Bikanervala chairman Kedarnath Aggarwal dies at 86

NEW DELHI: Kedarnath Aggarwal, who once sold bhujia and rasgulla in buckets on the streets of old Delhi before establishing sweets and snacks brand Bikanervala, passed away on Monday. He was 86.

The demise of Aggarwal, fondly known as Kakaji, "marked the end of an era that has enriched palates and touched countless lives", Bikanervala said in a statement. The company operates more than 60 outlets in India and has presence in countries such as the US, New Zealand, Singapore, Nepal and the UAE. "Kakaji's departure is not just a loss to Bikanervala, it's a void in the culinary landscape. His vision and leadership will forever guide our culinary journey," said the group's MD Shyam Sunder Aggarwal.

Kedarnath Aggarwal started his entrepreneurial journey in Delhi. Hailing from Bikaner, his family owned a sweet shop in the bylanes of the city since 1905. The shop was named as Bikaner Namkeen Bhandar. Aggarwal moved to Delhi in the early '50s along with his brother, bringing his family recipes to the city. While they struggled initially, the 'taste of Bikaner' soon gained recognition.


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