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Maharaja Siddharaj Jaisingh
(1094 - 1143 AD)In 1094 AD, the very young Solanki Rajput ruler Maharaja Siddharaj Jaisingh (1094 - 1143 AD), aided by his mother and prime minister, had emerged victorious from many hard fought battles and settled down in a town built by him, Siddhapurpatan, near Palanpur in Gujarat. Baadji, a descendant of the same bloodline had moved to Sindh and was bestowed the appellation 'Dhaddha'(Dadha) - Sindhi for strong or brave-hearted - by the Aamir of Sindh who was impressed not only by his business pursuits across the length and breadth of the country but also by his well-built physique. Of the same clan & attributes, Saarangdas (born c.1600 AD) was the Diwan of Jaisalmer until the time he moved to Phalodi, Jodhpur District in 1653 AD for commercial reasons. With his royal ancestry and enterprising ways he was proclaimed the 'Nagar Seth' (first citizen) of Phalodi after having settled there. Thereafter, having being influenced by Jainism for centuries, Seth Saarangdas Dadha's family became leading members of the respected Oswal Jain sect of Rajasthan and traded successfully and famously from their new family seat of Phalodi on the caravan route from India to Persia.
Dadha's Chatri, Phalodi (Rajasthan)
Dadha Family Palace, Phalodi, built c. 1750 AD
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S. Lakshmi Chand Dadha
1882 - 1926
S. Sobhag Mull Dadha
1886 - 1930
S. Lalchand Dadha
1898 - 19681900
Born in 1865, Suganmal Dadha was the 8th descendant of Seth Saarangdas Dadha. Like his ancestors, Suganmal Dadha too was visionary in his entrepreneurial pursuits and decided to migrate to far-away Madras and set up a banking business over there. However, he had to return back to Phalodi as the venture did not fully work out as planned.
Consequently, his three sons had to seek their own livelihood. Not withstanding their father’s misfortune, the older two – Lakshmi Chand Dadha and Sobhag Mull Dadha decided to migrate to Madras and sought employment at ‘Lahore Drug Store’ - a popular pharmaceutical dealer of those days.
1912
The youngest of the three, Lalchand, too decided to join his two older brothers in Madras after they convinced the owner to employ their kid brother.
Having almost nothing – no money and little education - the brothers would have resigned to their new found ‘employee’ status had not fate decided to take a hand and revive the familial entrepreneurial zeal. When their employer refused to pay Lalchand his annual wages, claiming that he had offered only boarding and lodging, the brothers were infuriated and walked out of the shop, deciding never to seek employment again.
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Dadha & Company, established 1914
1914
Dadha & Co has the distinction of being the earliest ‘Pharmaceutical Chemists’ in Madras (now Chennai), with a rich legacy that includes the introduction of Allopathic medicines in South India.
In the early 1900’s, Madras had only two extant pharmacies that served the then ruling British and expat community. To fill this void and provide quality service, the brothers set up Dadha & Co in 1914. The first pharmacy was set up in George Town, (also known as Black Town), at 262 China Bazaar, which is now known as NSC Bose Road. With the imposing statute of King George V in the backdrop, the “pharmaceutical chemists” as it was called then, was one of the only Indian outlets of that nature to be manned with qualified pharmacists who were trained and equipped to produce medicines as prescribed by doctors, in the form of mixtures, powders, pills, eye drops, ointments, plasters, lotions and liniments.
The incident at ‘Lahore Drug Store’ followed by over a year of even more struggles would have defeated lesser men, but the triumvirate remained steadfast in their resolve to set up a business of their own and with a meagre capital of ` 100 opened a small drug store ‘Dadha & Company’ in the month of February (on Amavasya Day), in the process laying the foundation for the re-emergence of a family known for its economic pursuits and contributions.
