World Food India 2025 Secures ₹1.02 Lakh Crore in Investment Commitments, Strengthening India’s Food Processing Future
The Ministry, supported by Invest India, facilitated the signing of the MoUs and will work with industry stakeholders to ensure effective implementation.
New Delhi, September 29: World Food India 2025, organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), concluded on a historic note with investment commitments worth ₹1,02,046.89 crore—one of the largest ever announcements in India’s food processing sector. Over the four-day summit at Bharat Mandapam, 26 leading domestic and global companies signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), expected to generate direct employment for more than 64,000 people and create indirect opportunities for over 10 lakh individuals.
Some of the prominent players signing MoUs included Reliance Consumer Products, Coca-Cola, Amul, Lulu Group’s Fair Exports, Nestlé India, Tata Consumer Products, Carlsberg India, Patanjali Foods, Dabur India, Haldiram’s, Godrej Agrovet, Olam Food Ingredients, AB InBev, and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities, among others. The commitments span diverse sectors such as dairy, meat and poultry, packaged foods, beverages, spices, edible oils, confectionery, fruits and vegetables, and ready-to-eat products.
A key highlight of the investment distribution is its pan-India footprint, with commitments spread across 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 states. This ensures that the benefits reach farmers, entrepreneurs, and local communities across the country.
The Ministry, supported by Invest India, facilitated the signing of the MoUs and will work with industry stakeholders to ensure effective implementation.
On Day 3, the summit also hosted 4,657 B2B meetings, 154 G2G meetings, and 9,564 RBSM meetings, attracting a total footfall of 35,784 participants. Partner and focus states such as Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Odisha showcased their sectoral strengths. The Department of Fisheries organized a session on “Fish Tech for Fishers’ Prosperity”, while the Centre for Responsible Business and BL Agro added depth with discussions on regenerative vegetable oils and agricultural risk analytics.
The National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) played a key role in knowledge transfer. NIFTEM-K handed over technologies on Saksham Anganwadi and Mission Poshan 2.0 initiatives to Interlink Foods and Unfermented Mayo to Jiwanmitra Nutraceuticals. It also signed MoUs with premier institutions, including the Institute of Bioresources & Sustainable Development, Rejuvome Therapeutics, and the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences. Meanwhile, NIFTEM-T partnered with Envirocare Labs and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) to establish a Centre of Excellence for Food Fortification, besides collaborating with Fruvetech under the Start-up Grand Challenge 3.0.
International collaboration was another key outcome, with government-to-government meetings held with delegations from New Zealand, Zimbabwe, and Uganda to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and food processing.
With its record-breaking investments, international partnerships, and focus on technology and sustainability, World Food India 2025 has reinforced India’s position as a trusted global hub for food processing and laid the foundation for long-term growth, innovation, and job creation.
