K K PATEL

Being presented by:JASPINDER SINGH SIDHU

CONTENTS:- Introduction– k k patel

History of nirma

Products

Strategies and tricks

Nirma university and health

Care products

INTRODUCTION The master mind behind ‘Nirma’- Karsanbhai

Patel born on 1945 in gujarat.

BSC chemistry at age of 21.

Worked as a lab technician in new cotton mills Ahmedabad, of the lalbhai group.

Worked at Gujarat Government's Department of Mining and Geology.

THE ‘ALPHA’ DETERGENTNIRMA In 1980, he set up nirma named after

daughter nirupama.

Became popularly known as the ‘peela sabun’ due to its yellow color.

Was sold at Rs 3 thus making it immensely popular.

Became the first product to really penetrate

the rural market.

THE COMPANY One of the worlds largest and integrated

manufacturer of detergents and toiletries.

Largest player in the Indian detergent market .

Holds share of 38% in india.

Second largest toilet soap marketer with share of 20% and about 35 % in detergents.

CONTINUE… ‘Value for money’ concept.

Huge widespread in a small period of time.

Became a household name.

PRODUCTS:- Detergents Soaps Packaged foods Single superphosphate Shampoos and toothpastes

FAMILY CHART :- Karsanbhai's two sons and son-in-law are now at

leading positions in the Nirma organization

Rakesh K Patel (MBA) looks after procurement and logistics,

Hiren K Patel, chemical engineer and MBA, heads marketing and finance,

while Kalpesh Patel is in human resources and Healthcare Industry (Nirlife healthcare).

INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS:- LAB ( Linear Alkyl Benzene ) AOS ( Alfa Olefin Sulfonate ) Sulfuric Acid Glycerin Soda Ash Pure salt Vacuum Evaporated Iodized Salt SSP ( Single Super Phosphate ) Sodium Silicate

EXPANSION-YEAR 1985

Nirma detergent bar/cake was launched .

It was the second product in the Nirma line of products.

It too was a huge success.

The most highly penetrated in its category-

according to ORG MARK BT-rural watch

EXPANSION Super Nirma detergent powder. Nirma beaty soap launched under brand of

‘Nirma.” ‘Umbrella branding’ was used successfully.

CONTINUE…. Due to the launch of ‘Nirma beauty soap’ the

sale of ‘Lux’ was effected. Hindustan lever limited released ‘breeze’ to

counter. To counter Breeze ‘Nima’ was launched.

EMERGENCE INTO FOOD SECTOR Introduction of ‘Nirma shudh edible salt’

Second largest salt brand in some parts of the country.

STRATEGIES ADOPTED Identified markets where others saw none.

Expanded and innovated where other’s failed.

Used umbrella branding to the ultimate extent.

Achieved penetration where others felt consumers mind set could not be changed.

OPERATIONAL STRATEGIES Backward integration of operations.

Investment in capacities.

Cost control at every stage.

All distribution and channeling activities in conjunction with other operations.

RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS OF NIRMA

Nirma purchased the American raw materials company Searles Valley Minerals in 2007

Patel has been conferred with Padma Shri Award for the year 2010.

The award will be formally conferred by the President of India Mrs Pratibha Patil.

NIRMA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

In 1995, Karsanbhai started the Nirma Institute of Technology in Ahmedabad, which grew into a leading engineering college in Gujarat.

In 2003 Nirma University of Science and Technology was set up under the guidance of

Gujarat State Act recognized by UGC .

MANAGEMENT TEAM :-

Padmashri Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel, Chairman, Nirma Group of Companies and Chairman,

NERF is the President of the University.

Dr. N. V. Vasani is the Director General of the University.

Managing Trustee :Shri Ambubhai M Patel

MEMBERS OF UNIVERSITY:- Shri Shrenikbhai K. Lalbhai

Industrialist and Educationist

Shri Hiren K. Patel- CMD Nirma Consumer Care Limited

Shai Rakesh K.Patel Director, Nirma Ltd.

Shri Rajendra D. Shah Eminent Chartered Accountant

NIRMA INSTITUTES:-

Institute of law

Institute of mgt

Institute of Technology

Institute of Pharmacy

Institute of Science

NIRMA LIMITED - HEALTHCARE DIVISION Nirlife is the brand of the healthcare division of well-

diversified FMCG Major- Nirma Limited established in 1969.

Nirlife Healthcare is one of the largest manufacturer and marketer of extensive range of parenteral products and medical devices in the global market.

The manufacturing facility is WHO GMP, CE and ISO certified.

RUNNING UNDER :- K K patel – chairperson of nirlife healthcare.

Kalpesh Patel who is son-in-law is in human resources and Healthcare Industry (Nirlife healthcare).

Nirlife brand is established with a vision to attain significant presence in healthcare segment globally through cost effectiveness, innovation and quality healthy life to the end-user...

NIRLIFE HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS :-

Large Volume Parenterals Diuretics Electrolytes Dextrose containing products Dialysis solution Anti-infective Diluents Other small volume preparations One use Disposable Medical Devices specialty products Blood and related products