for early-career folks.
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