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The Hindu
30-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Mumbai's iconic Naturals Ice Cream launches in Chennai on KNK road
Fruit. Sugar. Milk. That is all it takes to make good ice cream, and Mumbai's iconic brand Naturals is a testament to this. The brand that has become synonymous with time, taste, and temptation has finally opened its first store in Chennai, and it is the perfect antidote to the city's scorching heat. What began as a fruit vendor's curiosity to blend real fruit into ice cream has grown into a near 40-year-old legacy which now boasts 178 stores across 15 states and a place among the world's most iconic ice cream brands. Nestled in KNK road, this 1,119 store, is the brand's 178th branch. As I walked into the store, I was greeted by a fresh, fruity aroma and vibrant walls adorned with colourful murals of fruit: Mahabaleshwar strawberries, Ratnagiri mangoes, coconuts from Kerala. With 21 flavours like tender coconut, mango, roasted almond and more on display, the store will keep switching up the seasonal flavours. Kala jamun, jackfruit, and lychee are this summer's top sellers. Unique blends like papaya pineapple, spicy guava, and orange pistachio are also on offer, along with dry fruit-based flavours and chocolate varieties. Along with scoops of ice cream they also have ice cream shakes and fruit sundaes. The store stays true to the brand's commitment to authenticity. Each ice cream is handcrafted, and the menu changes with the seasons to reflect the harvest. Even the waffle cones are made from scratch, adding to the freshness of the experience. We tasted the mango sundae — a scoop of the rich and creamy malai ice cream, topped with freshly chopped Ratnagiri mangoes. The lychee ice cream was luscious and tasted just like eating the fruit. 'It is different in terms of the look and feel in comparison to the other stores. We are trying to bring the nature element. Every corner tells a story.' explains Royston Pereira, Marketing Manager, on the uniqueness of this branch. There is a story wall which has stories from factory workers explaining the brand's humble beginnings. This will soon be filled with customer experiences and feedback as well. Naturals Ice Cream is located at No 10/4, old no. 29, Kader Nawas Khan Road, Thousand Lights. One scoop of ice cream costs ₹90.
India.com
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
How ice cream parlour near Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan's house today became Rs 3000000000 business? it's named as…
In 1984, Mumbai's Juhu, where Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, and Hrithik Roshan reside was a developing area. Raghunandan Srinivas Kamath founded the first Naturals Ice Cream outlet in a 200 sq. ft. shop. He wanted to give ice creams made of pure, fresh fruits, and made with simple ingredients like milk and sugar. Kamath's father was a fruit vendor. He left school at the age of 14 and started assisting his brother in the eatery business. During this time his urge to start something of his own grew. He parted ways with his brother and invested Rs 3.5 lakh in Naturals Ice Cream business. His first menu had 12 unique flavors like sitaphal, tender coconut, jackfruit, muskmelon, and kala jamun. Celebrity Connection Kamath wanted to open his first outlet in Juhu as planned by him. It was due to the glamour of Bollywood stars due to which it was crowded and different customers used to come there. 'Celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, and Hema Malini stayed in the area. I thought they'd draw more crowds,' Kamath once told The Telegraph . He believed the power of word-of-mouth will help his brand to grow. The unique flavors and quality of Naturals Ice Cream slowly became the household name. They also expanded the menu to more than 20 flavors like gajar halwa, tilgul, cucumber, and prasadam. Natural Ice Cream In World A single shop later grew into a Rs 300+ crore business with over 165 outlets in 15 states in India. Natural coconut flavor became famous worldwide. The brand' introduced vending machines for 24/7 ice cream access and changed itself as per current world. Raghunandan Kamath passed away in 2024 at the age of 75 but his legacy is still alive in the form of his product 'Natural Ice cream'.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The ice cream parlour near Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan's house today is a Rs 300 crore business. Why first outlet was opened there
In the vibrant suburb of Juhu, Mumbai, where stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan and Shatrughan Sinha stay, , a quieter legend was being born. It was here that Raghunandan Srinivas Kamath set up the very first Naturals Ice Cream parlour in 1984. While Bollywood stars drew crowds with their glamour, Kamath captivated hearts with something even sweeter—his handcrafted, fruit-filled ice creams. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan suspends Simla pact: What it means & who's affected What is India's defence muscle if it ever has to attack? Can Pakistan afford a full-scale war with India? These three celebrities, symbolic of timeless appeal, unknowingly shared their neighborhood with a man who would go on to become an iconic name in India's dessert culture. First outlet in Juhu Kamath strategically chose Juhu for his first outlet, knowing that the neighborhood's star power—thanks to residents like Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, and Hema Malini—would naturally attract more foot traffic and curious customers, he once told a newspaper. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Breaks His Silence: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo 'Celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha and Hema Malini stayed in the area. I thought they'd draw more crowds,' Kamath told Telegraph in 2015. Born into a humble family, Kamath learned early the importance of quality produce from his father, a fruit vendor. At just 14, he left school to help in his brother's eatery, 'Gokul Refreshments.' It was there that the spark for something bigger took root. He envisioned an ice cream that didn't rely on artificial flavors or mass production—but rather celebrated the rich bounty of Indian fruits. After parting ways with his brother, Kamath invested Rs 3.5 lakh and launched Naturals Ice Cream with a mere six staff members and a tiny 200 sq. ft. shop. His vision was clear: to craft pure, fruit-based ice creams with simple ingredients—fruit, milk, and sugar. The inaugural menu featured just 12 flavors, including sitaphal, tender coconut, jackfruit, muskmelon, and kala jamun. These were unheard-of in commercial ice creams at the time, and they immediately set Naturals apart. He kept advertising to a minimum, relying instead on word-of-mouth. His belief was that a good product would speak for itself—and it did. Over the years, the Naturals menu grew to include over 20 flavors available at any time, including bold options like gajar halwa, tilgul, cucumber, and prasadam. Naturals Ice Cream has now grown into a Rs 300+ crore enterprise with more than 165 outlets spread across 15 states in India. Its Tender Coconut flavor has even earned international recognition. Pushing boundaries even today, the company recently introduced vending machines to offer 24/7 ice cream access. This blend of tradition and innovation continues to drive Naturals forward. Raghunandan Kamath passed away in 2024 at the age of 75, leaving behind not just a successful business, but a legacy of taste, trust, and tenacity. From a small shop in Juhu to a nationwide brand adored by millions, his journey is a testament to what can be built from a simple idea, pure ingredients, and an unshakable dream.
