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The Ernakulam edition · 2026

Food and agriculturecompanies in Ernakulam

Food brands, restaurants & bakeries, distributors & exporters, food processing, grocery and more: the companies building food and agriculture in Ernakulam, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

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Recent food and agriculture business events in India

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 16,235 food and agriculture companies in India, last 24 months: 359 M&A deals · 175 Contracts · 155 funding rounds · 99 launches. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Jun 2026.

LaunchBeer

Medusa Beverages

Beer maker Medusa Beverages has entered South India, launching in Karnataka with plans for extensive retail reach.

Beer
LaunchNaturally degradable milk pouch (Cow Milk variant)

Mother dairy

Mother Dairy has announced the launch of what it describes as India's first naturally degradable milk pouch in soil. The packaging innovation will be introduced through the company's Cow…

Dairy / Packaging
FundingDebt Investment

Licious

InnoVen Capital on Thursday announced making a debt investment in Licious with an investment worth Rs. 12 crores.

Investors Innoven capital
Gourmet Meat / Food Supply Chain
M&AAcquisition · Rumored

Mohamed Alabbar acquires Iffco

Alabbar told Bloomberg he had sent letters to IFFCO's board members and lending banks expressing interest in acquiring the whole business

Food and consumer goods manufacturing
LaunchGamber Valley Indian Single Malt Whisky

Alcobrew distilleries india

Alcobrew Distilleries India Limited has made its formal entry into the luxury segment with the launch of Gamber Valley Indian Single Malt Whisky, a range built around Himalayan…

Whisky
Funding

Iscon Balaji Foods

Trilegal Advised Iscon Balaji Foods on INR 2,000 Crore Investment by Advent International and 360 ONE Alternates Asset Management

Investors Advent international, 360 ONE Alternates Asset Management
Food processing and export-led manufacturing
FundingSeries D Extension

Blue Tokai

Blue Tokai raises new investment to advance global growth ambitions The Gurugram-based specialty coffee group has raised an additional Rs 175 Cr ($19m) in an extension of its Series D…

Coffee
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Nippon india mutual fund acquires Jubilant foodworks

an additional 45,31,932 shares were acquired. This represents 0.6868% of the total share capital and voting rights of Jubilant Foodworks Limited

Food
M&AAcquisition · Completed

CM AIRTIME PROMOTION LLP acquires Chambal fertilisers and chemicals

CM AIRTIME PROMOTION LLP has announced the purchase of 30,000 equity shares in Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Advent International, L.P. acquires Iscon Balaji Foods

JSA advised Advent International in its acquisition of a significant minority stake in Iscon Balaji Foods Private Limited, through a combination of primary infusion and secondary…

Frozen Food Manufacturing and Export
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Advent acquires Iscon Balaji Foods

Private equity (PE) investor Advent has bought a minority stake in Gujarat’s Iscon Balaji Foods (IBF) in a $150 million deal, the companies said in a joint statement on Tuesday, without…

Frozen potato products / food
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Crystal crop protection acquires FMC India Private Limited

Crystal Crop Protection Limited has acquired 100% shareholding of FMC India Private Limited from FMC and its group entities for approximately ₹2,268 crore.

Crop Protection
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Wingreens acquires Safe harvest

Indian packaged food and beverage company Wingreens has acquired pesticide-free food brand Safe Harvest through a share swap deal

Food & Beverage
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Chalet hotels acquires Seasons hotels

Chalet Hotels has completed the acquisition of 100% of the Equity Share Capital of Seasons Hotels. Consequently, the said entity has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

Hotel
Funding

Rosier Foods

Rosier Foods Secures Angel Investment from Aman Gupta A2 Gir cow ghee and organic pantry brand Rosier Foods has secured investment from boAt co-founder Aman Gupta through his venture…

Investors Aman Gupta
Food
ContractService

Dentsu · client: Creambell

Ice cream brand Creambell has awarded its integrated media and creative mandate to Dentsu, according to sources. The account, estimated to be worth close to Rs 40 crore, was previously…

