Emami Limited was incorporated on March 11, 1983 with the name 'AMP Udyog Viniyog Limited'. Initially, R S Agarwal and R S Goenka set up a cosmetic manufacturing unit at Kolkata in 1974 as 'Kemco Chemicals', a partnership Firm. The cosmetic products, as well as Ayurvedic medicines, manufactured by the unit were marketed under the brand name of Emami. In the year 1978, Himani Ltd, a sick unit, was taken over by the Group and the new management decided to produce different types of health care items and toiletries with Ayurvedic preparation. In the year 1994, Himani Limited was then merged with AMP Udyog Viniyog Limited and the name was changed to Himani Limited with effect from May 5, 1994. In the year 1995, Kemco Chemicals, t