Uncovering the Secret of Parle-G: The Surprising Meaning Behind the ‘G’ in India’s Favorite Biscuit Brand

A Pastry That Forged A Country

In 1929, Mohanlal Dayal Chauhan, a tailor-turned-entrepreneur, established a confectionery unit in Vile Parle, a suburb of Mumbai. With a team of 12 workers and German machinery, Chauhan was driven by a strong sense of swadeshi, or self-reliance. He started by...