On Monday, November 13, 2023, India said goodbye to Lala Shri Kedarnath Aggarwal, a well-known figure in the culinary world and a generous philanthropist.

• He was the visionary founder and chairman of Bikanervala Group. Affectionately called Kakaji, he passed away peacefully at the age of 86.
• More than fifty years ago, he came to Delhi with buckets full of Bhujia and Rasgullas, laying the foundation for what would become the prestigious Bikanervala Group. 
• Presently, Bikanervala stands proudly as a culinary establishment synonymous with a proud tradition of savory snacks, sweets, street food, and culinary pleasures.