The experience gained at Lahore Drug Store, along with the contacts the eldest of them had forged, now came in handy. May & Baker and E. Merck, two of the leading drug suppliers extended to the brothers their total support and allowed them credit for eighteen months. Their courage and perseverance paid quick dividends and from then on there was no looking back.
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1915
Always in touch with their roots in Rajasthan, the brothers donate towards the establishment of Jain Chatrawas and school at Osian, Rajasthan.
1918
Dadha & Co secure their first major agency for the whole of South India – C.F. Fulford of Leeds, the manufacturers of Peps.
1919
Dadha & Co become agents of Boots in India.
The Maheswari community at Sowcarpet, Madras came forward to start a Hindi medium school, called Sri Sanatana Dharma Vidyalaya. Lakshmi Chand Dadha was the only Jain member to be one of the founder donors.
1920
Dadha & Co become agents of Harrow, a trading firm that represented Bayer, Hex & Sherring.
Dadha & Co appointed the accredited single suppliers of drugs to the princely states of Travancore, Cochin and Pudukottai (this distinction lasted for a decade until 1930, after which Dadha & Co had become well established as the largest importers of drugs and medicines in South India. In the days to come, the firm soon ranked as a leading retailer and wholesaler and rose to the No. 1 position in India)
1922
First foray into manufacturing medicines – ‘Cirobil’ and ‘Hedarin’ for liver and stomach ailments.
Lalchand Dadha is founder-shareholder of Bengal Immunity Company Ltd, Calcutta, that goes on to become the country’s largest serum and vaccine manufacturer.
He also assumes a key role in setting up the Pharmacological Research Institute at Madras, which manufactured medicines from indigenous herbs.
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1926
Along with other traders, Lalchand Dadha formed The Chemists & Druggists Association, Madras
1926 -1930
With the untimely demise of Lakshmi Chand in 1926 and Sobhag Mull in 1930, Lalchand had to manage the rapidly growing business all-alone. He was a dynamic man who by dint of hard work built up a business enterprise imbibing fair play and ethics. The confidence that people reposed in Dadha & Co for the ‘right medicine at the right price’ created a reputation in the business world that can best be explained in the words of Mr. Gyan Chand “Bata for Shoes, Tata for Steel, Dadha for Medicine”, who himself ran a famous pharmacy ‘Hale & Company’.
1930 : The family donates towards the setting up of a Kanya Udyog Shala in their native Phalodi
1934
Lalchand Dadha becomes founder-shareholder of Wilfred Pereira (a manufacturing firm) in India.
DADHA & CO., STORE & STAFF
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Young Milapchand with his elder sister Madan Kavar
Young Milapchand
1939
Lalchand’s son Milapchand joins the business and with the onset of the war, as German companies are sent out of India, Dadha & Co becomes the first firm to bring Sulphonamides to the city of Madras and also buys the entire stock of the same firm - Bayer Geschelshaft of Leverkusen, Germany. However, the entire stock is sealed by the collector with Germany being declared an enemy.
Nevertheless, the war years helped Dadha & Co enhance its reputation for service. It rendered valuable help in making available vital drugs and medicines at controlled prices, one instance that is testimony to this is bringing life-saving Penicillin to the city of Madras on an aircraft – Lalchand Dadha carried it personally with him from Germany and was highly commended by all in the trade. Lalchand Dadha also took the initiative to create an ‘All India Chemists and Druggists Federation’ (which is now known as AIOCD) that could represent their problems to the government and also help in securing alternative sources for drugs. He was the longest serving President of the same.
With committee members of the All India Chemists & Druggists Association, New Delhi
Palki Saropao
1949
On 11th August, Milapchand, the heir is conferred with PALKI SAROPAO by H.H. Maharaja Sahib Bahadur of Jodhpur.
The family develops the Senior Secondary School building at Phalodi in the same year.
View of the School Building, Phalodi
The Invitation
View of the Dadha Annexe at the School, Phalodi
DOUBLE GOLD
1950
On 26th April, Milapchand is bestowed with DOUBLE GOLD by H.H. Maharaja Sahib Bahadur of Jodhpur.
