Vadilal's Frozen Feud Returns to Bombay HC as Gandhi Branches Reopen 1993 Territorial Pact

The Mumbai and Ahmedabad branches of the Vadilal Gandhi family are back in court over the 1993 settlement that carved up ice cream brand rights, manufacturing and distribution across Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. A 1999 MoU and a 35% retail shareholder stake are also in play.

— Filed Sun, 28 Jun, 2026, 11:57 IST · Source Outlook Business · Updated

Vadilal's Mumbai and Ahmedabad Gandhi family branches are back in Bombay High Court over the 1993 territorial settlement governing ice cream brand rights, manufacturing and distribution across Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh.

Why this matters

Escalates the Vadilal Gandhi family feud that resurfaced when the Mumbai branch first approached Bombay HC over ice-cream territory rights, now expanding to the 1999 MoU and a 35% shareholder stake.

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