Mysuru: Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), the State-run manufacturer of the iconic Mysore Sandal Soap, is ramping up efforts to boost its presence in international markets, Industries Minister M.B. Patil announced on Wednesday.
Speaking at a function at Karnataka State Open University, where safety kits were distributed to frontline Forest personnel, Patil revealed that 82 percent of KSDL’s sales currently come from States outside Karnataka, primarily Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu. Only 18 percent of sales are within Karnataka.