M&AAcquisition · Completed

United spirits limited acquires Royal Challengers Bengaluru

The acquisition of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in March, for instance, had included both the men’s Indian Premier League franchise and the Women’s Premier League franchise, from…

Sports/Cricket Franchise
LaunchReady-to-drink Coffee & Protein beverages and Protein Cold Foam

Starbucks

Starbucks Global Chief Brand Officer Tressie Lieberman said in January that “protein has been a great incremental driver,” prompting the company to expand into ready-to-drink Coffee &…

Beverage
LaunchMango flavor

Starbucks

Starbucks introduced a new mango flavor to its Refreshers earlier this month.

Refreshers
ContractSupply

Chowgule and Company · client: Boomsma shipping

Indian shipbuilder Chowgule and Company has begun conducting sea trials of a new dry cargo vessel ordered by Netherlands-based shortsea shipping specialist Boomsma Shipping.

Shipping
LaunchCafé Mocha

Vadilal Industries

Vadilal Industries launches its latest campaign, ‘#IceCreamWaliSituationship’, and two delicious new flavours - Café Mocha and Pista Kunafa.

Ice Cream Flavor
LaunchFresh Dosa Batter

Mtr foods

MTR Foods, a part of Orkla India, on Wednesday launched its Fresh Dosa Batter and Rice Rava Idli Batter in the Hyderabad market.

Fresh Batter
M&AAcquisition · Completed

SCM Commercial Private Limited acquires Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals

SCM Commercial Private Limited has completed the acquisition of 74,00,000 equity shares, representing 5.86% of the paid-up equity share capital of Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals.

Fertilisers & Petrochemicals
LaunchGenAI-Powered Conversational Agents

L&t finance

In collections, L&T Finance has transitioned from traditional NLP bots to GenAI-powered conversational agents, enabling over 7.2 million customer interactions across 10 Indic languages.

Collections chatbot
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Chalet hotels acquires Seasons hotels

Chalet Hotels has successfully completed the first tranche of its acquisition of Seasons Hotels Private Limited, officially making it a subsidiary of the company.

Hospitality
LaunchLiver Detox Tablets

Aayush Wellness

Aayush Wellness has launched its latest innovation, Liver Detox Tablets.

ContractService

Jubilant foodworks · client: Inspire brands

Jubilant FoodWorks is in discussions with US-based Inspire Brands to transfer the India franchise rights of Dunkin', ahead of the expiry of its existing agreement at the end of December…

Funding

Agrow allied ventures private limited

Agrow Allied Ventures Private Limited has raised ₹186 crore from a combination of primary capital infusion by India Advantage Fund S5 I, a fund managed by ICICI Venture Funds Management…

Investors India Advantage Fund S5 I
Agrochemicals

Food and agriculture companies in Ernakulam, by revenue

Browse food and agriculture companies in Ernakulam by reported revenue, one-year revenue growth, revenue model, age and stage. The 23 companies below are the largest by their most recent reported revenue among 23 food and agriculture companies in Ernakulam that have filed a figure in the last four years. Every figure keeps its own reporting period, so compare periods before comparing amounts.

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Production of ingredients for food, pharma/health and personal care industries

Food & beverage products
₹2,653.88 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
1,328+9% 12 mo to Aug 2023LinkedIn · Oct 2026
54 yr1972
0none in 3 months

Provider of food ingredients processing services

Food processing
₹576.20 crFY 2024-25
+15%2024–2025
503+3% 12 mo to Aug 2024recorded Aug 2024
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of plant-based extracts and natural ingredient solutions

Alternative medicine products
₹572.21 crFY 2024-25
Not reported
126LinkedIn · Oct 2026
40 yr1986
0none in 3 months

Chain of restaurant serving multiple dishes and catering services

Food service chains
₹455.31 crFY 2024-25
+16%2024–2025
272LinkedIn · Jul 2026
41 yr1985
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Manufacturer of spices, green tea, chocolate, extracts, and honey

