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Started by the then Maharaja of Mysore in 1937, this firm was nationalized in 1947 when India gained indepedence. It was selected to manufacture X in 1962, and is still the only firm in India authorized to do so. The process involved in X is a closely guarded secret and is based on a formula developed by the National Physical Laboratory of India. The company's revenue is largely dependent on a certain event in Indian public life, and hence its profits are highest whenever it occurs. It also exports X to countries such as Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa and Nigeria. It is estimated that 300 million people have been subjected to the use of X over a period of 45 years. Which company? What's X? What event?