Date: September 10, 2026
Facility Commissioning Details
- Milky Mist Dairy Food Limited commissioned a new state-of-the-art Skyr and Greek Yogurt manufacturing plant at its integrated manufacturing facility in Perundurai, Tamil Nadu
- The plant uses Ultrafiltration Technology and represents an investment of approximately ₹40 crore
- Processing capacity: 150 tonnes per day
- The company was the first in India to introduce Ultrafiltration technology for manufacturing Skyr and Greek Yogurt in 2022
- The new facility was developed following extensive evaluation of global manufacturing technologies
Capacity Expansion Context
- The company installed its customized multi-product yogurt manufacturing facility in 2022 with capacity of about 20 tonnes per day
- Annual demand for the category has grown by more than 50% since 2022
- Demand for high-protein yogurts has more than doubled in recent months
- The expansion addresses growing consumer preference for convenient, protein-rich food products
Strategic Significance
- The facility forms part of Milky Mist's broader expansion and modernisation programme at Perundurai
- This was one of the stated objects of the Company's initial public offering
- The commissioning represents translation of the Company's capital investment programme into operational capacity
- Expected to increase availability of Skyr and Greek Yogurt portfolio and support future revenue growth
- Strengthens Company's position in India's rapidly developing high-protein dairy segment
Management Commentary
- Dr. K Rathnam, Wholetime Director and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "High-protein nutrition is moving from a niche preference to an increasingly mainstream consumption trend"
- He noted the expansion provides scale to serve rising demand, accelerate innovation and expand the category
- The investment creates a robust platform for sustained profitable growth
Company Background
- Milky Mist is a leading value added dairy and packaged food company in India
- Diversified portfolio spanning paneer, cheese, curd, butter, ghee, yogurt, ice cream and UHT products, along with frozen, ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook foods and chocolates
- Operates under brands including 'Milky Mist', 'SmartChef', 'Capella', 'Briyas' and 'Asal'
- As of June 30, 2026: 22 product categories with 640+ SKUs
- Revenue grew at CAGR of 31.26% between FY2024 and FY2026, reaching ₹3,138.36 crore in FY2026
- FY2026 position: Largest private packaged paneer brand in India's organised market, largest private packaged cheese brand in South India, among top two private packaged yogurt brands in India