Ayurveda - India's contribution to mankind in its quest towards human longevity and well being has been developed through millennia of medical practice and theory by countless generations of physician-saints and practitioners.
Kerala Ayurveda Ltd. “KAL” (www.keralaayurveda.biz), is the only full spectrum Ayurveda company in India and is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Its footprint spans academies, products, clinics, hospitals, resorts and services. KAL has a successful operating record of over 60 years and connects back to a 5000 year old heritage enshrined in ancient medical texts. KAL was established in 1945 by the renowned Ayurveda Acharya, the late KGK Panicker, on the banks of the Periyar at Aluva in Ernakulam, and is one of the most reliable names in Ayurveda healthcare. KAL has undertaken the mission of “Evolving Ayurveda” so as to adapt it to the requirements of the modern world without losing its original tradition and goodness. Building a new momentum for “Wellness Naturally” within India, KAL boasts of a wide network of more than 40 clinics, franchisee outlets and hospitals in various parts of the country. KAL also owns and operates a Green Leaf certified Ayurveda hospital at Kochi. The wellness clinic expansion program is gaining fast momentum with upgraded clinics and a fast developing partnership with broad based medical centers like Manipal Care & Cure. KAL has a modern GMP certified manufacturing facility where it manufactures over 270 classical and proprietary herbal formulations. It also has a well-established research and development center approved by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India and has one of the largest herbal gardens with a collection of over 1,200 species. The R&D department has formulated, tried and launched various formulations which are well established in India as well as in countries like USA, Japan, the Netherlands, and Australia.
KAL also runs an Ayurveda Wellness Resort (www.ayurvedagram.com) at Bangalore which is a heritage property of global acclaim. Ayurvedagram has created a traditional Kerala ethnic and healing ambience by transplanting 165-year old Heritage houses and Palaces. It has been designed as an Ayurvedic village with programs focusing on Detoxification, Rejuvenation, Spine & Joint Care, Stress Management, Anti-Obesity and Lifestyle Disease Management. Some common ailments for which treatments are offered include Spondylitis, Sinusitis, Arthritis, Ulcer, Rheumatism, Diabetes, Back Problems, Cholesterol and Age Related diseases.
The Katra Group, founded by Ramesh and Katharin Vangal, is the majority shareholder in Kerala Ayurveda Limited. The Katra Group has built a strategic presence across diverse sectors that mirror India’s economic boom. The group management has focused its vision “Be the global bridge that delivers the India advantage; for India and from India” by identifying Wellness and Ayurveda as the main elements of this India advantage. The Group has invested heavily in Kerala Ayurveda Ltd and Katra Phytochemicals Pvt Ltd. In addition, the Katra Group has promoted businesses across key strategic verticals, including technology, marine logistics, media and real estate where it co-opts strong global partners to ensure world class delivery. A US$500 million enterprise, the Group employs 5,000 people worldwide and supports a network of over 6,000 farmers in India. The Group has a strong professional management team supported by a Global Board of accomplished business leaders with extensive experience in building and spearheading large businesses across industries and diverse global geographies.
A portion of all KAL profits goes to support the Asha Foundation which is involved in helping autistic children.
