Top 10 Ayurvedic Companies in India

The ancient form of Indian medicine, Ayurveda, is still as popular as it was in prehistoric days. It comes from two Sanskrit words, ayur, meaning longevity, and veda, meaning knowledge. Over time, Ayurveda has evolved into an effective and reliable source of healing; in the world of medicine.

Ayurveda revolves around the five elements of fire, air, water, earth and sky, which are believed to have been used in the composition of man. It can be described as a herbal source of nutritional supplements used as a medicine to treat health problems. Below are the top 10 Ayurvedic companies in 2022 in this segment:

10. Charak Pharmaceuticals

The company was founded in 1947 by D.N. Shroff and S.N. Shroff. They are considered one of the largest manufacturers of Ayurvedic products in the country. They had a vision to promote Indian knowledge and the art of medicine, and they also wanted to cure the health problems of many Indians using a healthier and more natural form of medicine. They made sure to provide scientific evidence and arguments for the herbal products they use in their medicines. The annual sales of the company is over Rs 140 crore. The net worth of the company is estimated at Rs 100 crore as of 2016.

9. Sri Baidanath

The company was founded by Ram Dayal Joshi in 1917 in Calcutta. In order to promote Ayurvedic research, in 1971 they opened the Ram Dayal Joshi Memorial Ayurvedic Research Institute in Patna. According to tofler.com, over nearly a century, they have managed to build a net worth of Rs 135 crore as of 2015. They are working to promote Ayurveda in the country. They aim to make Ayurvedic education more popular and the preferred choice of medicine in the country.

8. Vicko Laboratory

Vicco was founded in 1952 by Sri K.V. Pendhakar. Vicco Laboratories is a sub-brand created by the Vicco Group to manufacture Ayurvedic products and medicines. The company is known to deal in everything from beauty products to dental and health products. Vicco's current net worth is Rs 200 crores, most of the income comes from the sale of its Ayurvedic products. They are mainly popular for their Ayurvedic beauty products and oral care products.

7. Divya Pharmacy

The company was established in 1995 under the leadership of Balkrishna and Ramdev. During the company's early years, they were known for giving away free medicines to patients. However, it only gained popularity in 2003 after Ramdev became famous for his yoga. This helped transform the company into a brand run by Yoga Guru Ramdev. Today this Pharmacy operates like a real business. The company is estimated to have an annual turnover of over Rs 500 crore and a net worth of Rs. 290 crore

6. Jay and Jay Dechan

The company is nearly a hundred years old and was founded by a Hyderabadi resident named D. F. de Souza in 1917. He was a far-sighted man with clear vision and vast knowledge of various types of medicines. The net worth of the company is estimated at over Rs 340 crore. The company is committed to delivering the highest quality medicines at the lowest possible cost to ensure they are accessible and affordable to all walks of life.

5. Hamdar Laboratory

It is an Indian Ayurvedic pharmaceutical company Unani founded by Hakim Hafiz Abdul Majid in 1906 in Delhi. Some of its popular products include Safi, Sharbat Rooh Afza and Joshina, etc. In 1964, the company established the Hamdard Foundation, which helps the community through profits. Hamdard had a turnover of over Rs 600 crore last year and plans to bring it up to Rs 1000 in the next 3 years.

4. Zandu Pharmaceutical Works (Emami)

It is a pharmaceutical company founded by Vaidya Zandu Bhatji in 1910 in Mumbai. In early 2008, the company was acquired by Emami for Rs 730 crore. Emani did not change the old name of the company, seeing the popularity and goodwill of the company. Only Zandu helps Emami earn an annual income of Rs 360 crores. Zandu Baam is the company's most popular product, whose name also appeared in a song from a Bollywood film.

3. Himalayan Pharmaceutical Company

It was founded in 1930 by M Manal in Bangalore. The company is represented on the market in more than 92 countries around the world. Himalaya has a team of over 290 researchers working to make the best use of Ayurvedic minerals and herbs. The company is known for using a flagship liver drug called "Liv.25" for 1955 years, backed by over 215 clinical trial reports. According to business-standard.com, Himalaya has an annual turnover of over Rs 1000 crore. They are known for making everything from Kajal to bulking powders.

2. Emami's group

The Kolkata company was founded in 1974 by R.S. Aggarwal and R.S. Goenka. In 2015, the company's revenue stood at Rs 8,800 crore. It has been suggested that Emami's net worth is Rs 1500 crore per annum and it has definitely increased since then. The company deals in personal care products as well as health care products. They have a separate market for their chemical and ayurvedic products.

1. Dabur India Ltd.

The company was founded in 1884 by S. K. Burman in Calcutta. It is certainly one of the oldest and most popular leading brands in the country. Dabur offers over 260 medicines to treat various body and health conditions. They make everything from skincare to food and have grown into an international brand. It is estimated that in 84.54 Dabur's income was Rs 2016 billion. The company employs over 7000 people. Dabur has built a market outside of an Ayurvedic firm, it is also known for producing food products such as honey, jam, oats, etc. It is well ahead of most of its competing Ayurvedic companies that only deal in medicines or beauty products.

All these companies have helped the country to keep its roots, Ayurveda originated in the country and we should not squander this knowledge that we have inherited from our ancestors. Even today in Ayurveda there is a solution to diseases that remain incurable with chemicals and medicines. We should consider ourselves lucky and use this method of healing as a blessing. The Ayurvedic industry has come a long way since its inception in the early 20th century. All these brands have established themselves in the international market and receive similar revenues compared to chemicals produced in the world.