The Government Soap Factory was established by the Maharaja of Mysore his Highness Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar and Diwan during the year 1916. The Sandalwood Oil Division, Mysore was established during the year 1916 and Sandalwood Oil Division at Shimoga was established during the year 1944.
KSDL is the true inheritor of India’s golden sandalwood legacy. Having over 89 years of experience in this field. KSDL to-day is one of the largest producers