HSIL made a humble beginning in 1936, when the Somany's were stockbrokers in Calcutta. But a few years later in 1944, their entrepreneurial spirit led to the setting up of "Somany Glass Works". Then, on the back of this successful venture they set up "Hindustan Glass Works" in 1952 – India's first fully automated, state-of-the-art glass manufacturing unit.

Today, the Somany Group has a diversified range of products encompassing glass containers,   sanitaryware,   bathroom   fittings,

HSIL Office in Bahadurgarh

bath tubs, shower enclosures and ceramic tiles, as well as textiles and engineering goods.

The Somany Group’s flagship company, Hindustan Sanitaryware and Industries Ltd., (HSIL) was set up in 1962 in collaboration with Twyfords of UK. In India, it soon pioneered Vitreous China Sanitaryware and gave the concept of sanitaryware a new meaning. Now, the "Hindware" brand commands more than a third of the Indian sanitaryware market and is a leader in several categories. Furthermore, amidst sanitaryware brands, it’s a top export from India.

Hindustan Sanitaryware and Industries Ltd. (HSIL), is the first company in the Building Materials Industry to be awarded the prestigious ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certificate, implying effective quality management and environment systems. It is recognized amongst the top 300 companies in the country and is also rated amongst the 100 best small and medium sized companies in the world by Forbes Magazine.