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PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 2146114
PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 2146114
Dairy Products and Alternatives in India
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Dairy products and alternatives in India is expected to deliver double-digit growth in 2026, reaching INR3,447.2 billion, notably outpacing regional averages in Asia Pacific due to the combined effects of premiumisation, price increases and the entrenched role of packaged dairy in daily diets. This sustained momentum, supported by an anticipated population of 1,477 million and robust GDP growth of 7%, positions India as one of the most attractive options for both established and new entrants, wi...
Euromonitor International's Dairy Products and Alternatives in India report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2021-2025, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are currently shaping the market along with prospects for the next five years, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.
Product coverage: Baby Food, Dairy, Plant-based Dairy.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
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- Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
List Of Contents And Tables
Executive Summary
- 2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Key Industry Trends
- CHART 1 Key Industry Trends for Dairy Products and Alternatives
Industry Performance
- Brands Leverage Protein Claims to Make Functional Wellness Mainstream
- Price Hikes Increase Value Consciousness Amid Cost Pressures
- CHART 2 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 3 Value Sales by Category 2026
What's Next?
- Urban Households to Adopt Premium Dairy Products for Daily Nutrition Gains
- CHART 4 Analyst Insight for Dairy Products and Alternatives
- Packaged Brands to Win Trust as Shoppers Reject Loose and Homemade Options
- CHART 5 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 6 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Gujarat Sustains Lead as Digital-First Brands Raise Competition
- CHART 7 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 8 Brand Shares 2026
Channels
- Small Local Grocers Provide Easy Access to Frequently Purchased Dairy Products
- Quick Commerce Accelerates Impulse-Led Sales for Premium Formats
- CHART 9 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Products
- Nandini Transforms Daily Staples with Protein-Led Wellness Claims
- CHART 10 Nandini Expands Everyday Wellness with Protein Milk and Paneer
- Amul and Mother Dairy Raise Prices to Manage Inflation
- CHART 11 Major Dairy Brands Hike Prices as Cost Pressures Intensify
- Wellness-Led Innovation Accelerates Competitive Realignment across Indian Dairy
Economic Context
- CHART 12 Economic Context for Dairy Products and Alternatives
- CHART 13 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 14 Inflation 2021-2031
Consumer Context
- CHART 15 Consumer Context for Dairy Products and Alternatives
- CHART 16 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 17 Population by Generation 2026
- CHART 18 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- Country Reports Disclaimer
BABY FOOD IN INDIA
Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Baby Food Summary
Key Industry Trends
- CHART 19 Key Industry Trends for Baby Food
Industry Performance
- Goods and Tax Reduction Unlocks Access to Packaged Nutrition
- CHART 20 Gst Reduction on Infant Milk Formula Supports Affordability and Growth
- Established Formula Brands Expand Reach through Price Intervention
- New-Age Brands Address Urban Demand for Natural Baby Food
- CHART 21 New-Age Brands Offer Clean-Label Propositions
- CHART 22 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 23 Value Sales by Category 2026
What's Next?
- Parents to Embrace Convenient Formats as Dual-Income Households Rise
- CHART 24 Analyst Insight for Baby Food
- New-Age Brands to Target Urban Families with Clean-Label Snacks
- Regulatory Changes and E-Commerce to Reshape Brand Strategies and Reach
- CHART 25 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 26 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Nestle Sustains Dominance as New Brands Intensify Competition
- CHART 27 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 28 Brand Shares 2026
Channels
- Health and Beauty Specialists Secure Parental Trust as Key Outlet
- Quick Commerce Accelerates Digital Baby Food Discovery and Trial
- CHART 29 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Products
- Functional Formulation Elevates Nutritional Sophistication
- Format and Packaging Design Adapt to Developmental Stages
- Processing Technology Facilitates Innovation
Economic Context
- CHART 30 Economic Context for Baby Food
- CHART 31 Real Gdp Growth 2020-2030
- CHART 32 Inflation 2020-2030
Consumer Context
- CHART 33 Consumer Context for Baby Food
- CHART 34 Population 2020-2030
- CHART 35 Population by Generation 2025
- Country Reports Disclaimer
BUTTER AND SPREADS IN INDIA
Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Butter and Spreads Summary
Industry Performance
- Ghee Brands Raise Prices to Protect Margins as Costs Surge
- CHART 36 Parag Milk Foods Raises Gowardhan Ghee Prices
- Grb Sets New Standards for Pricing and Quality Reassurance
- CHART 37 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 38 Value Sales by Category 2026
What's Next?
