{"id":32775,"date":"2026-04-04T19:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T13:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/?p=32775"},"modified":"2026-04-04T18:39:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T13:09:49","slug":"mdh-success-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/mdh-success-story\/","title":{"rendered":"MDH Masala Story: How Dharampal Gulati Built a Spice Empire"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Introduction: MDH Success Story<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The story of Dharampal Gulati, the owner of MDH Masala (Mahashian Di Hatti) is one of the most inspiring stories in the world of Indian entrepreneurship. His story is one of perseverance, inspiration, and quality in his quest to develop a spice brand that has brought on more than INR 1,000 crore yearly, having left Punjab which was torn by Partition.<\/p>\n<p>To first-generation entrepreneurs, the story of Gulati is a lesson that cannot be underestimated; how to take advantage of core expertise, develop a trusted brand, and scale strategically in a competitive industry.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/mdh-success-story\/#Read_More_Indian_Kitchen_Spices_Masala_Powder_Manufacturing_Handbook\" >Read More: Indian Kitchen Spices (Masala Powder) Manufacturing Handbook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/mdh-success-story\/#Humble_Beginnings_The_Birth_of_MDH\" >Humble Beginnings: The Birth of MDH.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/mdh-success-story\/#Building_Trust_Through_Consistency\" >Building Trust Through Consistency<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/mdh-success-story\/#Read_More_Spice_Packaging_Manufacturing_Business_Plan\" >Read More: Spice Packaging Manufacturing Business Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/mdh-success-story\/#Lessons_to_be_learnt_by_the_entrepreneur\" >Lessons to be learnt by the entrepreneur:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/mdh-success-story\/#The_Spice_Industry_is_attractive_because_of_the_following_reasons\" >The Spice Industry is attractive because of the following reasons.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/mdh-success-story\/#Market_Snapshot_India\" >Market Snapshot (India):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/mdh-success-story\/#Read_More_Spices_and_condiments_Indian_Kitchen_Spices_Masala_Powder\" >Read More: Spices and condiments, Indian Kitchen Spices, Masala Powder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/mdh-success-story\/#Benefits_to_MSME_Entrepreneurs\" >Benefits to MSME Entrepreneurs:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/mdh-success-story\/#Read_More_Startup_Selector\" >Read More: Startup Selector<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/mdh-success-story\/#Spice_Startups_are_government-supported\" >Spice Startups are government-supported.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/mdh-success-story\/#Read_More_How_to_Start_a_Spice_Manufacturing_Business_in_India_Complete_Guide\" >Read More: How to Start a Spice Manufacturing Business in India (Complete Guide)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/mdh-success-story\/#Entrepreneurship_Investment_Opportunities\" >Entrepreneurship Investment Opportunities.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/mdh-success-story\/#NPCS_MSMEs_Professional_Guidance\" >NPCS: MSMEs Professional Guidance.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/mdh-success-story\/#Read_More_Food_Processing_Unit_in_India_Step-by-Step_Startup_Guide_for_MSMEs\" >Read More: Food Processing Unit in India: Step-by-Step Startup Guide for MSMEs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/mdh-success-story\/#Dharampal_Gulati_Lessons\" >Dharampal Gulati Lessons.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/mdh-success-story\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/mdh-success-story\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_More_Indian_Kitchen_Spices_Masala_Powder_Manufacturing_Handbook\"><\/span>Read More:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/books\/book\/handbook-on-manufacture-indian-kitchen-spices-masala-powder-with-formulations-processes-machinery-details-6th-revised-edition\/isbn-9788195577569\/zb,,18be0,a,0,0,a\/index.html\"> Indian Kitchen Spices (Masala Powder) Manufacturing Handbook<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Humble_Beginnings_The_Birth_of_MDH\"><\/span>Humble Beginnings: The Birth of MDH.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dharampal Gulati was born in Sialkot, Punjab in a family that had a long history of spice blending. His father, Mahashay Chunni Lal had set up a small spice shop in 1919. The Partition of 1947 however, displaced the family and they were now in Delhi with practically nothing in their possession, no inventory, no shop and no money.<\/p>\n<p>Their luggage however was invaluable: knowledge of spice blends, customer preferences, and retail experience.<\/p>\n<p>Gulati experimented with the trades of carpentry, cloth and hardware, but soon returned to his origins. He opened a small store in Karol Bagh, Delhi, where he sold masalas in a cart pulled by a horse. His knowledge of taste, smell and colour soon brought him an advantage making MDH a brand that Indian homemakers could rely on.<\/p>\n<p>Entrepreneurial Lesson: Specialise in what you do the best, which is the skill or knowledge that you are good at, and capitalise on it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Building_Trust_Through_Consistency\"><\/span>Building Trust Through Consistency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fact that MDH started out as a small stall and has grown into a world-known brand did not happen by chance. Gulati realized that trust is a stronger motivator of repeat purchases than taste.