Who owns Nihar Naturals?
Nihar Naturals is owned by Marico (India, NSE: MARICO), which has owned the brand since 1 February 2006.[1] Nihar Naturals was founded in 1988 in India and was independent until 2006.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Marico Limited reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1988–2006)
- Owner HQ
- 🇮🇳 India, Mumbai
- Origin
- 🇮🇳 India
- Founded
- 1988
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Hair care › Shampoo & conditioner
- Parent ticker
- NSE: MARICO
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Nihar Naturals
Nihar Naturals is a value hair oil brand Marico acquired from Hindustan Unilever in 2006, sold at prices below Parachute and strongest in eastern India. Running two hair oils at different price points lets the company hold shelf space against local and unbranded competitors.
Ownership timeline of Nihar Naturals
Where Nihar Naturals sits in Marico
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Nihar Naturals?
The parent company of Nihar Naturals is Marico, a publicly listed company headquartered in India.
Is Nihar Naturals Indian?
Yes. Nihar Naturals originated in India in 1988 and its owner, Marico, is also headquartered in India.
Since when has Marico owned Nihar Naturals?
Marico has owned Nihar Naturals since 1 February 2006.
Who owned Nihar Naturals before Marico?
Nihar Naturals was an independent company from its founding in 1988 until Marico acquired it in 2006.
Is Nihar Naturals still owned by Marico?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Nihar Naturals is still owned by Marico. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Marico Limited Annual Report 2024-25 — Marico Limited, Annual report, published 12 June 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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