- Ghee Suppliers to Leverage Health Positioning to Drive Premiumisation
- Butter to Face Rising Competition as Health Claims Reshape Choices
- Price Sensitivity and Trust to Reshape Branding and Packaging Strategies
- CHART 39 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 40 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Amul Extends Lead as Premium Ghee Brands Disrupt Urban Habits
- CHART 41 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 42 Brand Shares 2026
Channels
- Kirana Stores Maintain Dominance as Modern Trade Accelerates Premiumisation
- Quick Commerce Platforms Drive Trial and Premium Brand Discovery
- CHART 43 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Economic Context
- CHART 44 Economic Context for Butter and Spreads
- CHART 45 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 46 Inflation 2021-2031
Consumer Context
- CHART 47 Consumer Context for Butter and Spreads
- CHART 48 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 49 Population by Generation 2026
- CHART 50 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- Country Reports Disclaimer
CHEESE IN INDIA
Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Cheese Summary
Key Industry Trends
- CHART 51 Key Industry Trends for Cheese
Industry Performance
- High-Protein Innovation Boosts Daily Relevance of Cheese
- Paneer Gains Mainstream Traction as High-Protein Demand Surges
- Cheese Brands Redefine Cheese Usage as an Everyday Snack
- CHART 52 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 53 Value Sales by Category 2026
What's Next?
- Packaged Paneer Brands to Leverage Protein Claims to Win Urban Consumers
- CHART 54 Analyst Insight for Cheese
- Processed Cheese Brands to Introduce New Formats to Drive Frequent Snacking
- CHART 55 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 56 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Gujarat Co-Operative Milk Marketing Federation Leverages Portfolio as Urban Rivals Intensify
- Cheese Brands Target Urban, Health-Savvy Consumers
- CHART 57 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 58 Brand Shares 2026
Channels
- Kirana Stores Anchor Household Cheese Sales as Quick Commerce Expands Reach
- Blinkit and Zepto Accelerate Packaged Paneer Adoption with Rapid Delivery
- CHART 59 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Products
- Nandini Drives New Usage with Targeted Innovation
- CHART 60 Nandini Launches High-Protein Paneer
- Britannia Repositions Cheese as a Convenient Snack
- CHART 61 Britannia Reframes Cheese as Everyday Snack
- Nutritional Branding Sets Packaged Dairy Apart
Economic Context
- CHART 62 Economic Context for Cheese
- CHART 63 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 64 Inflation 2021-2031
Consumer Context
- CHART 65 Consumer Context for Cheese
- CHART 66 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 67 Population by Generation 2026
- CHART 68 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- Country Reports Disclaimer
DRINKING MILK PRODUCTS IN INDIA
Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Drinking Milk Products Summary
Key Industry Trends
- CHART 69 Key Industry Trends for Drinking Milk Products
Industry Performance
- Brands Adjust Pricing as Rising Costs Reshape Purchasing Behaviour
- Companies Leverage Protein Claims to Expand Appeal and Drive Premiumisation
- CHART 70 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 71 Value Sales by Category 2026
What's Next?
- Protein-Rich Launches Set to Target Urban Buyers Seeking Everyday Nutrition
- CHART 72 Analyst Insight for Drinking Milk Products
- Doorstep Delivery and Transparent Labelling to Deepen Brand Loyalty Amid Cost Pressures
- CHART 73 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 74 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Gujarat Co-Operative Milk Marketing Federation Leverages Trust and Reach to Sustain Its Lead
- CHART 75 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 76 Brand Shares 2026
Channels
- Small Local Grocers Sustain Everyday Sales
- Quick Commerce and App-Based Delivery Brands Expand Reach of Premium Milk Formats
- CHART 77 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Products
- Amul Responds to Cost and Nutrition Demands with Price Hikes
- CHART 78 Amul Raises Milk Prices Amid Cost Pressures
- Protein Claims Intensify Competition and Reshape Consumer Behaviour
- CHART 79 Nandini Launches Protein Milk
Economic Context
- CHART 80 Economic Context for Drinking Milk Products
- CHART 81 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 82 Inflation 2021-2031
Consumer Context
- CHART 83 Consumer Context for Drinking Milk Products
- CHART 84 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 85 Population by Generation 2026
- CHART 86 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- Country Reports Disclaimer
YOGHURT AND SOUR MILK PRODUCTS IN INDIA
Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products Summary
Key Industry Trends
- CHART 87 Key Industry Trends for Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
Industry Performance
- Dairy Brands Expand Wellness through Functional Innovation
- Protein Sour Milk Products Redefine Everyday Dairy Routines
- CHART 88 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 89 Value Sales by Category 2026
What's Next?