Dadha & Co starts its first free dispensary at Perambur Barracks near Madras (as of 1989 the number stood at 15). In the subsequent years, Lalchand Dadha was appointed on the Hazarika Committee of the Government of India and also the Sales Tax Advisory Committee.
S. Lalchand Dadha participating in one of the
Government of India appointed Commissions in New Delhi -
S. Lalchand dadha with various dignitaries
Being honoured by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, first President of India
With Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, second President of India
Delivering a speech with Dr. Zakir Hussain (third President of India) in the background
In the presence of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, first Prime Minister of India: Apparently Nehru was so intrigued by Lalchand Dadha’s personality that he once walked upto him and introduced himself. Thus began a friendship wherein Nehru had jestfully also suggested to Lalchand Dadha to consider his offer of becoming the Finance Minister of India.
With Sri V. V. Giri, Vice-President of India
With Mr. Mohanmull Chordia (Padmashri) and Mr. Mohanlal Sukhadia (Centre), Chief Minister of Rajasthan at Jain College, Madras, 1967
With Dr. Rajendra Prasad, first President of India,
at Rashtrapathi Bhawan, New Delhi
With H.H. Raja Sir Muthiah Chettiar of Chettinad and other dignitaries
With Shri T.T.Krishnamachari, Finance Minster of India
With Shri Kumaraswamy Raja, former Chief Minister of Madras, Tamil Nadu
Being welcomed for the inauguration of a NCC Camp
Delivering a speech in the august presence of K. Kamaraj, M. Bhaktavasalam, H. E. Sri Sri Prakasa - Governor of Madras and C. Rajagopalachari, 1958
With his close friend Sri Sri Prakasa,
Governor of Madras, at his residence
With Y. B. Chavan, Defence Minster of India
With Ramnath Goenka and C. Rajagopalachari
With Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, former
President of India"Jainism is the science of the soul where with highest purification can be achieved leading to attainment and eternal bliss free from hangs of birth & death. There is no distinction of caste, creed or religion. Any soul that follows the tenants prescribed can on his own attain the highest state of perfection and eternal bliss. "
- S. Lalchand Dadha, at the International Vegetarian Congress held at University Centenary Auditorium, Madras on 29th Nov 1967
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The Second President of India delivering a speech at the HCC
premises during S.Lalchand Dadha's tenure as President1951
Lalchand Dadha becomes the first Marwari businessman to be elected the President of the Hindustan Chamber of Commerce.
1952
On the corporate social responsibility front, Lalchand Dadha actively participates in the establishment and development of A.M. Jain College, Madras.
Lalchand Dadha with Mr.G.D.Birla & D.C.Kothari,
Hindustan Chamber of Commerce, Madras
S.Lalchand Dadha at the opening of a Distribution outlet in Kerala State
1954
Lalchand's younger son Mohanchand Dadha joins the business at the same time as Dadha & Co is collaborating with C.J. Hewlett in the preparation of Hewlett Mixture.
Through the forties and fifties the business expanded and distribution outlets were opened in Hyderabad, Bombay, Bangalore and Cochin. However, the margins on wholesale distribution were slowly dwindling. Stringent drug laws coupled with various duties were eating into profits and the firm decided to concentrate only on manufacturing.
S.Lalchand Dadha at the opening of a Distribution outlet in Hyderabad State
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1962
On 8th August, Occasion of the vist by Father and son accorded a warm welcome at BRITISH DRUG HOUSES LIMITED, LONDON
From the left: Mr.F.W.Griffin, Mr.S.Lalchand Dadha, Mr.G.F.Williams, Mr.L.Milapchand Dadha, Mr.H.Treves Brown
Lalchand boarding a flight in Europe
Lalchand and Milapchand after landing in Bombay, and subsequently returning back to Madras with Mohanchand
With Director of British Drug Houses (BDH) India, in Bombay
With his childhood friend N.C. Jhabakh
Father & Son in Liverpool, England
Father & Son in Croydon, England
Lalchand at the Pyramids, Egypt
Milapchand and Lalchand Dadha in London
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On the occassion of Transfer of Business from Dadha & Co (Mysore State) to Mohan & Co.
