India Secures Rs 1.02 Lakh Crore in Food Processing Deals from Domestic and Global Firms

 

India’s food processing sector is poised for significant growth after agreements worth Rs 1.02 lakh crore were signed with 26 domestic and international companies at the World Food India 2025 summit, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries announced on September 28.

 

The four-day summit, hosted at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, concluded with one of the largest investment announcements ever made in the sector. According to the ministry, these MoUs are expected to create direct employment for over 64,000 people and indirect opportunities for more than 10 lakh individuals.

 

Key Investors: From Reliance to Coca-Cola to Amul

 

The list of investors includes top names from both Indian and global food industries. Highlights include:

 

Reliance Industries – Rs 40,000 crore for setting up integrated food manufacturing facilities across the country.

 

Coca-Cola India bottlers – Rs 25,760 crore (USD 2.96 billion) for greenfield and brownfield projects.

 

Other major participants – Amul (GCMMF), Nestlé India, Tata Consumer Products, Carlsberg India, Lulu Group’s Fair Exports, 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 Diverse Food Sectors

 

The MoUs cover a wide range of food-related sectors, including:

 

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 that both traditional agro-based industries and modern packaged food segments benefit from the surge in investment.

 

Nationwide Reach

 

The projects are planned 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.

 

The broad geographic footprint means the benefits—including employment, farmer linkages, and supply chain development—will extend across the country rather than being limited to a few regions.