Date: September 21, 2026
Board Meeting Outcomes
- The Company proposes to augment its paneer manufacturing capacity by approximately 60 MT per day through brownfield and greenfield expansion initiatives
- Upon completion, the Company's aggregate paneer manufacturing capacity will increase from 20 MT per day to approximately 80 MT per day
- Investment required: ₹100 Crore (approximately)
- Mode of financing: Internal accruals/Borrowings/Lease
- Period for capacity addition: Financial Year 2027-28
Expansion / Strategic Actions
Capacity Details:
- Existing capacity: 20 MT per day (close to full utilization)
- Proposed additional capacity: 60 MT per day
- Final aggregate capacity: 80 MT per day
Location:
- Manchar, Maharashtra
- Palamaner, Andhra Pradesh
Timeline:
- Expected commissioning: June 2027
- Implementation period: Financial Year 2027-28
Product Scope:
- Regular paneer
- High protein paneer
Strategic Rationale:
- To support the Company's future business plans and capacity requirements due to growing market demand
- To capitalize on market shift from unorganized to organized players (currently 5-6% organized)
- To strengthen national footprint across standard and high-protein ranges
- To leverage manufacturing scale and packaging innovation for wider distribution
Market Context
Company Business:
- Value added products contribute more than 90% of company's turnover
- Paneer is a flagship category growing by 28% over the last two years
- Company offers shelf life of up to 75 days without preservatives through advanced manufacturing and packaging technology
Market Size:
- Indian paneer market valued at ₹73,140 crore in 2025 (IMARC report)
- Projected to reach ₹2.15 lakh crore by 2034
- CAGR of 12.34% between 2026 and 2034
Distribution Channels:
- General Trade
- Modern Trade
- Quick Commerce
- Ecommerce
- HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, Catering)