Patanjali Ayurved is an Indian multinational conglomerate founded in 2006 by Ramdev and Balkrishna. It manufactures cosmetics, ayurvedic medicine, personal care and food products. The company aims to reintroduce Indian ayurveda to the world and make quality products available at affordable prices. It follows a strategy of swadeshi (made in India) and herbal products. Patanjali promotes its products through Ramdev's popularity as a yoga guru and emphasizes affordable pricing. It has grown rapidly due to increasing health consciousness and uses a mix of online/offline distribution and promotions.