New Delhi, April 23 -- Shiv Ratan Agarwal, founder of Bikaji Foods International and one of India's most recognisable names in the ethnic snacks industry, has passed away.

BJP MP Naveen Jindal expressed grief over his passing in a post on X, saying, "Saddened to hear about the passing of Shri Shiv Ratan Agarwal, founder of Bikaji Foods International. Starting from humble beginnings in Bikaner, he built a brand that reached across the country and beyond. His journey reflects hard work, practical thinking and a clear focus on doing things well."

Agarwal's journey began in the late 1980s when he set out to create an independent identity beyond the family's traditional business. At a time when large-scale production of bhujia was considered...