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Uniform Packaging: <\/strong>Red and white iconic packaging of MDH demonstrated a feeling of consistency and reliability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Founder Visibility:<\/strong> The brand was real and relatable because of the personal presence of Gulati in advertisements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Measured Product Expansion: <\/strong>MDH also launched new products bit by bit and each blend supported the brand promise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The additions of turmeric and coriander to regional mixes such as chana masala, chhole masala, and kitchen king all helped in enhancing the reputation of MDH.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_More_Spice_Packaging_Manufacturing_Business_Plan\"><\/span>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/profile-project-reports\/profile\/31\/spices-in-pouch-packing-manufacturing-plant-detailed-project-report-profile-business-plan-industry-trends-market-research-survey-manufacturing-process-machinery-raw-materials-feasibility-study-investment-opportunities-cost-revenue.html\">Spice Packaging Manufacturing Business Plan<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lessons_to_be_learnt_by_the_entrepreneur\"><\/span>Lessons to be learnt by the entrepreneur:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Uninterrupted quality and packaging of products develop long term credibility.<\/li>\n<li>Founder visibility improves brand credibility.<\/li>\n<li>Growth measured is better than trend following.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gemini_Generated_Image_podexfpodexfpode-687x1024.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gemini_Generated_Image_podexfpodexfpode-687x1024.png 687w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gemini_Generated_Image_podexfpodexfpode-201x300.png 201w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gemini_Generated_Image_podexfpodexfpode-768x1145.png 768w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gemini_Generated_Image_podexfpodexfpode-512x763.png 512w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gemini_Generated_Image_podexfpodexfpode.png 848w\" alt=\"MDH Success Story\" width=\"687\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Spice_Industry_is_attractive_because_of_the_following_reasons\"><\/span>The Spice Industry is attractive because of the following reasons.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India is a fertile ground to business people because it produces, consumes and exports spices in the largest quantities in the world.(MDH Success Story)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Snapshot_India\"><\/span>Market Snapshot (India):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Branded Spices: INR 55,000+ Cr, CAGR 9\u201311%<\/li>\n<li>Masala Blends: INR 18,000+ Cr, CAGR 12\u201314%<\/li>\n<li>Ready Spice Mixes: INR 9,500+ Cr, CAGR 15\u201317%<\/li>\n<li>Organic\/Specialty Spices: INR 3,200+ Cr, CAGR 20\u201322%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_More_Spices_and_condiments_Indian_Kitchen_Spices_Masala_Powder\"><\/span>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/profile-projects-reports\/profiles\/spices-condiments-indian-kitchen-spices-masala-powder\/z,,cb,0,a\/index.html\">Spices and condiments, Indian Kitchen Spices, Masala Powder<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_to_MSME_Entrepreneurs\"><\/span>Benefits to MSME Entrepreneurs:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Low entry:<\/strong> Small grinding, blending and packaging facilities are cheap.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regional sourcing:<\/strong> Spices are cultivated throughout India (e.g. chillies in Andhra Pradesh, turmeric in Erode, cardamom in Kerala), which also allows sourcing competitively.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Export potential: <\/strong>Indian spices are exported to more than 180 countries, and have high demand in USA, UK, Canada and GCC countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regional Flavors, signature blends, organic certification and export strategies can help the entrepreneurs to differentiate.(MDH Success Story)<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_More_Startup_Selector\"><\/span>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/startup-selector\">Startup Selector<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spice_Startups_are_government-supported\"><\/span>Spice Startups are government-supported.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is strong support of food processing and spice manufacturing startups by the Indian government:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Central Schemes: <\/strong>Food processing Production Linked Incentive (PLI), PM Kisan Sampada Yojana and formalization schemes under Micro Food Processing Enterprises.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial Assistance: <\/strong>MSME Credit Guarantee Fund is a collateral-free loan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>State Incentives: <\/strong>Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat offer land subsidies, utilities, and expedited approvals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Export Support: <\/strong>Spices Board of India provides assistance in registration, testing of quality, and linking with international buyers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Through these schemes, entrepreneurs are able to save financial risk and have technical advice.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_More_How_to_Start_a_Spice_Manufacturing_Business_in_India_Complete_Guide\"><\/span>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/spice-manufacturing-business\/\">How to Start a Spice Manufacturing Business in India (Complete Guide)<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entrepreneurship_Investment_Opportunities\"><\/span>Entrepreneurship Investment Opportunities.