Record Breaking Commitments
World Food India 2025 has set a new benchmark for the country’s food processing sector as 26 global and domestic companies pledged investments worth more than Rs 1.02 lakh crore. This marks the highest ever investment announcement for the sector, creating a wave of optimism about India’s ability to scale up food processing and strengthen its position as a global hub. Companies including Coca Cola, Nestle India, Tata Consumer Products, Carlsberg India, Dabur India, Lulu Group, Amul, Olam Food Ingredients, Patanjali Foods, and Godrej Agrovet have all committed to expanding operations across diverse segments such as dairy, meat, poultry, edible oils, fruits, vegetables, packaged foods, and ready to eat products.
Jobs and Sector Growth
According to the Ministry of Food Processing, the cumulative investment is expected to generate around 64,000 direct jobs and create livelihood opportunities for more than one million people across the country. These investments will be spread across 18 states, ensuring a pan India impact that benefits both rural producers and urban consumers. With over 500 global buyers and delegates from 100 countries attending the event, the fourth edition of World Food India showcased the increasing confidence of international players in India’s growth story.
Government Push and Policy Support
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while inaugurating the event, highlighted the government’s initiatives that have fueled investor confidence. He noted that 100 percent foreign direct investment is now allowed in the food processing sector, while schemes such as the Production Linked Incentive and the expansion of mega food parks are further driving growth. Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan also underlined the untapped potential in the sector, pointing out that despite being one of the top global producers of crops, India’s food processing levels remain low. He emphasized that boosting processing capacities will reduce post harvest losses and ensure better returns for farmers.
Building on Previous Editions
The surge in investments also reflects the growing momentum of World Food India as a platform for global collaboration. In 2023, the event saw commitments worth Rs 33,000 crore. The jump to Rs 1.02 lakh crore this year shows how policy reforms, infrastructure upgrades, and global interest have together transformed the investment outlook for the sector. With food security, farmer incomes, and export competitiveness at stake, the commitments made at this year’s event are expected to bring about long term structural changes.
The Road Ahead
The massive inflow of capital is set to strengthen India’s ability to process, package, and deliver high quality food products to both domestic and global markets. As India works toward reducing wastage, enhancing value addition, and supporting farmers, the World Food India platform has emerged as a game changer. With major players betting big, the sector is poised for a transformation that can shape the future of Indian agriculture and food exports.
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