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ITC Expands Branded Milk Business in East India
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 05:01 PM
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ITC has announced the expansion of its dairy operations in East India, focusing on branded milk products.
ITC Ltd, the Indian conglomerate known for its diversified portfolio, is moving ahead with a strategic push into the dairy sector in East India. The company plans to increase its presence in the region by launching branded milk products aimed at urban and semi‑urban consumers.
The expansion is part of ITC's broader effort to grow its food and agribusiness businesses beyond its traditional tobacco and packaged foods segments. By focusing on branded milk, ITC seeks to capture a share of the growing demand for packaged dairy in states such as West Bengal, Odisha and Bihar.
Industry observers note that the move aligns with the company's recent investments in cold chain infrastructure and partnerships with local dairy farmers, which are essential for ensuring product quality and supply consistency. ITC's entry into the branded milk market adds another competitor to an already crowded dairy landscape in the eastern region.
The company has not disclosed specific timelines or investment amounts, but the announcement underscores its confidence in the long‑term growth potential of the Indian dairy market.
The expansion is part of ITC's broader effort to grow its food and agribusiness businesses beyond its traditional tobacco and packaged foods segments. By focusing on branded milk, ITC seeks to capture a share of the growing demand for packaged dairy in states such as West Bengal, Odisha and Bihar.
Industry observers note that the move aligns with the company's recent investments in cold chain infrastructure and partnerships with local dairy farmers, which are essential for ensuring product quality and supply consistency. ITC's entry into the branded milk market adds another competitor to an already crowded dairy landscape in the eastern region.
The company has not disclosed specific timelines or investment amounts, but the announcement underscores its confidence in the long‑term growth potential of the Indian dairy market.