patanjali
6 ARTICLES
Can India finally rein in misleading claims in advertisements?
The Supreme Court has mandated all advertisers to submit self-declarations certifying that their ads had no bogus claims. Easier said than implemented.
17 Jun 2024
Ramdev hits pay dirt on the market
A successful offer for sale, soon after an FPO, helps his Patanjali group recoup nearly twice what it paid for acquiring Ruchi Soya.
19 Jul 2023
Ramdev’s Patanjali Foods has lost its mojo
Though ayurveda helped Patanjali build a consumer goods brand, growth in recent years has plateaued. It’s time the company took quality, pricing and supply chain issues seriously.
14 Mar 2023
The rise of misleading advertisements in India
We accessed six years’ data from India’s ad regulatory body. The findings show some worrying trends.
07 Jan 2023
Patanjali has ‘cures’ for incurable diseases but no clinical evidence
The company says its ayurvedic medicines can cure dozens of ailments that modern medicine can’t. Experts say such claims are misleading and, at times, illegal.
18 Aug 2022
Coronil comes as a shot in the arm for Ramdev’s Patanjali
The herbal concoction isn’t really a defence against COVID-19 but its immense popularity may just be the panacea that a flailing Patanjali is looking for.
18 May 2021