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The spice industry has several opportunities to first-time founders:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Business Type<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Investment (INR)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Potential Revenue (INR\/year)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Branded Masala Unit<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>25\u201360 lakh<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2\u20138 Cr<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Private Label \/ Contract Manufacturing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>10\u201325 lakh<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1\u20133 Cr<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Organic Spices<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>40\u201380 lakh<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>4\u201312 Cr<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Export-Focused Masala Plant<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>80\u2013150 lakh<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>10\u201325 Cr<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Regional specialty, organic products or export-oriented operations enable the entrepreneur to carve a niche instead of engaging in direct competition with the national brands.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NPCS_MSMEs_Professional_Guidance\"><\/span>NPCS: MSMEs Professional Guidance.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Niir Project Consultancy Services (NPCS) provides in-depth project report and advisory on new entrepreneurs, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Demand analysis and market survey.<\/li>\n<li>Plant layout and design of manufacturing process.<\/li>\n<li>Capacity planning and sourcing of raw material.<\/li>\n<li>Projections of financials and profitability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At NPCS, startups can plan effectively, raise funds, and grow safely.(MDH Success Story)<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_More_Food_Processing_Unit_in_India_Step-by-Step_Startup_Guide_for_MSMEs\"><\/span>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/npcsblog.com\/food-processing-unit-in-india\/\">Food Processing Unit in India: Step-by-Step Startup Guide for MSMEs<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dharampal_Gulati_Lessons\"><\/span>Dharampal Gulati Lessons.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dharampal Gulati died in 2020 at the age of 98, leaving a brand that is associated with quality and trust. His biography has three crucial lessons to be taken by any entrepreneur:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Use Your Strengths: <\/strong>Build on what you are best at.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Consistency Matters:<\/strong> Trustworthy products and packaging develop confidence over decades.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Quality Over Timing: <\/strong>A better product prevails even in a chaotic market.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The experience of MDH shows that there is no need to have ideal conditions. A humble beginning can result in an empire because of discipline, the quality of the products and the trust of the customers.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe  id=\"_ytid_62019\"  width=\"750\" height=\"421\"  data-origwidth=\"750\" data-origheight=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uTnXBZeA9gg?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Dharampal Gulati and MDH Masala represent the power of vision, perseverance, and confidence. Gulati began with a horse cart in the post-partition Delhi to expand his spice empire, which has been dominating Indian kitchens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spice business in India has low entry barriers, strong government support and export prospects in the world market. First generation business owners have a chance to cut their own path to success using quality, consistency, and niche differentiation, as Dharampal Gulati did.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1: What is the minimum investment to open a masala unit in India?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Small-scale blending and packaging plants will need approximately INR 1560 lakh. The export or organic certification can involve extra capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2: Does it need FSSAI certification?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Yes, food units should be licensed by FSSAI. Export units can involve FDA, EU, or other compliance with other countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3: How are new brands going to compete with MDH, Everest, or Badshah?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Specialize in regional products, organic products or even export markets instead of competing at a national level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4: What government initiatives are favourable to spice startups?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Food processing PLI, PM Kisan Sampada Yojana, collateral-free MSME loans and Spices Board export subsidy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5: Does it require a feasibility study before it begins?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Yes, a comprehensive techno-economic report is a guarantee of planning, profitability, and funding preparedness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Introduction: MDH Success Story The story of Dharampal Gulati, the owner of MDH Masala (Mahashian Di Hatti) is&hellip;","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":32776,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":3,"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17389,15859],"tags":[18533,18532,18535,17032,18534],"industry":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-32775","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-food-processing-industry","8":"category-social-insights","9":"tag-indian-spice-industry-growth","10":"tag-masala-business-plan-india","11":"tag-mdh-business-strategy","12":"tag-spice-business-in-india","13":"tag-spice-manufacturing-business","14":"cs-entry"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>MDH Success Story: Dharampal Gulati Journey<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the MDH success story and how Dharampal Gulati built a spice empire. 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