Haldiram was started in 1937 as a small sweet shop in Bikaner, India. It was the first company to brand and package traditional Indian snack foods ("namkeen"), pioneering techniques that increased shelf life from less than a week to over six months. Over time, Haldiram grew from a small sweet shop to an international chain present in over 50 cities. It faces competition from other snack food brands but maintains strength in its brand, packaging innovation, and understanding of regional markets. Going forward, Haldiram aims to expand its export business, distribution network, and product lines.