Food & beverage products
₹221.01 crFY 2024-25
-6%2024–2025
216+15% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Manufacturer of ice-cream products

Food & beverage products
₹141.24 crFY 2024-25
+25%2024–2025
70LinkedIn · Jul 2026
36 yr1990
0none in 3 months

Provider of new retail digital solutions for brands

Food processing
₹114.97 crFY 2024-25
+2%2024–2025
58+0% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
42 yr1984
1postings · last posted Aug 2026

Developer, manufacturer, and marketer of baking solutions under its own brand

Food & beverage products
₹107.60 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
209+7% 12 mo to Mar 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
21 yr2005
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Retailer of baked goods, including cakes, pastries, and savory items

Food service chains
₹75.46 crFY 2024-25
+16%2024–2025
85-10% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
42 yr1984
0none in 3 months

Fast Food - ChicKing

Food service chains
₹60.55 crFY 2024-25
-12%2024–2025
175-15% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
26 yr2000
0none in 3 months

Internet first brand of cakes and dessert mixes

Food & beverage products
₹57.64 crFY 2024-25
+37%2024–2025
146+5% 12 mo to Aug 2023LinkedIn · Jul 2026
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Manufactures and exports rice-based products, including varieties of rice, rice bran oil, and traditional breakfast items

Food & beverage products
₹50.28 crFY 2024-25
-33%2024–2025
161-22% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
23 yr2003
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Multi category dairy company

Food & beverage products
₹33.19 crFY 2024-25
-35%2024–2025
36-8% 12 mo to May 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Mar 2026

Brand of rice

Food & beverage products
₹23.15 crFY 2024-25
+2%2024–2025
—Not available
32 yr1994
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of coconut oil, spices, and other edible oils

Food processing
₹19.90 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
—Not available
21 yr2005
0none in 3 months

Multicategory food and beverage company

Food & beverage products
₹18.08 crFY 2024-25
-33%2024–2025
24-6% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
24 yr2002
0none in 3 months

Provider of bakery display units, commercial kitchen equipment, and domestic modular kitchens

Foodservice equipment
US$2.05mDec 2024
+7%2023–2024
7LinkedIn · Jul 2026
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Internet first brand of spices

Food & beverage products
₹13.05 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
18+43% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer & Supplier of Packaged Drinking Water

Food & beverage products
₹13.93 crFY 2024-25
+1%2024–2025
—Not available
28 yr1998
0none in 3 months

Company that sources and connects buyers and sellers of fresh fruits and vegetables

Food & beverage products
₹12.90 crFY 2024-25
+55%2024–2025
—Not available
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months

Wholesale and exporter of spices

Food distributors
₹10.04 crFY 2024-25
+57%2024–2025
—Not available
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Brand offering yogurt products

Food & beverage products
₹8.43 crFY 2024-25
+94%2024–2025
18LinkedIn · Jul 2026
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Brand of jack-fruit snacks

Food & beverage products
₹3.10 crFY 2024-25
+123%2024–2025
—Not available
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months
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Explore food and agriculture companies in Ernakulam by what you are looking for

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Food & beverage brands and productsRestaurants, bakeries & cateringFood distributors, spice exporters & tradersFood processing & ingredients manufacturersOnline grocery & food retailersDairy, rice, grains & edible oils

Food & beverage brands and products

Packaged food, snacks, sweets, beverages and ingredient brands from Ernakulam.

  1. Avt Natural Products

    Manufacturer of plant-based extracts and natural ingredient solutions

    Alternative medicine products
    See in list
  2. Camerry

    Manufacturer of ice-cream products

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  3. Crust 'n' Crumb

    Developer, manufacturer, and marketer of baking solutions under its own brand

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  4. Grain N Grace

    Internet first brand of cakes and dessert mixes

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  5. Nallari Rice

    Brand of rice

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
29 companies in Ernakulam

Restaurants, bakeries & catering

Restaurant chains, bakeries, cafes and caterers in Ernakulam.

