8 brands you didn't know were Indian

Sep 12, 2024

By: Kapil Yadav

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Evoking a sense of premium quality

In today’s market, many brands opt for names that sound exotic to evoke a sense of premium quality in the consumer's mind. You might be surprised to learn that some brands you perceive as international are Indian. Here’s a list of Indian brands that might surprise you

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​Old Monk

Most people don’t know that the brand is the legacy of an Indian family. Initially owned by the retired brigadier, Kapil Mohan, the brand is now being managed by his brother Rocky Mohan.

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​Da Milano

Known for its luxury leather accessories, Da Milano deals in a wide range of products including wallets, handbags, laptop bags and travel bags. It is owned by the Indian entrepreneur Sahil Malik.

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​Flying Machine

Flying Machine is a famous fashion wear brand, which is owned by the garment division of Arvind Ltd. a company owned by the Lalbhai group of companies.

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​Allen Solly

Allen Solly is a brand that deals in the fashion wear category and is owned and managed by the Aditya Birls group of companies.

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​Louis Phillipe

Louis Phillipe is another clothing and accessories brand that deals specifically in men’s fashion. It is owned by the Aditya Birla group of companies.

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​Royal Enfield

Initially a foreign brand, Royal Enfield was acquired by Eicher Motors Limited in 1994. Currently, the brand is being managed by Siddhartha Lal who is the MD and CEO.

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​Ferns N Petals

Ferns N Petals is an online flower delivery and gifting website which is owned by Vikaas Gutgutia.

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​La Opala

La Opala is a brand renowned for its affordable tableware and crystalware. The owner of La Opala is Sushil Jhunjhunwala who is the chairman, managing director, and CEO of La Opala RG Limited.

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