About Us
‘Best Chiwda’ is ‘Sitashree Laxminarayan Chiwda’!! That’s the love & popularity we have earned in last 76 years. With the changing & ever expanding business structure, our name is changed a bit; however, this change is only limited to our name. Neither we have changed, nor our taste!! ना हम बदले, ना स्वाद बदला. We still deliver the same authentic , delightful BEST Chiwda!!
When asked, “what makes a great brand?”, everyone tends to describe the output of the brand i.e. the experience that a consumer has when it comes to product, price, promotion and place. Everyone talks about the end result, and not what it takes to “make a brand great”.
The Making of Our Chiwda
In the case of this renowned chiwda brand, it was a passion for chiwda-making that laid its foundation in Pune, when Mr. Laxminarayan Data, the founder of this massive enterprise, began the journey by selling the taste of Maharashtra on the streets with a handcart. When this started in 1935, no one could have imagined that the humble mixture of flattened rice flakes, peanuts, and spices would come to be identified as the signature taste of Pune. Being a man of principles, one of the first things Mr. Data did was to obtain a license for the hawker’s business and later register the trademark. Today, four generations later, this dedication to creating chiwda, offering a wide range of flavors, and maintaining top quality for customers has earned the brand its reputation as 'the taste of Pune.' Recently, the business has diversified into a range of savories, sweets, and chaat items, along with a rebranding to reflect its broader offering.
The Carrying Forward
After the sad demise of Laxminarayan Ji Data, Mr. Babulal Ji Data took over the company, catalyzing our growth and building an empire out of it. The same mixture of flattened rice, exotic dry fruits, the generous pinch of asafetida and aromatic spices, is now produced in 5 different varieties. A wide range of exotic dry fruits is also now an integral part of the overall output. We are also slowly expanding our product portfolio to stay relevant to a younger generation. Recently newer varieties such as Badam Chiwda, Lite Chiwda, Farsan & Patal Poha Chiwda have been introduced.
Now we are not only limited to Pune City or the state of Maharashtra, but you can get our products anywhere in India and in 18 countries in the world. Also, 90% of the retail stores and the big supermarket chains in the city like D-mart, Big Bazar, Reliance Fresh, Dorabjee’s, Star Bazaar etc host our wide range of products proudly.
Sitashree Laxminaryan Chiwda, under the leadership of Darpan Ji Data (son of Late. Babulal Ji Data), has begun exporting its products. We are currently exporting to over 18 countries like India, USA, Canada, UK, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Dubai, Germany, South Africa, Indonesia, Malaysia, Austria, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam and many more. You can also now get our crunchy, tasty chiwda delivered at home by ordering it online through our website.
What next for the brand that is delighting taste buds all over the world?
Such is our popularity in India and now growing worldwide that if you are talking about chiwda you must be talking about our 'Best Chiwda'!
Today, after 70 years, along with numerous flavors , tie-ups with different retail stores as well as supermarkets in India, we value our customer’s money and strive to provide quality to customers. With the vast demand for our products overseas, we are striving and aiming for expansion, growth and perfection in the craftsmanship of all the exotic and luscious flavors.
We have definitely carved our mark in the country as well as overseas and we are on the successful track of becoming a “global brand” with exports to many countries in Asia as well as other continents.
Our Founders
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LaxmiNarayan Ji Data
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Babulal Ji Data
Core Values
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Quality Personified
To provide the best quality, hygiene, competitively priced food products to our customers.
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Brand Leade
Making brand ‘Sitashree Laxminarayan Best Chiwda' reach unimaginable heights.
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Consistent Efforts
Our effort to succeed in our goals to make healthy customers.
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Creative Delights
Our Vision is to give the world, a taste of Aslee Parampara. Authenticity is our identity.
Our Rich Heritage
Chiwda, Sweets, Chaats & Much More
Established in 1940, ours is one of the oldest and prominent food brands in Pune. The founder formulated the key recipe through careful selection, development and reviews. The beginning of the 1947s was also marked by yet another significant milestone: the establishment of Laxminarayan Chiwda. With coming generations led by Mr.Babulalj Data, chiwda became a household name to reckon with. Now the third generation Mr. Darpan Data is again following the legacy of the brand and foraying into the world of Sweets and Namkeen with infamous taste and renowned flavors.
The new generation has now added a new dimension – the “modern technology” to their business. A foundation strongly engraved in the ethos of quality, excellence and superior customer service has enabled the company to expand to international markets.Our team of skilled professionals is engaged in extensive research to prepare these colorful and eye-catching sweets with a delicious taste for the sweet-tooth connoisseurs. Today, four generations later- We are here to serve you Sweets, Chats & Snacks that are enriched with dry fruits and nuts that tantalize your taste buds.
