Binaca (brand)

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 which sold it to Dabur in 1996 for INR12 million (US$190,000).[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 INR200 million (US$3.2 million). However, after it was unable to sell the brand at the price it expected, it announced that it would revive the it by marketing a new herbal toothpaste under the Binaca brand.[5][7] Currently, Dabur markets toothbrushes under the Binaca brand.[1]

See also

Cibaca (brand)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "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.
  2. ↑ Vachani, Sushil (1991). Multinationals in India: strategic product choices. Oxford & IBH Pub. Co. p. 103. ISBN 8120405501.
  3. ↑ Mitra, Ananda (1993). Television and popular culture in India: a study of the Mahabharat. Sage Publications. p. 83. ISBN 0803991347.
  4. ↑ "It's all in the name". The Hindu. 8 September 2002. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Dabur may brush off Binaca". The Hindu Business Line. 8 February 2005. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
  6. ↑ "Dabur Extends LDM Brand To Foray into Herbal Toothpastes". The Financial Express. 7 April 2003. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
  7. ↑ "Dabur to extend Binaca to herbal toothpaste". The Hindu Business Line. 18 May 2004. Retrieved 13 March 2012.