Britannia Industries controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2009
Tiger trademark dispute
Britannia alleged that Danone had registered or used Tiger-related biscuit marks in several foreign markets without consent. Legal action in Singapore ended with Britannia obtaining worldwide rights to the Tiger brand and Danone paying for use of it.
2007
Wadia-Danone competition and investment dispute
Nusli Wadia alleged that Danone's investment activity in India breached contractual and regulatory restrictions applying to the partners' relationship. The dispute involved Danone's investment in Avesthagen, foreign-investment rules and proceedings before Indian authorities and courts.
1993
Rajan Pillai control dispute
A contested management and ownership struggle resulted in the Wadia Group and Danone taking control from Rajan Pillai. Pillai later faced allegations of defrauding Britannia, fled Singapore for India and died in custody in 1995.