  1. Cafs

    Chain of restaurant serving multiple dishes and catering services

    Food service chains
    See in list
  2. Navya Bake Shop

    Retailer of baked goods, including cakes, pastries, and savory items

    Food service chains
    See in list
  3. ChicKing India

    Fast Food - ChicKing

    Food service chains
    See in list
  4. Myson

    Provider of bakery display units, commercial kitchen equipment, and domestic modular kitchens

    Foodservice equipment
    See in list
  5. Thara Coffee

    Provider of producer and exporter of coffee blends products

    Food service chains
    Website
9 companies in ErnakulamAll 706 food service chains companies in India →

Food distributors, spice exporters & traders

Wholesalers and exporters of spices, seafood, rice and other food products.

  1. Sijmak Exports

    Wholesale and exporter of spices

    Food distributors
    See in list
  2. Argeo Industries

    Retailer of black pepper for culinary and commercial applications

    Food distributors
    Website
  3. BR Global Trade

    Export-import company specializing in contract manufacturing of frozen food products

    Food distributors
    Website
  4. Cordialgramin Marketing And Consultancy

    Provider of deposit schemes, savings accounts, and loan options

    Agriculture trade associations
    Website
  5. EJ

    Retailer of catering, restaurant, and event essentials, plus hospitality solutions

    Food distributors
    Website
12 companies in ErnakulamAll 555 food distributors companies in India →

Food processing & ingredients manufacturers

Companies that process spices, coconut, bakery ingredients and other food products.

  1. Symega

    Provider of food ingredients processing services

    Food processing
    See in list
  2. Herbal Isolates

    Provider of new retail digital solutions for brands

    Food processing
    See in list
  3. Crust 'n' Crumb

    Developer, manufacturer, and marketer of baking solutions under its own brand

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  4. Parisudham

    Manufacturer of coconut oil, spices, and other edible oils

    Food processing
    See in list
  5. Eatme

    Provider of parotta processing services

    Food processing
    Website
12 companies in ErnakulamAll 1,154 food processing companies in India →

Online grocery & food retailers

Online grocery brands and retailers of organic, millet and everyday food products.

  1. Grain N Grace

    Internet first brand of cakes and dessert mixes

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  2. VinsFresh

    Company that sources and connects buyers and sellers of fresh fruits and vegetables

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  3. Raw Squeezed

    Online brand offering multi-category food products

    Food & beverage products
    Website
  4. Food Plus India

    Retailer of millet-based food products, spices, and related grocery items

    Food & beverage products
    Website
  5. Kerala Buys Local

    Retailer of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other products

    Food retailers
    Website
13 companies in ErnakulamAll 2,236 online grocery companies in India →

Dairy, rice, grains & edible oils

Makers of dairy products, rice, flour, coconut oil and other staples.

  1. Pavizham Healthier Diet

    Manufactures and exports rice-based products, including varieties of rice, rice bran oil, and traditional breakfast items

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  2. Nallari Rice

    Brand of rice

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  3. Parisudham

    Manufacturer of coconut oil, spices, and other edible oils

    Food processing
    See in list
  4. ROBIN FOOD RED BRAN RICE

    Internet-first brand offering rice

    Food & beverage products
    Website
  5. Mayil

    Retailer of rice

    Food & beverage products
    Website
12 companies in ErnakulamAll 1,154 food processing companies in India →

Food and agriculture startups in Ernakulam

Newer food and agriculture startups in Ernakulam.