Economic Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
The ice cream parlour near Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan's house today is a Rs 300 crore business. Why first outlet was opened there
In Mumbai's Juhu, Raghunandan Srinivas Kamath founded Naturals Ice Cream in 1984, captivating hearts with handcrafted, fruit-filled flavors. Starting from a humble 200 sq. ft. shop, Kamath's vision of pure, fruit-based ice creams quickly set Naturals apart. The brand grew into a Rs 300+ crore enterprise with over 165 outlets, earning international recognition. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads First outlet in Juhu Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads In the vibrant suburb of Juhu, Mumbai, where stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan and Shatrughan Sinha stay, , a quieter legend was being born. It was here that Raghunandan Srinivas Kamath set up the very first Naturals Ice Cream parlour in 1984. While Bollywood stars drew crowds with their glamour, Kamath captivated hearts with something even sweeter—his handcrafted, fruit-filled ice three celebrities, symbolic of timeless appeal, unknowingly shared their neighborhood with a man who would go on to become an iconic name in India's dessert strategically chose Juhu for his first outlet, knowing that the neighborhood's star power—thanks to residents like Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, and Hema Malini—would naturally attract more foot traffic and curious customers, he once told a newspaper.'Celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha and Hema Malini stayed in the area. I thought they'd draw more crowds,' Kamath told Telegraph in into a humble family, Kamath learned early the importance of quality produce from his father, a fruit vendor. At just 14, he left school to help in his brother's eatery, 'Gokul Refreshments.' It was there that the spark for something bigger took root. He envisioned an ice cream that didn't rely on artificial flavors or mass production—but rather celebrated the rich bounty of Indian parting ways with his brother, Kamath invested Rs 3.5 lakh and launched Naturals Ice Cream with a mere six staff members and a tiny 200 sq. ft. shop. His vision was clear: to craft pure, fruit-based ice creams with simple ingredients—fruit, milk, and sugar. The inaugural menu featured just 12 flavors, including sitaphal, tender coconut, jackfruit, muskmelon, and kala jamun. These were unheard-of in commercial ice creams at the time, and they immediately set Naturals kept advertising to a minimum, relying instead on word-of-mouth. His belief was that a good product would speak for itself—and it the years, the Naturals menu grew to include over 20 flavors available at any time, including bold options like gajar halwa, tilgul, cucumber, and Ice Cream has now grown into a Rs 300+ crore enterprise with more than 165 outlets spread across 15 states in India. Its Tender Coconut flavor has even earned international recognition. Pushing boundaries even today, the company recently introduced vending machines to offer 24/7 ice cream access. This blend of tradition and innovation continues to drive Naturals forward. Raghunandan Kamath passed away in 2024 at the age of 75, leaving behind not just a successful business, but a legacy of taste, trust, and tenacity. From a small shop in Juhu to a nationwide brand adored by millions, his journey is a testament to what can be built from a simple idea, pure ingredients, and an unshakable dream.
Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan's neighbourhood ice cream parlour went on to do over Rs 300 cr business; Salman Khan, Hema Malini would drop in too
Bollywood celebrities are often associated with fitness but much like their viewers, they have a sweet tooth as well. So when an ice cream parlour opened in their neighbourhood of Juhu in Mumbai in 1984, it became their favourite spot to hang out. Amitabh Bachchan, Jeetendra, Hema Malini, and even the ones who were younger than them, like Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, started frequenting the only outlet of Naturals Ice Cream. Earlier, in a chat with Telegraph, their founder, Srinivas Kamath, shared that he started his store selling pav bhaji because he wasn't certain if people would flock to an ice cream place. Back in those days, the idea of ice cream parlours wasn't as popular. Soon, the ice creams took off, and Srinivas discontinued the pav bhaji. Since many celebrities lived in Juhu, their store would be frequented by many famous people, which definitely helped their business. 'In Juhu, a lot of film stars would walk in. I remember seeing Salman Khan and Aamir Khan, even Amitabh Bachchan and Jeetendra! The next generation of actors prefer their ice cream home-delivered,' he told the publication. He added, 'I opened the Juhu Scheme outlet because I felt that the crowd would appreciate ice cream. Film stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini would live close by. People had already started recognising our ice cream.' Not just the older stars, even the then-young stars like Aamir Khan and Pooja Bhatt liked to drop by their store. In an old picture shared on their Facebook page, Naturals revealed that Aamir, Pooja and director Mahesh Bhatt dropped by during the shoot of Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin. Since those early days, Naturals has come a long way now. The ice cream chain was said to be doing business of over Rs 300 crore a couple of years ago. In the last season of Shark Tank India, where many budding ice-cream businesses pitched their brand, they shared that they saw Naturals as their competition.
