India’s food processing industry received a historic investment boost with the signing of MoUs worth ₹1.02 lakh crore during the World Food India 2025 summit, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
📌 Key Highlights
- Scale of Investment:
Agreements signed with 26 domestic and global giants make this one of the largest-ever investment rounds in India’s food processing sector. - Employment Impact:
- Direct jobs: 64,000+
- Indirect opportunities: 10 lakh+
- Who’s Investing:
- Reliance Consumer Products: ₹40,000 crore for integrated food manufacturing facilities.
- Coca-Cola India Bottlers: ₹25,760 crore for greenfield & brownfield projects.
- Other Majors: Amul, Nestlé India, Tata Consumer Products, Carlsberg India, Lulu Group, Patanjali Foods, Dabur, Godrej Agrovet, Haldiram, AB InBev, Allana, Cremica, Bluepine, BL Agro, etc.
- Sectors Covered:
Dairy, poultry, meat, beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic), packaged & ready-to-eat foods, spices, condiments, confectionery, fruits, vegetables, and edible oils. - Pan-India Footprint:
Investments to spread across 15+ states, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, UP, Punjab, Bihar, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, J&K, and the North-East.
📌 Significance
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries called this a milestone for India’s food systems, laying the foundation for sustainable growth, farmer linkages, international collaborations, and modern supply chains.