1963
A modern manufacturing unit is set up at Dadha Nagar in Pallavaram (near Madras) at the same time as the acquisition of the British drug manufacturing company Ward Blerkinsop’s unit in India.
1964
In commemoration of the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Dadha & Co, the entire retail business is converted to a Public Charitable Trust by the name of Dadha & Company Golden Jubilee Trust.
Earlier, in 1957, Lalchand Dadha had founded the Lalchand Dadha Trust by donating one of his real estate properties and assigning to the Trust all his life insurance policies.
1968
Dadha & Company (Mysore State) transfers its retail and distribution business to Mohan & Company.
On 29th November 1968 Lalchand Dadha had a premonition that he was not going to be around any longer and on 30th November 1968 he passed away. The entire city of Madras came to a standstill. The Sheriff of ‘Madras Patnam’ convenes a first ever Public Condolence meeting for a Marwari businessman, presided over by His Excellency Ujjwal Singh, Governor of Tamil Nadu where the legendary founder of the Dravidian Political Outfit DMK – C. Annadorai springs a surprise by participating as the Citizen’s Representative.
In spite of the growing business and the pressures that came along with it, Lalchand Dadha had never lost sight of bringing succour to the needy. His contributions to various educational, medical (most notably the ‘Shree Jain Medical Relief Society’ of which he was the chief architect) and cultural institutions were munificent. Indeed he exuded such a deep concern for these causes, which coupled with his intellect, personal charm and business success, captivated the attention of the tallest of Indian statesman like C. Rajagopalachari, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and Pandit Jawharlal Nehru amongst a host of others.
S. Lalchand Dadha with Mr. E.B.Ward, Chairman, Ward Blerkinsop Ltd. at the signing of transfer of business to Dadha & Company (grandson Maher is in the background)
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Mansukh Dadha
1952 - 19691969
In less than a year after Lalchand Dadha's death, in a tragic incident his grandson, Milapchand's16 year old son Mansukh Dadha, died whilst swimming in the sea at Mahabalipuram, leaving the family devastated.
His Excellency Dr. P.V. Cherian, Governor of Bombay with S. Lalchand Dadha's sons and other personalities at the unveiling of his portrait at S.J.M.R.C. Hospital, a year after his death
Lalchand Dadha's portrait is unveiled in S.J.M.R.C Hospital, Madras by His Excellency Dr. P. V. Cherian, Governor of Bombay.
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Following Lalchand Dadha’s death, the family continued to make strides in the business with Milapchand forging alliances with various British Pharmaceutical companies, prominent amongst them being Biddle Sawyer & Co, manufacturers of Browon (inhaler for asthma) and Croydon Chemicals UK Plc, manufacturers of ‘Wintogeno’. He was also instrumental in introducing the world famous Kiwi Shoe Polish to the Indian markets by setting up a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Dadha Nagar, Madras.
Technological Excellence
1972
A momentous year during which, with their experience, infrastructure and socio-economic contributions the Dadhas were selected by the 'Tamilnadu Industrial Development Corporation' (TIDCO) to start India's first-ever joint-sector manufacturing company 'Tamilnadu Dadha Pharmaceuticals Limited' (TDPL).
The family builds a Dadabari (Jain place of worship) which was consecrated during the Prathista Mahotsav at Cochin and handed over to the Sri Jain Sangh, Cochin.
1974
Dadha Textiles Corporation is established for distribution of Bombay Dyeing products in the state of Tamil Nadu.
