One of the largest Indian-owned consumer goods companies, Shalimar Works Private Ltd., for almost eight decades, has excelled as a brand thanks to its unique sales techniques and a focus on continuous quality enhancement. Established in 1945, this Kolkata-based business is built on values of trust, transparency, empowerment, and accountability. Over the years, Shalimar has evolved into a national and international brand that has endured through multiple generations.
Shalimar Chemical: Celebrating 80 Years of Excellence in Oil and Spice Production
The story of Shalimar began with its first manufacturing unit, producing Coconut Essential Oil, Refined Edible Cooking Oil, Cooking Masala Powder, and Sabji Masala Powder in northern Kolkata. Since its incorporation in the suburbs of Calcutta, the company has made significant strides and emerged as an industry leader in Hygiene, skin care, spices, and cooking oil.
Leveraging extensive experience, team strength, and advanced technology, Shalimar is now well-positioned to expand its portfolio into higher-growth areas. With a global presence that includes Nepal, Canada, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Australia, and the UAE, Shalimar’s products are widely recognised in international markets.
Purposeful Vision, Mission, and Core Values
Shalimar envisions bringing the quality of eternal bliss and divinity to homes across the globe, regardless of one’s beliefs. The company is committed to providing only the highest-quality ingredients in each of its products.
The mission of the company is to establish a strong presence in the markets of Africa and Middle East Markets. It aims to expand its horizons beyond these regions while maintaining quality in all product processes.
Shalimar’s business initiatives and operations are driven by a commitment to delivering absolute quality and purity in everything it offers. The organisation focuses exclusively on achieving the highest level of quality through continuous development and research programmes in fully equipped and modern laboratories.
Shalimar’s core values emphasise an unwavering effort to source the best quality ingredients for crafting fine-tuned products. The team prioritise understanding the nature, beliefs, and perspectives of the customers while looking ahead with grit and determination, which has helped the company surge ahead to where it is today. These values have propelled the company forward and will continue to guide the team in the years to come, shaping their journey ahead.
An Edge Over the Peers
Founded by professionals and senior leaders, Shalimar distinguishes itself by integrating age-old traditional wisdom with modern-day science to create products for people across generations and continents. The leaders at Shalimar take pride in their impressive legacy of quality and eighty years of experience.
Shalimar has successfully transformed into a professionally operated business. Its ability to stay ahead of the curve and set new standards in corporate governance and innovation sets it apart from the competition.
A critical differentiator of Shalimar is its uniquely effective sales techniques and commitment to continual quality improvement. The team’s deep knowledge of advanced techniques allows them to offer top-notch products.
Driven by the core belief that quality must be maintained throughout the processing of all its products, Shalimar ensures uncompromised quality by using only the finest hand-picked raw materials, comparable only to mother’s love. The products remain untouched by hand, the they undergo 27 quality tests before being packaged with unique tamper-proof seals to ensure long-lasting freshness and aroma.
Notable Achievements and Milestones
Shalimar has been on a successful trajectory since its inception, establishing itself as an industry leader in the global market. Throughout the journey, the company has been honoured with multiple awards and recognitions.
Hirak Bhattacharjee, the MD of Shalimar, was recently recognised as the most ‘Prolific Young Leader in the FMCG sector in Eastern India’ at the prestigious News18 Bangla Leadership Conclave 2024. Additionally, both the MD, Somenath Bhattacharjee, and Director, Hirak Bhattacharjee, were honoured with “Dipak Jyoti Samman” 2022 by the East Bengal Club. Furthermore, Shalimar was recognised at the World Manufacturing Congress.
Dynamic Leadership
Somenath Bhattacharjee- Managing Director
Kushal Bhattacharjee – Executive Director
Tilok Bhattacharjee – Executive Director
Hirak Bhattacharjee – Executive Director
Mrinalini Chaudhuri – Company Secretary
