Fact Sheet

Our Vision

Beginning of an Indian Multinational

Serpina,
worlds first
antihypertensive
drug

Liv.52
Present in
more than
65 countries

Our Purifying
Neem Face Wash
is the leading
brand in the Face
Cleansing category
in India & UAE

Wellness in every home

through herbal healthcare
Our Belief
Integrity

First Indian
company to
launch an
ECOCERT/USDA
line of organic
products

Liv.52 HB worlds first

herbal drug for
Hepatitis B

Care for Life

Working with small and marginal farmers
Focusing on women participation in social
development programs
Rehabilatating prisoners
2,50,000 trees planted across India
Biodiversity protection, cultivating
endangered herb species

Accountability
Our Products: Head-to heel herbal wellness spectrum:

Fairness
Pharmaceutical

Innovation

Global Footprint

Personal Care
Baby Care
Nutrition
Animal Health Products

Over 300
products

Present in more than 89

countries
Offices in Bangalore, Dubai,
Houston, Johannesburg,
Riga and Singapore

Time Line
Mr. M. Manal forms
The Himalaya Drug Company,
with a vision to
contemporize Ayurveda and
make it relevant to
modern society.

Himalayas Research &

Development center moves
to Bangalore and it is
spread across
70,000 sq.ft.

1930

1991

2004

Himalaya launched
Serpina, worlds first
anti-hypertensive drug.
The drug was
launched after four years
of rigorous research.

Himalaya launches its

personal care range
under the brand name
Ayurvedic Concepts.

Himalaya launches
Botanique by Himalaya,
a range of organic
personal care products.

1934

1999

2009

Himalaya launches a special

range of products for pets.
The Animal Health Division
offers products for aquaculture,
commercial livestock and
poultry, in addition to the
companion care range.

Himalaya forays into the

nutraceutical segment with the
launch of HiOwna-Jr.
and HiOwna.

Himalaya launches Liv.52 ,

a phytopharmaceutical
formulation
for the treatment of
liver disorders.
1955
An advanced manufacturing
facility is set up
in Bangalore.

1975

2000
Himalaya adopts a
unified brand identity.
All products come under this
umbrella brand.
2001

A complete range of
herbal baby care
products is launched.

2012

Top Brands & R&D Highlights

Liv.52

Purifying Neem Face Wash

Liv.52, a hepatoprotective, was

launched in 1955

Market leader in the

face cleanser category in India

Herbal formulation that contains

Himsra (Capparis spinosa) and
Kasani (Cichorium intybus) extracts
Only herbal medicine to be
ranked amongst the top 10
pharmaceutical products in India
Backed by 264 clinical trials,
including a meta-analysis study in
infective hepatitis
Prescribed as an adjuvant in
anti-tuberculosis treatment in
Russia
Registered as a pharmaceutical
specialty in Switzerland

A soap-free, herbal
formulation that clears
impurities and helps prevent
pimples
A natural blend of Turmeric
and Neem

Anti-Hair Loss Cream

The worlds first hair loss
treatment based on a bioactive
enriched herbal extract
As effective as synthetic
treatments

Present in over 65 countries

around the world

Infused with richness of Butea

Gum Tree and Climbing Butea

Every second, one unit of Liv.52 is

sold somewhere in the world!

No side effects

Cystone

Sparkling White Toothpaste

Launched in 1943

Uses a breakthrough
plant-enzyme technology

Positive results are recorded in

more than 70% of patients
Herbal formulation that contains
Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris),
Pasanabheda (Bergenia Ligulata)
and Shilapushpa (Didymocarpus
pedicellata) extracts
Undergone 90 clinical trials and
is prescribed by doctors in several
countries

Over 1200
clinical
research
papers

Winner of Elle Beauty Award

The American Botanical Council

(ABC) includes Liv.52 in the ABC
Clinical Guide to Herbs

Only herbal drug available for

treating urinary stones

12
international
patents
granted

Papain (from Papaya) and

Bromelian (from Pineapple),
enhance teeth whiteness
It has natural
bleaching agents
Non-abrasive

Research &
Development

More than
200 scientists

90
patents filed

Good Laboratory
Practices (GLP)
certified lab

Corporate Social Responsibility

Biodiversity conservation: We have been working
with various government bodies across India to conserve
endangered medicinal herbs.

Prison Farming Project

Good for Earth farming: We grow our herbs

organically, using good agricultural practices.

Planting trees: We have parterned with Trees for

the Future (TFTF), a US-based organization, for
planting trees across India. To date, we have
planted over 2,50,000 trees.
Diabetes detection
camps: Trained
personnel from
Himalaya carry out
free blood sugar tests
and refer patients for
treatment if abnormal
sugar levels are
detected. Initiative
has reached out to
70,000 people since
its launch.

Project Abhiyan: Himalayas single largest community

development initiative, which also lies at the core of our
business responsibility, is Project Abhiyaan our panIndia adopted farmers program. Abhiyaan, which means
movement or cause in Hindi, is a program that focuses on
economic empowerment of poor farmers across India.
Himalaya provides technical assistance to farmers, and
trains them in Good Agricultural Practices, sustainable herb
collection and organic farming.

Himalaya is working with the local prison authority

in Andhra Pradesh, India, to rehabilitate inmates.
The prisoners cultivate herbs for Himalaya, earn an
income and acquire essential skills.