September 29, 2025

Big news from the capital! The World Food India 2025 summit, held from September 25 to 28 at Bharat Mandapam, just wrapped up with a dazzling deal frenzy. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries announced that deals worth a massive Rs 1,02,046.89 crore were signed by 26 top domestic and global companies. This is one of the biggest investment boosts ever for India’s food processing sector. The summit began with a splash when Prime Minister inaugurated the event. Union Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan confidently declared MoUs (Memoranda of Understanding) worth over Rs 1 lakh crore would be signed. “These MoUs are projected to generate direct employment for over 64,000 people and create indirect opportunities for more than 10 lakh individuals,” said the ministry’s statement, promising a big job boom. The star players who signed up include Reliance Consumer Products, The Coca-Cola System in India, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul), and Nestle India, along with Tata Consumer Products Ltd, Carlsberg India Pvt Ltd, and many more. Others joining this star-studded list include Patanjali Foods, Godrej Agrovet, Haldiram Snacks Food, Dabur India Ltd, and several innovative companies from all corners of India. These commitments cover a wide menu — from dairy, meat, spices, and packaged foods to beverages, confectionery, edible oils, fruits, vegetables, and ready-to-eat items. The investments will flow into states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, UP, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Odisha, and even the north-eastern region. Reliance Consumer Products Ltd stole the show by signing a whopping Rs 40,000-crore deal to set up integrated food manufacturing units nationwide. Coca-Cola’s three bottlers together signed MoUs worth Rs 25,760 crore to ramp up India’s food processing backbone with new and expanded projects. Invest India, the national investment partner, played a key role in sealing these deals smoothly. The government proudly said the summit showcased India as a global hotspot for food processing. “The event has laid a strong foundation for sustainable growth, innovation, and international collaboration, further consolidating India's leadership in shaping the future of global food systems,” the statement added. With fresh funds, exciting projects, and a promise to keep working hand-in-hand with the industry, India’s food processing sector is all set to spice up its growth story in a big way!

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