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Tasting India’s Self-Reliance

Tasting India’s Self-Reliance

Indian-made foods and beverages blending tradition, innovation, and nutrition.

About the Sector

India’s food and beverage sector represents a rich mix of tradition and innovation. From age-old snack recipes to cutting-edge packaged nutrition, the industry serves over a billion consumers daily. The Make in India movement has accelerated investments in local food processing, packaging, and distribution, giving rise to Indian brands that rival multinational names in quality and reach.Brands like Haldiram’s, Paper Boat, Amul, and Patanjali have set benchmarks in packaged foods and beverages, expanding across India and beyond. They showcase India’s culinary diversity — from namkeens and biscuits to juices and dairy — while maintaining affordability and authenticity.The food industry’s growth is powered by consumer trust in home-grown taste, sustainability in sourcing, and commitment to innovation. India is now not just consuming local, but exporting its flavours to the world.

Operator Lineup

Brands leading the Food & Beverages category with pricing power and differentiated products.

Haldiram'sSnacks & sweetsStrong brand recall, export reach, authentic recipes
AmulDairy & beveragesNationwide network, farmer-backed, trusted quality
ParleBiscuits & snacksMass-market reach, affordability, legacy brand
PatanjaliPackaged foods & drinksAyurvedic positioning, price advantage

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