From a Chakki Mill to a Global Spice Empire: The Journey of Dr. Harish Tahiliani
In a world where consumers demand transparency, sustainability, and uncompromising quality, few leaders have managed to balance tradition with innovation as seamlessly as Dr. Harish Tahiliani . As Managing Director of Arab India Spices , his nearly four-decade journey has transformed a modest chakki mill into one of the Middle East’s most respected spice and pulses empires. Roots in Gujarat, Growth in the UAE The story began in Gujarat, India, where farming was a family legacy. In 1986, the Tahiliani family boldly set up their first factory in Sharjah, starting with a traditional grinding mill. By 1990, they expanded to a larger facility, pioneering the first pulses processing line outside India. In 2006, operations moved to a 400,000-square-foot facility in Ajman, cementing their position as industry leaders. Overcoming Early Challenges Dr. Tahiliani’s entry into the business was unplanned. As a student, he relocated to the UAE to save the family enterprise. His first battles w...