How Did India's Karachi Bakery Get Its Name And Who Owns It?
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Founded in 1953 at Hyderabad's Moazzam Jahi Market by Sindhi Hindu immigrant Khanchand Ramnani, Karachi Bakery was born after he migrated from Pakistan's Sindh in 1947
Hyderabad's iconic Karachi Bakery has found itself caught in the crossfire of the India-Pakistan confrontation, with protests erupting over its name. Demonstrators gathered outside several outlets in the city, placing the Indian tricolour over signboards in a symbolic show of nationalism.
In response, the bakery's management clarified that Karachi Bakery is a proud Indian brand with no links to Pakistan. They have urged Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and senior officials to ensure the safety of their outlets and staff amid the growing unrest.
Amid the controversy, it's important to remember the legacy behind the name Karachi Bakery, a tribute to founder Khanchand Ramnani's roots in the city of Karachi, where he once ran a thriving food business.
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VIDEO | Protests erupt in Hyderabad against a bakery named after Karachi. The owner clarifies and says, "Karachi Bakery was founded here in Hyderabad in 1953 by Khanchand Ramnani, who migrated to India during the Partition. It has been 73 years. Our grandfather named it after… pic.twitter.com/i6dAkwxDIR — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 8, 2025
Established in 1953 at Hyderabad's Moazzam Jahi Market, the bakery was founded by Ramnani, a Sindhi Hindu immigrant who relocated from Sindh, Pakistan, to India with his four sons during the 1947 Partition.
The name reflects his deep nostalgia for his hometown and the culinary traditions he brought with him. Over the decades, Karachi Bakery has become a symbol of resilience, heritage and unmatched taste, earning its place as one of India's most beloved bakery brands.
Initially, Khanchand Ramnani sourced bakery products from wholesalers, but by the 1960s, he began handcrafting his own fruit biscuits and Osmania biscuits. Their unique taste and quality quickly won over customers, fuelling the bakery's rapid growth. Today, Karachi Bakery products are not only cherished across India but are also exported internationally, carrying forward a legacy that began with a Partition-era dream.
With 23 outlets in Hyderabad and a presence in major cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, and Delhi, Karachi Bakery has grown into a global brand. Its products are exported to over 20 countries, including the Middle East, the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Each store sees an average footfall of 2,000 customers daily.
Amid rising India-Pakistan flare-up, some voices have called for a name change for Karachi Bakery. However, the brand continues to thrive, producing nearly 10 tons of biscuits daily and generating an annual revenue of over Rs 100 crore. Renowned for its signature offerings like fruit biscuits, Osmania biscuits, Dil Kush puff pastry, plum cake, rusk, chocolate cake, toast, buns, candy and pastries, Karachi Bakery remains an enduring culinary icon in Hyderabad and beyond.
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