  1. Argeo Industries

    Retailer of black pepper for culinary and commercial applications

    Food distributors
    Website
  2. Food Plus India

    Retailer of millet-based food products, spices, and related grocery items

    Food & beverage products
    Website
  3. Farmfed

    Brand of spices and pickles

    Food & beverage products
    Website
  4. Cappacale Foods

    Online platform offering organic food products

    Food retailers
    Website
  5. Kaze International

    Supplier of shrimp, frozen fish, cephalopods, and other seafood

    Aquaculture trading
    Website
13 companies in Ernakulam

Food and agriculture companies hiring in Ernakulam

Food and agriculture companies in Ernakulam with open roles.

  1. Cafs

    Chain of restaurant serving multiple dishes and catering services

    Food service chains
    See in list
  2. Intergrow Brands

    Manufacturer of spices, green tea, chocolate, extracts, and honey

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  3. Herbal Isolates

    Provider of new retail digital solutions for brands

    Food processing
    See in list
  4. Crust 'n' Crumb

    Developer, manufacturer, and marketer of baking solutions under its own brand

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  5. Pavizham Healthier Diet

    Manufactures and exports rice-based products, including varieties of rice, rice bran oil, and traditional breakfast items

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
8 companies in Ernakulam
The business behind the activity

Food and agriculture financials in Ernakulam

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 21 food and agriculture companies in Ernakulam for FY24-25 — 23 of the 62 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 85% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹5,218.67 cr

21 companies filing accounts

combined net profit₹314.72 cr

6.0% aggregate margin

are profitable81%

17 of 21 companies

median revenue~₹57.6 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth+15%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five85%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹2,536.65 crFY19-2018 filers
₹2,698.96 crFY20-2119 filers
₹3,829.93 crFY21-2223 filers
₹4,686.63 crFY22-2323 filers
₹4,725.48 crFY23-2423 filers
₹5,218.67 crFY24-2521 filers

The number of companies filing changes each year; the three-year cohort below compares like with like.

Like-for-like

The same 21 companies over three years

+14%
FY22-23₹4,560.46 cr₹415.09 cr net
FY23-24₹4,584.24 cr₹280.91 cr net
FY24-25₹5,218.67 cr₹314.72 cr net

Companies with accounts for all three years, so growth is not an artefact of who filed.

Scale and profit

Bigger companies are far more often profitable

Under ₹1 cr1100% profitable
₹1–10 cr2100% profitable
₹10–100 cr1060% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr7100% profitable
Over ₹1,000 cr1100% profitable

Companies by FY24-25 revenue. Bars show how many companies sit in each band.

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking6
0–20%7
20–50%4
50–100%3
Doubled+1

21 companies with accounts for both years; median growth +15%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

17profitable
4loss-making
6.0%aggregate margin
2.2%median margin

The aggregate margin is pulled up by a few large filers; the median shows the typical company.

Growth leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Fastest growing, FY24-25

CompanyGrowthRevenue
Sijmak ExportsSIJMAK EXPORTS PRIVATE LIMITED+57%₹10.04 cr
VinsFreshVIN'S FRESH PRIVATE LIMITED+55%₹12.90 cr
Grain N GraceGRAIN 'N' GRACE FOOD INGREDIENTS MANUFACTURING PRIVATE LIMITED+37%₹57.64 cr
CamerryNUTRICREAMS PRIVATE LIMITED+25%₹141.24 cr
Keram Oil MillsKERAM OIL MILLS PRIVATE LIMITED+22%₹134.04 cr
Synthite IndustriesSYNTHITE INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED+20%₹2,672.40 cr
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
Herbal IsolatesHERBAL ISOLATES PVT LTD15.2%₹114.97 cr
CafsANJALI HOTELS PVT LTD12.9%₹455.31 cr
Avt Natural ProductsAVT NATURAL PRODUCTS LIMITED7.1%₹536.50 cr
Synthite IndustriesSYNTHITE INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED6.7%₹2,672.40 cr
SymegaSYMEGA FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED6.6%₹576.20 cr
Navya Bake ShopNAVYA BAKES & CONFECTIONERIES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED4.4%₹75.46 cr
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Food & beverage products13₹3,389.39 cr~₹33.2 cr85%5.1%
Leaders

