India’s food processing sector is witnessing an unprecedented boom, largely propelled by the recent ‘World Food India’ summit. The government announced the signing of agreements with 26 leading overseas and domestic companies, securing investment commitments totaling an impressive ₹1.02 lakh crore.
Organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, the grand four-day summit, held from September 25 to 28 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, proved to be a historic event. The Ministry’s official statement on Sunday, September 28, 2025, confirmed that World Food India 2025 concluded with investment pledges of an unparalleled scale.
These significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) are not just about capital; they are projected to generate direct employment for over 64,000 individuals and foster indirect opportunities for more than 10 lakh people. This aligns with broader national goals, with some advocating for India to become the ‘food basket of the world’ by 2025.
A diverse array of prominent companies committed to these investments, including giants like Reliance Consumer Products, The Coca-Cola System in India, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul), Fair Exports (India) Pvt Ltd (Lulu Group), Nestle India, Tata Consumer Products Ltd, and Carlsberg India Pvt Ltd.
Other key players who signed MoUs include BL Agro Industries, ABIS Foods & Proteins, ACE International, Patanjali Foods, Godrej Agrovet, Agristo Masa, Tiwana Nutrition Global, Haldiram Snacks Food, Indian Poultry Alliance, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Ltd, Dabur India Ltd, Allana Consumer Products, Olam Food Ingredients, AB InBev, Cremica Food Park, Dairy Craft, Sundex Biotech, Naso Industries, and Bluepine Foods. These commitments span a wide range of segments within the food industry, from dairy, meat, and poultry to packaged foods, beverages, spices, confectionery, edible oils, and ready-to-eat products.
The proposed investments are strategically distributed across multiple Indian states, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and the north-eastern region. Leaders like Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu have actively encouraged tapping into the vast potential of the food processing sector in their states.
Notably, Reliance Consumer Products Ltd secured a substantial ₹40,000-crore agreement to establish integrated food manufacturing facilities nationwide. Additionally, three Coca-Cola bottlers in India collectively pledged ₹25,760 crore ($2.96 billion) towards expanding the country’s food processing infrastructure, signing MoUs for both greenfield (new) and brownfield (expansion of existing) projects.
Invest India, the national investment promotion and facilitation partner, played a crucial role in assisting the Ministry of Food Processing Industries throughout the MoU signing process. Beyond the significant financial commitments, the World Food India 2025 summit has powerfully reaffirmed India’s status as a reliable and attractive global destination for food processing investments. This also resonates with international interest, as countries like Saudi Arabia and South Africa are exploring India’s food technology to boost their own production.
The government emphasized that the event has laid a robust foundation for sustainable growth, innovation, and international collaboration, further solidifying India’s leadership in shaping the future of global food systems. The Ministry, in close collaboration with Invest India, remains dedicated to working with industry stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation and success of these landmark investments.