
Akshayakalpa bets on new fortified products and farmer partnerships to solve India’s protein deficiency, challenging major cooperatives with a premium organic dairy model.
The rapidly expanding premium dairy segment in India is being redefined by innovative players focusing on value-added products and direct-to-consumer models. Akshayakalpa Organic, a key challenger backed by A91 Partners, is spearheading this shift. Its strategy involves significantly scaling its operations by partnering with more dairy farmers and increasing capacity utilization at its three major production and assembly clusters located in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. Currently processing 1.75 lakh litres of milk daily and engaging 2,200 farmers, the company aims to boost its current 50% facility capacity to 70% by next year, fueling expansion into western regions.
Central to Akshayakalpa’s aggressive growth plan is addressing India’s protein deficiency, a condition estimated by the Indian Market Research Bureau to affect over 75% of the population. The company views milk, due to its high consumption frequency and accessibility, as the ideal vehicle for nutritional improvement. Its initial success is already heavily dependent on this product category, with milk sales currently accounting for nearly two-thirds (65%) of its total business revenue.
This protein-centric strategy was marked by the launch of a new high-protein milk, the company’s first major product rollout in nine years. The tetra-pack beverage delivers a substantial 25 gm of protein in a 250 ml serving, positioning it as a direct and easy-to-use alternative to traditional whey protein powders and supplements. This move places Akshayakalpa in direct competition with high-protein offerings already established by major industry players, including Amul, Mother Dairy, and Country Delight, highlighting a key battleground in the value-added dairy space.
Despite its current smaller scale compared to giants like Amul or established private firms like Hatsun Agro and Heritage Foods, Akshayakalpa commands a distinct brand premium due to its strong organic dairy positioning. For instance, its organic pasteurized cow milk retails for ₹42 per half-litre, significantly higher than the ₹24 price point for a comparable toned milk from the Karnataka Milk Federation’s Nandini brand. This premium pricing model—shared by peers such as Sid’s Farm and iD Fresh—demonstrates the robust consumer demand for specialized, premium-quality dairy products in urban markets.
The company anticipates this sharp focus on protein-fortified dairy—including milk, curd, and paneer—will significantly contribute to its projected operating revenue growth of over 50%, targeting nearly ₹600 crore in fiscal 2026. This expected financial trajectory reflects the strong market “tailwinds” identified by venture capital analysts, driven by increasing awareness in urban India that protein is an essential nutrient for health. Akshayakalpa is thus part of a new wave of dairy companies leveraging technology, home delivery, and premium product formulation to capture high-value consumer segments.
Source: Find the complete market analysis in Livemint: https://www.livemint.com/companies/dairy-akshayakalpa-protein-milk-country-delight-milky-mist-basket-11762170286462.html
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