Meet SK Burman, the man who founded Dabur to offer natural cures for deadly diseases
In Bengali, the doctor’s name is “Daktar” and the name of Dr. SK Burman was “Bur”, so combining them created the brand name “Dabur”.
New Delhi: Dr. SK Burman, a doctor in Bengal, started the Dabur company with a small but ambitious idea. His goal was to provide excellent and economic treatment to ordinary people in remote communities. Dr. Burman embraced the work of producing natural cures for today’s deadly diseases such as cholera, malaria and plague with missionary enthusiasm and fervor, creating a brand acclaimed not only in India but worldwide.
How Dabur Became One of India’s Largest FMCG Companies
Dabur is a global consumer goods company that produces Ayurvedic medicines and natural consumer goods. It is the world’s largest Ayurveda company and one of India’s largest FMCG companies, according to a report in Startup Talky.
Thanks to its 138-year tradition of quality and experience, Dabur is today the most renowned brand in India and the largest Ayurvedic and natural health company in the world, with a selection of more than 250 herbal or Ayurvedic products. Dabur’s FMCG portfolio currently consists of eight Power Brands with different brand identities, the report said.
Dr. SK Burman and his legacy
Dr. Burman founded Dabur in 1884 to develop and distribute Ayurvedic medicines to a large number of people who did not have access to good health care. Dr. SK Burman’s dedication and tireless efforts have seen the company grow from a start-up drug manufacturer in a small bungalow in Calcutta to a household name that immediately recalls trust and reliability, according to the company’s website.
Total net worth of Dabur Group
Dabur’s portfolio of brands includes Vatika hair oil, Real fruit drinks, and Hajmola digestive sweets, and its total net worth is $9.6 billion as of 12/10/22, according to Forbes.
Story of Dabur Hajmola
Dabur introduced the Hajmola tablet in 1978. Dabur continues to develop new solutions based on old formulations that can provide holistic care in our daily lives. The popular Hajmola tablet is based on an Ayurvedic medicine used as a digestive aid.
The story behind the name ‘Dabur’
In Bengali, the doctor’s name is “Daktar” and the name of the lord of Dr. SK Burman was “Bur,” so combining them came with the brand name “Dabur,” according to Startup Talky’s report.