TDPL's Dadha Nagar office
TDPL's R&D Center at Dadha Nagar
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1976
Milapchand is snatched away in a tragic plane crash on 12th October in Bombay, aged 53. He had joined the family business under the shadow of the towering personality of his famous father. However, he preferred to stay away from public gaze, only to concentrate and expand. A great visionary, like his father, he too exhibited strong philanthropic traits and strengthened further the family's efforts in helping out with various religious and social causes. From the young age of 17 he had helped in steering the Dadha Group with acumen, vision and a grace so rare and magnanimous that touched everyone he met.
Under his tenure as President, from 1969-1976, of the Mangal Singh Ratan Singh Deo-Ki-Pedhi, that manages the historical 2500-year-old Jain shrine in Osian (Rajasthan), a major renovation work was commissioned under his personal supervision. He was also the Chairman of the Sri Vardhman Jain Sikshan Sangh, Osian (Rajasthan). From 1974 until his death he was also actively involved in the construction of a mammoth Community Hall in Aynavaram, Chennai, which was subsequently named after him.
L. Milapchand Dadha
1923 - 1976Milapchand Dadha in Various Hues
Young Milapchand with his father
Presiding over a rural Development function in Tamilnadu
Welcoming C.Rajagopalchari along with father Lalchand and brother Mohanchand, at Dadha & Co's Golden Jubilee Celebration function
In a jovial mood with business associate R.E. Sutton
With M. Bhaktavasalam, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Milapchand Dadha (and family) with Colonel Carter (and family),MD of Ward Blerkinsop Ltd, at a dinner outing in Liverpool, England
With brother Mohanchand & very close friend actor Mahipal Singh (of Navrang fame)
At a dinner gathering with Sunil Dutt & others
Listening intently to Shammi Kapoor at a private audience gathering organised by him in Madras
With wife Kaval Kavar, at the Eiffel Tower, during a visit to Paris in the 1960's
Milapchand with wife Kaval Kavar and youngest son Maher during a holiday in Kashmir
With wife Kaval Kavar, and nieces Usha, Namrata and Madhulika in Ooty during a Holiday
Young Milapchand (second from left) with his father Lalchand and brother-in-law Manoharchand Golechha (center)
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1977
To commemorate & perpetuate Lalchand Dadha & his son Milapchand Dadha's legacy, the LMD Senior Secondary School is set up in Madras.
1983
The business was now becoming global with bulk drugs being exported across all continents
1995
A formal export division of TDPL by the name of Globus is setup
1997
The family decides to merge the flagship company TDPL with Baroda based Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd - making the combined entity the 15th largest pharma company in the country. S. Lalchand Dadha's younger son Mohanchand Dadha continues to be on the board of Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.
S. Mohanchand Dadha with B. D. Jatti and
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in the 1960's
S. Mohanchand Dadha
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M. Maher Dadha
M. Maher Dadha
Born in 1954, Maher is the youngest son of Milapchand Dadha. Following their father's death, it was but natural for the sons to take forward the legacyof their beloved father, although for Maher, over a course of time whilst getting accustomed to dealing with the twists and turns of business life, it turned out (and continues) to be in a field far removed from pharmaceuticals & industries.
Young Maher with his grandfather Lalchand Dadha
1974
Maher started off his career by setting up Dadha Gems Corporation. He travelled extensively and visited major royal houses to source gems and jewellery, in the process developing, what was to become a great passion later, an interest in collecting works of art.
1977
Is instrumental in acquiring Alle Chemicals for the manufacture of Hecogenin, the basic raw material for steroids. Along with the acquisition of the factory land came more than 1000 acres of wild Sisal plantation and as a down-stream project a Sisal & Manila Fibre Rope unit was also set-up.
1978
He becomes a Director on the board of the flagship company 'Tamil Nadu Dadha Pharmaceuticals Ltd.'
