Binaca is an oral hygiene brand that is marketed in India and owned by Dabur. [1]
History
It was launched in 1951–52 as a toothpaste brand Binaca Top. [2] It sponsored an extremely popular music show on Radio Ceylon and later on All India Radio, Binaca Geetmala which was hosted by noted radio personality Ameen Sayani. [3] [4] It was owned by Reckitt Benckiser who sold it to Dabur in 1996 for ₹1.2 crore (US$140,000). [5] [6]
Post acquisition
Dabur initially launched a toothpowder under the Binaca brand but withdrew within a year as sales volumes were low. Dabur appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers to sell the Binaca brand in 2002 and was looking at a valuation of approximately ₹20 crore (US$2.4 million). However, after it was unable to sell the brand at the price it expected, it announced that it would revive it by marketing a new herbal toothpaste under the Binaca brand. [7] [8] Currently, Dabur markets toothbrushes under the Binaca brand. [9]
See also
References
- ^ "From household names to forgotten history: Story of India's grand old brands such as Binaca, Dalda & Moti Soaps". The Economic Times. 28 November 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ^ Vachani, Sushil (1991). Multinationals in India: strategic product choices. Oxford & IBH Pub. Co. p. 103. ISBN 8120405501.
- ^ Mitra, Ananda (1993). Television and popular culture in India: a study of the Mahabharat. Sage Publications. pp. 83. ISBN 0803991347.
- ^ "It's all in the name". The Hindu. 8 September 2002. Archived from the original on 5 December 2010. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ^ "Dabur may brush off Binaca". The Hindu Business Line. 8 February 2005. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ^ "Dabur Extends LDM Brand To Foray into Herbal Toothpastes". The Financial Express. 7 April 2003. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ^ "Dabur may brush off Binaca". Business Line. 8 February 2005. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ^ "Dabur to extend Binaca to herbal toothpaste". Business Line. 18 May 2004. Archived from the original on 22 April 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ^ "From household names to forgotten history: Story of India's grand old brands such as Binaca, Dalda & Moti Soaps". The Economic Times. 28 November 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2012.