Food & Beverage Sector in India: Market Insights & Industry Overview 2025

Industry Size & Growth

  • The Indian Food & Beverage industry is valued at USD 900+ billion in 2025, contributing nearly 33% of India’s total consumption expenditure.
  • The sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.8% through 2027, driven by urbanization, rising disposable incomes, health awareness, and digitized retail channels.
  • India is the second-largest producer of food globally, and among the top 10 food exporters, serving over 200 countries.

Key Segments within the F&B Sector

Segment Key Products
Packaged Food Biscuits, noodles, snacks, ready-to-eat meals
Dairy & Ice Cream Milk, paneer, cheese, yogurt, butter
Beverages Soft drinks, juices, energy drinks, tea, coffee
Frozen & Processed Foods Frozen snacks, parathas, meats, seafood
Bakery & Confectionery Bread, cakes, pastries, chocolates
Staples & Edible Oils Pulses, rice, atta, oils, spices

Export Market Highlights

  • India exported processed food and beverages worth USD 13.2 billion in FY2024.
  • Major export destinations: USA, UAE, UK, Singapore, Bangladesh, and Malaysia.
  • Top exported categories: Basmati rice, processed fruits & vegetables, snacks, beverages, and dairy products.

Industry Composition

  • Over 25,000 registered food processing units exist in India.
  • The sector is composed of:
    • Large FMCG giants
    • Regional manufacturers
    • Local food startups and D2C brands
    • Hotel and hospitality institutional buyers
    • Distributors, dealers, wholesalers, Horeca chains

Top states in India in food sector

State Notable for
Maharashtra Major processing units, beverage hubs
Punjab Dairy and wheat-based products
Gujarat Edible oil, snacks, and spices
Tamil Nadu Ready-to-eat, coffee, rice-based items
West Bengal Fish processing, rice, mustard oil
Karnataka Bakery, coffee, millet-based innovations
Uttar Pradesh Dairy, snacks, traditional foods

Market Trends in 2025

  • Surge in health and functional foods (low-fat, high-protein, immunity-boosting)
  • Plant-based and vegan alternatives growing fast in metro markets
  • Rapid adoption of cold-chain logistics and temperature-controlled packaging
  • Rise in private label food brands, especially online and retail chain driven
  • Institutional buying by HORECA, Cloud Kitchens, and Meal Subscription Startups

Regulatory & Compliance Notes

  • Governed by the FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India)
  • Key licenses: FSSAI Registration, AGMARK, BIS, ISO 22000, HACCP
  • Labeling requirements include: nutrition facts, allergens, batch codes, expiry

Top 50 Food & Beverage Companies in India

S.No Company Name Headquarters
1 ITC Foods Kolkata
2 Nestlé India Gurugram
3 Amul (GCMMF) Anand, Gujarat
4 Britannia Industries Bengaluru
5 Parle Products Mumbai
6 PepsiCo India Gurugram
7 Coca-Cola India Gurugram
8 Dabur India Ghaziabad
9 Haldiram's Nagpur/Delhi
10 Mother Dairy New Delhi
11 Patanjali Ayurved Haridwar
12 Hindustan Unilever (Foods Div.) Mumbai
13 Godrej Consumer Products Mumbai
14 Mondelez India Mumbai
15 KRBL Limited (India Gate Rice) Noida
16 Bikaji Foods Bikaner
17 Bikano (Bikanervala Foods) Delhi NCR
18 ITC Sunfeast Kolkata
19 Kwality Walls (HUL) Multiple
20 MTR Foods Bengaluru
21 ADF Foods Mumbai
22 Heritage Foods Hyderabad
23 Hatsun Agro Product Ltd. Chennai
24 Parag Milk Foods (Gowardhan) Pune
25 Vadilal Industries Ahmedabad
26 Veeba Foods Gurugram
27 Cremica Foods Ludhiana
28 Maiyas Beverages Bengaluru
29 Paper Boat (Hector Beverages) Bengaluru
30 Wow! Momo Foods Kolkata
31 iD Fresh Food Bengaluru
32 Gits Food Mumbai
33 Priya Foods (Ruchi Group) Hyderabad
34 Saffola Fittify (Marico) Mumbai
35 Hershey India Mumbai
36 Del Monte India Gurugram
37 Rasna Pvt. Ltd. Ahmedabad
38 Everest Spices Mumbai
39 MDH Spices New Delhi
40 Catch Spices (DS Group) Noida
41 Paper Boat Snacks Bengaluru
42 Nirapara Kerala
43 Eastern Condiments Kerala
44 Aachi Masala Chennai
45 Nilon’s Enterprises Pune
46 Tasty Bite Eatables Pune
47 Sresta (24 Mantra Organic) Hyderabad
48 Urban Platter Mumbai
49 True Elements Pune
50 Yogabar (Sproutlife Foods) Bengaluru

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