
Major milk processing investment set to boost jobs, regional supply and value-added dairy growth.
Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government to invest ₹1,130 crore in a new milk processing and dairy products facility in the state, marking a major expansion outside its home base in Tamil Nadu. The agreement was formalized at the World Economic Forum in Davos, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Milky Mist CEO K Rathnam present, highlighting the company’s strategic push into western India.
The planned facility will initially be capable of processing 10 lakh litres of milk per day, with the option to scale up to 25 lakh litres per day in later phases, reflecting Milky Mist’s long-term vision for capacity growth. Located on a 48.15-acre plot allotted by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), the unit’s staged development aims to meet rising dairy demand while integrating with local milk supply chains.
Milky Mist’s Maharashtra plant will produce a diversified portfolio of value-added dairy products, including paneer, yoghurt, curd, mozzarella cheese, ice cream, butter and ghee, positioning the company to tap into both traditional and emerging consumer segments. The emphasis on higher-value products aligns with broader industry trends toward premiumization and margin enhancement in dairy processing.
The investment is also expected to generate around 800 direct jobs, providing a significant employment boost to the region and supporting economic development within the state’s dairy ecosystem. By sourcing milk locally, the facility is poised to create more stable market opportunities for Maharashtra’s milk producers, strengthening supply chain linkages and rural incomes.
For the international dairy community, Milky Mist’s expansion underscores India’s evolving dairy landscape, where private players are scaling infrastructure to meet domestic demand and competitive pressures. This project complements Milky Mist’s broader growth trajectory — including its planned IPO and technology-driven operations — and highlights how strategic processing investments can drive regional market penetration and value-added product leadership.
Source: AgriMoon – https://agrimoon.com/milky-mist-dairy-food-to-invest-%E2%82%B91130-crore-in-maharashtra-dairy-unit-create-800-jobs/
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