Corporate Organizations and Industry

The US-India Business Alliance was renamed to the 'Alliance for US-India Business' to reflect its broader mission of strengthening bilateral trade and investment. This reorganization aimed to streamline advocacy efforts between American and Indian corporate sectors.

Karsanbhai Patel is the founder of Nirma, a leading Indian detergent and washing powder brand. He started Nirma in 1969 and it became a major competitor to multinational companies like HLL (now Hindustan Unilever). Surf is an HLL product, Henko is another brand.

Aashirwaad is a popular brand of food products (primarily atta/flour) owned by ITC Limited. ITC entered the branded foods market with Aashirwaad and it became very successful. HLL (now Hindustan Unilever) does not own this brand.

Pureit is a well-known water purifier brand launched by HLL (Hindustan Lever Limited, now Hindustan Unilever). It was one of the first affordable water purifiers in the Indian market. Kent and Eureka Forbes are competitors.

Otis is a well-known elevator company. Otis Elevator Company is a major manufacturer of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways. They are not associated with oil/lubes, apparel, or shoes.

LIC (Life Insurance Corporation) of India has used the tagline 'We know India Better' reflecting its deep penetration across the country and its long-standing presence since 1956, serving millions of Indians.

Raymond is an Indian textile brand that has been using the tagline 'Since 1925' in its advertising to emphasize its long heritage in the textile industry. The company was established in 1925 and prominently features this in its branding.

Flying Machine is a denim and casual wear brand owned by Arvind Mills. It was one of India's first indigenous denim brands, launched in the 1980s as part of Arvind's textile manufacturing expansion.

Pantene is a hair care brand owned by Procter & Gamble (P&G), an American multinational consumer goods corporation. P&G acquired the brand when it purchased Richardson-Vicks in 1985. HLL (now Hindustan Unilever), Wipro, and ITC are other major Indian companies but do not own Pantene.

Arvind Brands Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Arvind Mills, is the company that markets international brands like Lee, Wrangler, Arrow, and Healthtex in India. They hold licensing or distribution agreements for these brands. Raymonds and Grasim are other textile companies but don't market these specific international brands.

Dabur India Ltd is the country's largest manufacturer of ayurvedic and natural health products. Founded in 1884, the company has built an extensive portfolio of traditional remedies and personal care products. Himalaya and Ayurvedic Concepts are competitors in the same space.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra did design jewelry collections for Artex, a Delhi-based jewelry company, in the late 1990s. This was a business venture before her entry into active politics. Tanishq is a major Tata jewelry brand, while Oyster Bay is another jewelry company.

John Player is a brand of readymade garments owned by ITC, one of India's largest conglomerates. The brand targets the premium menswear segment and is part of ITC's lifestyle business division. Madura Garments and Digjam are also apparel companies but do not own John Player.

 The Amul brand is marketed by Gujarat Cooperative Milk Federation.