Largest food and agriculture companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
Synthite IndustriesSYNTHITE INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED₹2,672.40 cr₹179.41 cr6.7%+20%
SymegaSYMEGA FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED₹576.20 cr₹38.03 cr6.6%+15%
Avt Natural ProductsAVT NATURAL PRODUCTS LIMITED₹536.50 cr₹38.07 cr7.1%+4%
CafsANJALI HOTELS PVT LTD₹455.31 cr₹58.74 cr12.9%+16%
Intergrow BrandsIntergrow Brands Private Limited₹221.01 cr₹1.37 cr0.6%-6%
CamerryNUTRICREAMS PRIVATE LIMITED₹141.24 cr₹1.09 cr0.8%+25%
Keram Oil MillsKERAM OIL MILLS PRIVATE LIMITED₹134.04 cr₹30.63 lakh0.2%+22%
Herbal IsolatesHERBAL ISOLATES PVT LTD₹114.97 cr₹17.52 cr15.2%+2%
Navya Bake ShopNAVYA BAKES & CONFECTIONERIES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹75.46 cr₹3.34 cr4.4%+16%
ChicKing IndiaCHANNEL FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED₹60.55 cr−₹15.91 lakh-0.3%-12%
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Standalone annual accounts filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Brands that share one legal entity are shown together and counted once.

Industry landscape report

Food and Agriculture Industry Landscape of India

The financials above are one chapter. The full food and agriculture landscape of Ernakulam maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

  • Market map of every sub-sector
  • Funding & company formation by year
  • Revenue, profit & financial strength
  • Digital footprint: traffic, apps, releases
  • Hiring, skills & pay
  • Founders & leaders
  • News & sentiment
  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
Read the food and agriculture landscape of Ernakulam
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Capital & corporate activity

Food and agriculture funding and M&A across India

2,444 recorded equity rounds have gone to 16,235 food and agriculture companies in India — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Ernakulam compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months76

US$339.10m

equity rounds, last 24 months284

US$979.11m

raised over five yearsUS$4.31bn

1,266 rounds in India

M&A deals, India359

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into food and agriculture in India

amount rounds
$582m2018141
$442m2019165
$384m2020158
$934m2021237
$1.2bn2022273
$628m2023243
$731m2024263
$581m2025193
$236m202657

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2022, with US$1.20bn across 273 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$132.20m264 rounds · median US$110k
SeedUS$444.86m671 rounds · median US$343k
Series AUS$709.06m172 rounds · median US$2.99m
Series BUS$729.90m69 rounds · median US$7.14m
Series CUS$674.96m40 rounds · median US$12.03m
Series D+US$1.44bn40 rounds · median US$19.85m
Private equityUS$178.24m10 rounds · median US$20.50m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Online groceryUS$1.05bn248 rounds · 81 companies
Food & beverage productsUS$1.01bn476 rounds · 215 companies
Food service chainsUS$693.10m208 rounds · 80 companies
Alcoholic beverage productsUS$411.89m99 rounds · 42 companies
Food processingUS$323.26m58 rounds · 32 companies
Consumer and sme loansUS$163.10m11 rounds · 2 companies
Crop inputsUS$150.94m8 rounds · 6 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in India

330Acquisition
26Merger
1Takeover

Most active acquirers

  1. Tilaknagar industries19
  2. Devyani international15
  3. Varun beverages12
  4. Mahindra & mahindra9
  5. Allied blenders and distillers7

Most acquired or merged

  1. Adani wilmar10
  2. Wellbeing nutrition8
  3. Balaji wafers8
  4. Sapphire Foods India6
  5. Haldiram’s5

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

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Founders and momentum in Ernakulam

Meet the people behind food and agriculture companies in Ernakulam. 22 of 62 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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The most common specialisations among food and agriculture companies in Ernakulam. Open a company to see what it sells, who runs it and how far it has come.

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