The New Nation - Internet Edition

Harsh C. Mariwala, Chairman and Managing Director of Marico Limited, is due today in Dhaka on a three-day visit to Bangladesh.

He will be accompanied by Vijay Subramaniam, CEO of Marico International Business Group.

During his stay in Dhaka, Harsh will meet with business leaders and CEOs of other leading companies operating in Bangladesh. He will also meet high officials of Marico Bangladesh Ltd.

Marico Bangladesh Ltd, marketers of Parachute Coconut Oil, Aromatic and Camelia soaps--is currently the fastest growing FMCG multinational company in Bangladesh.

Globally, Marico is a leading group in consumer products and services in the beauty and wellness space. Marico's products and services in hair care, skin care and functional foods generated a turnover of US$477 million during 2007-08.

Marico markets well-known brands such as Parachute and Saffola. A specialised skin enhancement service is provided through Kaya Skin Clinics (65 in India and The Middle East). A prestige range of Ayurvedic solutions are offered through the Sundari range of spa skin care products in the USA and other countries. In addition to these, Marico is the marketer of Sweekar, Hair and Care, Nihar, Shanti, Mediker, Revive, Manjal, Aromatic, Camelia, Fiancee and HairCode.

Over the last three decades Marico has seen transformation of a traditional commodity driven business to a leading blue-blooded FMCG business focusing on value-added products and reaches out to more than 20 countries including the Middle East, South-East Asia, USA, South Africa, Egypt.