The Grand Sweets is famous for its traditional spice powders. Idli Chilli Podi, known variously as Malaga Podi and Karam Podi because it is spicy, goes well with Idlis and Dosas. The Grand Sweets and Snacks was founded in 1982 by Mr. G. Natarajan, a first generation entrepreneur, who after a series of business setbacks, started this food business in a small way at Gandhi Nagar, Adyar in Chennai. By capitalizing on his wife Bangaruamma's culinary skills.