- Probiotic Curd and High-Protein Lassi to Accelerate Shift to Packaged Formats
- CHART 90 Analyst Insight for Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
- Brands to Formalise Gut Health Claims to Drive Premiumisation and Differentiation
- CHART 91 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 92 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Gujarat and Karnataka Sustain Leadership as Health Claims Fuel Competition
- Country Delight and Akshayakalpa Drive Premiumisation Upsurge
- CHART 93 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 94 Brand Shares 2026
Channels
- Small Local Grocers Sustain Dominance as Quick Commerce Expands Reach
- Quick Commerce Platforms Attract Urban Shoppers with Instant Delivery
- CHART 95 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Products
- Nandini'S Curd Caters to Health-Conscious Consumers
- CHART 96 Nandini Launches Probiotic Curd for Everyday Wellness
- Country Delight Meets Consumer Expectations with Protein Buttermilk
- CHART 97 Country Delight Launches Protein Buttermilk
- Wellness Propositions Fuel Urban Premiumisation
Economic Context
- CHART 98 Economic Context for Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
- CHART 99 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 100 Inflation 2021-2031
Consumer Context
- CHART 101 Consumer Context for Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
- CHART 102 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 103 Population by Generation 2026
- CHART 104 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- Country Reports Disclaimer
OTHER DAIRY IN INDIA
Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Other Dairy Summary
Key Industry Trends
- CHART 105 Key Industry Trends for Other Dairy
Industry Performance
- Role of Condensed Milk Expands through Flavour Innovation
- Coffee Whiteners Lead Value While Cream Accelerates Usage Occasions
- Brands Reshape Traditional Dessert Ingredients to Appeal to Modern Households
- CHART 106 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 107 Value Sales by Category 2026
What's Next?
- Coffee Whiteners to Anchor Value as Cream Accelerates Usage
- CHART 108 Analyst Insight for Other Dairy
- Condensed Milk to Leverages Home Baking to Drive Premiumisation
- CHART 109 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 110 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Gujarat Co-Operative Milk Marketing Federation and Nestle Defend Share as New Rivals Diversify
- CHART 111 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 112 Brand Shares 2026
Channels
- Small Local Grocers Sustain Mass Reach for Established Brands
- E-Commerce Platforms Fuel Last-Minute and Premium Purchases
- CHART 113 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Products
- Milky Mist Expands Products to Drive At-Home Indulgence
- CHART 114 Milky Mist Launches Chocolate Condensed Milk
- Flavour Innovation and Pack Formats Support Premiumisation
- CHART 115 Hatsun Introduces Fresh Cream to Broaden Usage
Economic Context
- CHART 116 Economic Context for Other Dairy
- CHART 117 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 118 Inflation 2021-2031
Consumer Context
- CHART 119 Consumer Context for Other Dairy
- CHART 120 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 121 Population by Generation 2026
- CHART 122 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- Country Reports Disclaimer
PLANT-BASED DAIRY IN INDIA
Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Plant-Based Dairy Summary
Key Industry Trends
- CHART 123 Key Industry Trends for Plant-Based Dairy
Industry Performance
- High-Protein Claims Attract Urban Consumers
- Coconut Milk Options Offer Versatility in Cooking and Beverages
- CHART 124 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 125 Value Sales by Category 2026
What's Next?
- Plant-Based Brands Expected to Diversify Offerings with New Flavours
- Protein Fortification and Health Claims to Drive Mainstream Adoption
- CHART 126 Analyst Insight for Plant-Based Dairy
- CHART 127 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 128 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Hershey India Sustains Lead as New Entrants Drive Fragmentation
- CHART 129 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 130 Brand Shares 2026
Channels
- Small Local Grocers Dominate Plant-Based Dairy Distribution
- Blinkit and Instamart Boost Digital Reach for Healthier Shoppers
- CHART 131 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Products
- CHART 132 So Good India Launches High-Protein Plant-Based Milk
- So Good India Redefines Daily Nutrition with High-Protein Milk Launches
- CHART 133 Royal Grove Introduces Two Variants of Coconut Milk
- Royal Grove Expands with Differentiated Coconut Milk Offerings
Economic Context
- CHART 134 Economic Context for Plant-Based Dairy
- CHART 135 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 136 Inflation 2021-2031
Consumer Context
- CHART 137 Consumer Context for Plant-Based Dairy
- CHART 138 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 139 Population by Generation 2026
- CHART 140 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- Country Reports Disclaimer
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