Decoding India’s Nutraceutical Industry ft. Sanjaya Mariwala |

In this power-packed episode of Pills in a Pod, we sit down with Sanjaya Mariwala, Executive Chairman and Managing Director of OmniActive Health Technologies, to uncover the fascinating journey of building a nutraceutical empire from the ground up. From the early days of entrepreneurship to pioneering the B2B and B2C nutraceutical space, Sanjaya shares his vision, grit, and insights into a fast-evolving industry that sits at the intersection of health, science, and innovation.

🎙️ What’s Inside:
The origins of OmniActive Health
Why nutraceuticals are the next frontier in preventive healthcare
Sanjaya’s entrepreneurial journey and early influences
Challenges and opportunities in the global B2B and B2C health space
Insights into India’s growing role in the nutraceutical industry

📌 Whether you're a healthcare enthusiast, a pharma professional, or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode offers invaluable lessons and deep perspectives on a rapidly growing industry.

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Key moments:

00:00 - Introduction
01:04 - How did Mr. Sanjay Mariwala start his journey early in the healthcare industry?
08:15 - How did Omniactive Health Tech start working on health before it became popular?
08:53 - What are consumers really looking for in the health and wellness space?
10:20 - What challenges did Mr. Sanjay face in business, and how did he deal with them?
13:00 - How do you build a strong brand in the nutraceutical industry?
15:55 - What best practices did Mr. Sanjay use while building brands like Lutamax, Nextra, and Curcuwin?
21:20 - How has the nutraceutical industry changed over the past 40 years?
23:32 - How does Mr. Sanjay view Ayurveda, Allopathy, Homoeopathy, and other health systems together?
28:26 - How did Mr. Sanjay and his team build a brand successfully on e-commerce platforms?
30:03 - What are the two most important days in a person’s life, according to Mr. Sanjay?
31:00 - What exciting trends are happening in the nutraceutical space right now?
35:05 - What new trends and breakthroughs can we expect in the nutraceutical industry in the next 5–10 years?
36:57 - What are the five biggest lessons Mr. Sanjay has learned from his life and career?