1985
The brainchild of Maher, a Safe Deposit Lockers business by the name of Dadha Securilockers (P) Limited is started with the objective of providing the much needed ‘secured and reputed’ vaults in the old commercial district of Madras and to this day the firm’s vaults are much sought after.
1987
Through a public issue, a Greenfield Reclaim Rubber unit is started in Dadha Hills, Penukonda – Andhra Pradesh, by the name of Dadha Brothers Ltd. Maher is the unit’s Managing Director.
Dadha Brothers... Helping to conserve natural resources
Corporate Office of Dadha Brothers Ltd
Aerial view of the Reclaim Rubber unit at Dadha Hills, Penukonda
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1992
Dukan - Fine Art & Antiques
After the Group decided to exit the reclaim rubber business, Maher, proudly aware of his family’s distinguished background yet certain that he wanted to experience a life beyond running industries, decided to nurture his long-standing fascination for arts and antiques.
After 20 years of collecting through antique road-shows, auctions, dealers and flea markets from across India & England, Maher had accumulated an impressive and expansive collection comprising engravings and lithographs by well known ‘company school’ artists like Thomas Daniel (1749-1840 AD), William Daniel (1769-1837 AD), Robert Grindlay (1786-1877 AD) and Emily Eden (1797-1869 AD) besides paintings by Indian masters such as Raja Ravi Varma, K.C.S Panicker and Jamini Roy amongst others.
Madhu & Maher1985-1999
Thus, the desire to share the knowledge with admirers, collectors and connoisseurs took precedence above all else while at the same time presenting a unique business opportunity. Hence, along with the support of his wife Madhu, a law graduate, he started giving shape to an establishment that would patronize old paintings, prints, porcelain, silver & jewellery, artefacts etc. Subsequently, in 1992, ‘Dukan – Fine Art & Antiques’ came into existence.
This new initiative, though a rather small and offbeat venture for an industrialist, became an overwhelming success, giving Maher and Madhu the confidence to start focusing on the arts without any inhibitions, including opening an outlet of Dukan in the hills of Ooty (during the summer months) and also at Puttaparthi.
2000
Dukan publishes a book titled ‘Views of India – Connoisseurs Compendium’ by Maher Dadha. The book is a guide to collecting antiquarian prints, maps and books, specifically covering the work of British artists in India.
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2001
Dukan publishes a limited edition folio Six Views of Bangalore – 1791 A.D. by James Hunter.
His Highness Maharaja Gaj Singh II of Jodhpur releases ‘Illustrated Imperial Impression’, a newsletter published by Dukan to create an interest amongst the general public in understanding, appreciating and preserving ancient monuments and works of art. Her Excellency Rama Devi, Governor of Karnataka, lauds Dukan’s efforts in this direction.
2002
Dukan publishes a limited edition folio of Six Views of India – 1780 A.D. by William Hodges for distribution by Prakrit Art Gallery, Chennai.
2003-2005
Dukan’s success in preserving, displaying and selectively publishing (hitherto unpublished) & promoting limited edition works of exceptional artistic importance, besides consigning to various international auctions, forms the basis and the precursor of Maher’s eventual vision of starting an auction house in India at an opportune time.
2006
An outlet of Dukan is opened in Melbourne, Australia.
Madhu & Maher presenting Rama Devi, Governor of Karnataka with Dukan's Newsletter at the Raj Bhavan
Maher with B.S. Yeddyurappa, Chief Minister of Karnataka
Maher with Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan
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Ankush Dadha
2007
At a time when the burgeoning Indian auction market was synonymous with Indian paintings, Maher embarks on executing his long-standing vision of setting upa full-fledged Indian auction house that offers all categories of genuine fine and decorative art, antiques and collectibles.
