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Iqbal Seth started making halwa from the year 1976 at Kavi village of Jambusar taluk of Bharuch district. Now his sons are taking over the business of father and grandfather. All three brothers including Ahsan Iqbal Sheth are doing business. This halwa country is famous abroad.

What kind of halwa is sold at Iqbal Sheth’s place and at what price?
Talking about halwa, at that time it was available for only seven rupees per kilo. However, with the increase in the price of milk, dry fruits, the price of Halwa is also being seen. The price has now increased to 320 rupees per kg. Plain Halwa Rs 320 per kg, Dudh Malai Halwa Rs 360 per kg, Copra Pak Halwa Rs 360 per kg, Mawa Malai Halwa Rs 400 per kg, Dry Fruit Halwa Rs 440 per kg, Pistachio Almond Green Halwa Rs 440 per kg, Shahi Pistachio Pink Halwa Rs 480 per kg, Malai Fig halwa is sold at Rs 480 per kg, walnut almond halwa at Rs 480 per kg, tikdi halwa at Rs 320 per kg, Kashmiri dryfoot halwa at Rs 600 per kg, dates at Rs 600 per kg. So special panda is sold at Rs 320 per kg, saffron panda is sold at Rs 360 per kg.

Started making halwa with grandma’s tikkadi
At the time of Iqbal Sheth, they were selling planes. Making halwa started with grandmother’s tikkadi. After coming to Iqbal Seth, it started in a different way. And their sons have brought variety since they came. At present eight people including three brothers are involved in Iqbal Sheth’s halwa business.

150 to 200 kilos are sold in the festival
Iqbal Sheth’s halwa sells more than 50 kg every day. So during festivals like Diwali, Rakshabandhan, 150 to 200 kg is sold. This halwa is in demand in the country and abroad. This halwa goes through courier to London, Africa, America. They have only one branch of their own. They don’t go outside to sell in the market or sell to traders.

People can take halwa as an escape from fasting
Speaking of Iqbal Sheth’s halwa, it should be kept in a normal environment. It doesn’t matter for weeks. So this halwa is made in pure buffalo milk. People can treat this halwa as an escape from fasting.

