Kerala Ayurveda Limited is the only full spectrum, listed Ayurveda [Indian traditional medicine] company in India. Its footprint spans academies, products, clinics, hospitals, resorts and services. Kerala Ayurveda has a successful operating record of over 60 years and connects back to a 5000 year old heritage enshrined in ancient medical texts. Kerala Ayurveda has over 270 classical and proprietary formulations that leverage the beneficial effects of over 1200 medicinal herbs.

Kerala Ayurveda Ltd – “KAL” (www.keralaayurveda.biz)  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. Kerala Ayurveda 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 is expanding its footprint in the US to reach out to a large, baby boomer, ayurveda-aware audience with Ayurveda academies (www.ayurvedaacademy.com) and wellness centers at Washington (Seattle) and California (Foster City/San Francisco, Aptos/Santa Cruz, Los Angeles and San Diego). This process will gain momentum through its recently acquired CMS Katra Nursing business which has a strong focus on medical staff augmentation.

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. With over 60 doctors, the division also manages the KAL Ayurveda hospital at Aluva.  The wellness clinic expansion programme is gaining fast momentum with upgraded clinics and a fast developing partnership with broad based medical centres like Manipal Care & Cure. KAL has a modern GMP certified manufacturing facility.  It also has a well-established research and development centre approved by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India and a product range of over 350 medicines. KAL 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, UK, Germany, Japan, & Malaysia.

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 focussing 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 vision for Kerala Ayurveda Limted is to be “Globally most admired for Ayurvedic products and services that delight customers while delivering knowledge, cure and wellness, naturally and effectively.”

As part of realizing this vision, KAL is exploring various opportunities to develop various ayurvedic products and ayurvedic centres to service customers across the globe.

The Katra Group (www.katra.biz) , promoted 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 on developing the Wellness and Agri business platforms to their fullest potential in a developing, populous economy. 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 mn 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.