India's maturing food processing industry, no longer in its infancy, holds the potential for a transformative journey aimed at minimising waste, increasing value, and propelling economic growth.

While government policies and support remain crucial, investments in infrastructure and innovation are essential to unlock the industry's full capabilities. An advanced food processing industry, equipped with cutting-edge processing techniques, plays a central role in waste reduction, value enhancement, promotion of crop diversification, improvement of farmers' income, creation of employment opportunities, and augmentation of export revenue. Moreover, it addresses critical challenges associated with food security, mitigates food inflation, and ensures nutritious food for the population. The industry needs to increase its Gross Value Added (GVA) contribution by 2047 to positioning India as a global leader in processed food exports, highlighting its pivotal role in shaping the country's economic future.

Our solutions

  • Analyse market factors such as size and supply-demand gaps
  • Location and catchment analysis for production clusters
  • Explore opportunities in processing, export, and import, considering the presence of large anchor customers.
  • Evaluate the feasibility with a "Go or No-Go" assessment for clients
  • Guide clients in leveraging financial grants from state and central governments
  • Provide assistance in optimising the use of financial support for project implementation
  • Compile and prepare the detailed project report (DPR).
  • Finalise processing technology and engineering designs for the project.
  • Facilitate financial closure for the project.
  • Manage the submission of the project for leveraging grants and incentives.
Accelerating growth through coordinated policy

Accelerating growth through coordinated policy

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The challenge
An institution required strategic and technical support to strengthen multiple food processing initiatives and drive value chain impact.
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How we helped
We provided advisory across scheme design, appraisal, infrastructure analysis, capacity building and stakeholder convergence to enhance programme effectiveness.
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The results
Improved coordination, enhanced enterprise access to infrastructure and finance, and strengthened long-term policy direction across the food processing ecosystem.