Osam Dairy, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Jharkhand, is an integrated regional dairy enterprise with a strong presence in eastern India. The company built an impressive cold chain network and a procurement system that sources milk directly from over 60,000 farmers in Bihar and Jharkhand. This localized model was central to Aavishkaar Capital’s investment thesis, which focused on generating both financial returns and a positive social impact by uplifting rural livelihoods and providing stable incomes.

The acquisition allows Dodla Dairy to strategically expand its operations into key regions like Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, leveraging Osam’s established market presence and extensive distribution network. This move is a clear example of how consolidation in the agribusiness sector can be a driver of market growth and geographic expansion. The transaction underscores the value placed on strong, regionally-focused dairy enterprises with deep community roots.

The success of the investment is highlighted by the growth Osam Dairy experienced under Aavishkaar’s partnership. According to Vineet Rai, the company more than tripled its milk procurement and processing capacity, significantly grew its branded portfolio, and strengthened its rural and urban distribution channels. This strong performance and foundational growth made Osam an attractive target for acquisition, validating the investment firm’s strategy of backing resilient, socially-minded ventures.