Consequently, with his knowledge and much sought after specialist skills coupled with his immense business experience and contacts in the art world, Bid & Hammer is established with the able support of his sons Ankush Dadha & Apoorva Dadha, along with Charu Sharma (auctioneer &cricket commentator), HH Gaj Singh II (Maharaja of Jodhpur and convener of Marwar Chapter of INTACH), Rukmini Varma (artist and grand-niece of Indian master artist Raja Ravi Varma), Savita Apte (world reknown Modern & Contemporary Indian Art specialist) and Bob Hayton (decorative arts specialist & international auctioneer)amongst others.
Apoorva Dadha
2009
The brainchild of Apoorva Dadha, Dadha Bio-Fuels is established. The concept drew inspiration from eco-friendly notions & technologies, consequentially encompassing a diverse spectrum of ground-breaking green tech innovations, thus helping reduce C02 emissions to make the environment safer.
2013
With a team of directors, advisors & specialists that have a wealth of international experience allied to a deep understanding of the complex dynamics of the Indian market, Bid & Hammer continues to emerge as India's Foremost Multi-Category Auction House striving to service every type of collector and conducts an exclusive auction at the historic Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur that is attended by major collectors from across the globe and also features a private performance by international rock star Sting.
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2014
100 Years of Enterprise
Completion of 100 Enterprising Years of the Dadha Family. As part of the Centenary Year celebrations a major auction is held in Delhi on 27th June 2014 comprising works from prominent private collections including that from the estate of Maharaja of Burdwan, Hemendranath Mazumder, Nandalal Bose, freedom fighter Radha Devi Goenka and actress Namrata Shirodkar amongst others.
The family also announces that 'Dadha & Co Golden Jubilee (1964) Trust'on the occasion of 'Dadha & Co Titanium Jubilee (2014)' would construct a College at Osian, Rajasthan under the auspices of the Shri Vardhaman Jain Shikshan Sangh. The institution will be named 'Shri Lalchand Milapchand Dadha Jain College' and will be co–educational and the medium of instruction will be Hindi and English and will have Arts, Commerce, Science and Computer Science streams. It is expected to be functional from the academic year 2015-2016.
http://www.jaincollegeosian.in
''I think successfully adapting and sustaining in rapidly changing business environments without compromising on our core values and integrity for 100 years is indeed a very proud feeling and I wish to continue building Bid & Hammer and also Dadha Bio-Fuels based on fair play and ethics whilst also endeavouring to be as culturally and socially munificent as possible, thus ensuring that the contribution of my family in these fields is also carried out for the next 100 years and more"
- M. Maher Dadha
Centenary Year Auction II, June 2014, New Delhi
Foundation Stone Laying for Dadha College, Osian, Rajasthan
M. Maher Dadha speaking on the occasion
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Dadha Lineage (1094 AD - 2014)
Maharaja Siddharaj Jaisingh (1094 - 1143 AD)
The Ruler who built the town Siddhapurpatan, near Palanpur
in current day Gujarat State
Seth Saarangdas Dadha (Born c.1600 AD)
A Direct descendant and 'Diwan of Jaisalmer' and subsequently 'Nagar Seth' of Phalodi,
after moving there in 1653 AD
8th descendant of Seth Saarangdas Dadha:
Suganmal Dadha (Born 1865 AD)
Lakshmi Chand Dadha
1882 - 1926 Sobhag Mull Dadha
1886 - 1930 Lalchand Dadha
1898 - 1968
Lalchand Dadha (1898 - 1968)
Madan Kavar Goleccha (daughter)
1920 - 1987 Milapchand Dadha
1923 - 1976 Mohanchand Dadha
(b. 1937)
Milapchand Dadha (1923 - 1976)
Mahendra Dadha Mahipal Dadha Kanchan Kankaria Mansukh Dadha
1952 - 1969 Maher Dadha Chandan Baid
Maher Dadha (b.1954)
Ankush Dadha Apoorva Dadha
Late Mrs. Kaval Kavar Dadha (wife of Late Milapchand Dadha)
with sons Mahipal, Mahendra & Maher in a picture taken in the early 1980s -
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