India’s food processing industry is set for a major boost after the government signed agreements worth ₹1.02 lakh crore with 26 domestic and international companies. The announcements came during the World Food India 2025 summit, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi and hosted by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. Officials called it one of the largest investment declarations ever in the sector.
The ministry stated that the MoUs are expected to directly employ over 64,000 people and create indirect opportunities for more than 10 lakh individuals across the country.
Major Players Driving the Investment
The agreements feature a mix of India’s top food companies and global brands:
- Reliance Consumer Products Ltd – ₹40,000 crore to build integrated food manufacturing facilities nationwide.
- Coca-Cola India bottlers – ₹25,760 crore (USD 2.96 billion) for new and expanded production projects.
- Amul (GCMMF), Nestlé India, Tata Consumer Products, Carlsberg India, Lulu Group’s Fair Exports, and others.
- Other signatories include Patanjali Foods, Dabur India, Godrej Agrovet, AB InBev, Olam Food Ingredients, Haldiram, Mrs Bectors, Allana Consumer Products, Cremica Food Park, Bluepine Foods, and BL Agro.
Investments Across the Food Value Chain
The proposed projects cover a wide range of sectors within the food industry:
- Dairy, poultry, and meat
- Packaged and ready-to-eat foods
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Spices, condiments, and confectionery
- Fruits, vegetables, and edible oils
This mix ensures growth in both traditional agro-based industries and modern packaged food categories, supporting the entire food value chain.
A Pan-India Footprint
The projects will be implemented across more than 15 states, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and the North-East.
This wide geographic spread ensures that the benefits—jobs, farmer linkages, and supply chain development—are distributed across the country, not limited to a few regions.
The ministry, along with Invest India, has committed to working with stakeholders to translate these agreements into operational factories, efficient supply chains, and employment opportunities.
Foundation for Sustainable Growth
The ministry described the event as a milestone for India’s food systems, providing a strong foundation for sustainable growth, innovation, and international collaboration.
