How Patanjali Fooled India | Coronil vs Supreme Court

Mohak Mangal・2 minutes read

Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for not acting against Patanjali for misleading ads, leading to severe backlash and accusations of deceiving Indian consumers. Patanjali's success story intertwined with controversies over misleading ads, unethical practices, and the launch of products like Coronil, highlighting dangers of blind devotion and hero-worship.

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  • The Supreme Court criticized the Uttarakhand government for not acting against Patanjali's misleading ads, expressing shock at the lack of action despite processed files, revealing a pattern of deception towards Indian consumers.
  • Patanjali's growth, intertwined with Ramdev's journey from a boy named Ramkishan studying Yoga to the establishment of the company, involved controversial practices, including misleading ads, unethical manufacturing, and legal boundary crossings, showcasing the dangers of blind devotion to charismatic figures and companies, echoing Dr. Ambedkar's caution against hero-worship.

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  • What did the Supreme Court criticize the Uttarakhand government for?

    Lack of action against Patanjali for misleading ads

  • How much revenue did Coronil generate for Patanjali in 4 months?

    Rs 250 crores

  • What led to the formation of Patanjali according to the Summary?

    Meeting their guru Acharya Karamveer

  • What were the key factors attributed to Patanjali's success?

    Trust, affordability, and Swadeshi branding

  • What did the Supreme Court demand from Patanjali regarding false advertisements?

    Unconditional apology

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Supreme Court criticizes Patanjali for misleading ads.

  • On 10th April, 2024, the Supreme Court criticized the Uttarakhand government for not acting against Patanjali for misleading ads.
  • The Supreme Court expressed shock at the lack of action despite the file being processed.
  • Patanjali faced criticism for deceiving Indian consumers through misleading ads.
  • Arnab Goswami questioned why the Supreme Court focused on Patanjali but not on companies like Coca-Cola and Pepsi with similar misleading ads.
  • Patanjali faced severe backlash for selling Coronil during India's medical crisis without scientific proof.
  • Coronil generated Rs 250 crores for Patanjali in just 4 months.
  • The Supreme Court accused Patanjali of deceiving the nation through its ads.
  • Patanjali's controversies extended to its Giloy Ghanvati medicine, revealing manufacturing date discrepancies.
  • Patanjali's growth involved crossing legal boundaries with support from ministers and news anchors.
  • Patanjali's valuation reached Rs 50,000 crores with investments from foreign companies.
  • Patanjali's success story intertwined with the journey of a boy named Ramkishan.
  • Ramkishan, later known as Ramdev, renounced his name and studied Yoga, Ayurveda, and Vedas at Arsh Gurukul.
  • Ramdev and Balkrishna, another student, met their guru Acharya Karamveer, leading to the formation of Patanjali.
  • Patanjali's initial growth stemmed from offline stores, transitioning to online shopping with Odoo's e-commerce app.
  • Odoo's e-commerce app simplifies setting up an online store in four steps.
  • Patanjali's Divya Yog Mandir Trust aimed to teach yoga for health improvement.
  • Balakrishna's interest in Ayurveda led to the establishment of Divya Pharmacy with Ayurvedic medicines.
  • Patanjali's popularity surged with the launch of Aastha channel and yoga camps.
  • Patanjali's success was attributed to trust, affordability, and Swadeshi branding.
  • Patanjali's expansion into various products challenged market giants like Colgate.
  • Patanjali faced controversies over misleading ads and the launch of Aata Noodles.
  • Patanjali's Coronil kit faced scrutiny for false claims of curing COVID-19.
  • Patanjali's misleading ads led to a petition by the Indian Medical Association against the company.
  • The Supreme Court demanded an unconditional apology from Patanjali for false advertisements.
  • Patanjali's CEO, Acharya Balkrishna, faced criticism for failing to comply with the Supreme Court's orders.
  • The Supreme Court rejected Patanjali's apology and threatened action against the company.
  • Patanjali's unethical practices highlighted the dangers of blind devotion to individuals and companies.
  • Dr. Ambedkar's warning against hero-worship as a path to dictatorship resonated in the context of Patanjali's controversies.
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