Desi Or Videsi? 10 Iconic Brands That You Thought Were Indian, But They Aren’t

Some brands become such an integral part of your everyday life that you substitue the product's name with its actual name. Certain brands have been associated with us for such a long time that we forget where it originally came from, assuming that they are Indian brands only. Here is a list of 10 brands which you thought to be Indian, but they are not.

Maggi noodle, the popular two minute instant noodle, is produced under the brand Nestle, which is a Swiss multinational. Maggie is not an Indian brand.

Bata, is one of the most beloved footwear brand across India. However, the company isn't Indian. Bata, established in 1894 in Zlín, Moravia, by a cobbler family, is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Though HUL has the name 'Hindustan' embedded to it, Hindustan Unilever which has various products under its umbrella, is a subsidiary of the British-Dutch conglomerate Unilever.

This toothpaste is a household name, but Colgate isn't Indian. It is owned by the American company Colgate-Palmolive.

Indian Motorcycles is an American brand, and not an Indian company. The name "Indian" in Indian Motorcycles refers to American Indians.

Although, Bose Speakers were founded by a person of Indian descent called Amar Bose, the company is actually an American brand headquartered in Massachusetts.

Reynolds is one of the most popular pens among school/college and office-going people. Known for their ballpoint pens, has Reynolds is headquartered in the US, where it introduced the first such pen in 1945.

Vespa, an Italian scooter brand. Although it was initially manufactured by Bajaj in India, later the company introduced Chetak brand as an alternative.

Nestle, responsible for Maggi and Kitkat, is Swiss-based, not Indian, with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland.

Tide, found in many Indian households, is made by the American company Procter & Gamble and originated in the US in 1946.