Inside Ladu Samrat: Mumbai’s Iconic Ganpati Food Brand | Laddu, Modak, Vada & Misal | PINKVILLA

What does it take to build a food legacy that has been a part of Mumbai since 1968? In this episode of Pinkvilla Biz, we go inside Ladu Samrat, one of Lalbaug’s most iconic food destinations, to uncover the story behind its decades-old journey, legendary Batata Vada and massive Ganpati season business. Started by the founder’s father in 1968, Ladu Samrat began with a focus on traditional Maharashtrian food and sweets. Over the years, the brand has grown far beyond its original identity, becoming synonymous with favourites like Batata Vada, Misal, Thalipeeth, Kothimbir Vadi, Maharashtrian fasting food and Modaks. The original recipes and proportions have continued across generations, helping preserve the taste that customers have known for decades. And when Ganesh Chaturthi arrives, business at Ladu Samrat reaches another level. The restaurant stays open late, daily production of Misal increases dramatically, and the team prepares thousands of Ukadiche Modaks. On the first day alone, they sell around 10,000–12,000 Ukadiche Modaks, with around 30,000–40,000 sold across the festive season, alongside thousands of kilos of ingredients used for Modak production. In this episode, we explore: • The story of Ladu Samrat’s beginnings in 1968 • How the brand became a Lalbaug food landmark • The secret behind its iconic Batata Vada • Why Ganesh Chaturthi transforms the business • How Ladu Samrat sells 10,000–12,000 Ukadiche Modaks on Day 1 • The scale of Modak production during the festive season • How the business expanded into 130+ sweet products • Its corporate snack-box business and online delivery growth • The journey from a small shop to a business doing around ₹80–90 lakh in monthly revenue, as stated in the interview • The family values and traditions that continue to drive Ladu Samrat today From Batata Vada to Ukadiche Modak, Ladu Samrat is a story about food, family, Mumbai and a legacy that has survived generations. #LaduSamrat #PinkvillaBiz #Lalbaug #Ganpati #GanpatiBappa #GaneshChaturthi #MumbaiGanpati #UkadicheModak #Modak #MumbaiFood #MumbaiStreetFood #BatataVada #MaharashtrianFood #FoodBusiness #RestaurantBusiness #IndianBusiness #BusinessStory #Mumbai #FoodLegacy #GanpatiSpecial