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2026 Developments
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, with growth underpinned by urbanisation, rising incomes and the shift from loose to packaged offerings. Success in this environment requires a dual focus: Brands must position health and wellness benefits as mainstream through explicit protein, probiotic and nutrition claims while maintaining affordability and trust, as inflationary pressure and cost-led price increases drive heightened value sensitivity and closer brand scrutiny. As innovation shifts the core of dairy products and alternatives from commodity to functional nutrition, businesses must combine local credibility, targeted wellness claims and channel agility to capture share in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Dairy Products and Alternatives industry in India with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Dairy Products and Alternatives industry in India, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Dairy Products and Alternatives in India report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Dairy Products and Alternatives in India?
- Which are the leading brands in Dairy Products and Alternatives in India?
- How are products distributed in Dairy Products and Alternatives in India?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Dairy Products and Alternatives?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in India?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Dairy Products and Alternatives in India
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Chart 1 Key Industry Trends for Dairy Products and Alternatives
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
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
Gujarat Sustains Lead as Digital-First Brands Raise Competition
Chart 7 Company Shares 2026
Chart 8 Brand Shares 2026
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
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
Chart 12 Economic Context for Dairy Products and Alternatives
Chart 13 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 14 Inflation 2021-2031
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
Baby Food in India
Key Data Insights
Baby Food Summary
Chart 19 Key Industry Trends for Baby Food
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
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
Nestlé Sustains Dominance as New Brands Intensify Competition
Chart 27 Company Shares 2026
Chart 28 Brand Shares 2026
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
Functional Formulation Elevates Nutritional Sophistication
Format and Packaging Design Adapt to Developmental Stages
Processing Technology Facilitates Innovation
Chart 30 Economic Context for Baby Food
Chart 31 Real Gdp Growth 2020-2030
Chart 32 Inflation 2020-2030
Chart 33 Consumer Context for Baby Food
Chart 34 Population 2020-2030
Chart 35 Population by Generation 2025
Butter and Spreads in India
Key Data Insights
Butter and Spreads Summary
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
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
Amul Extends Lead as Premium Ghee Brands Disrupt Urban Habits
Chart 41 Company Shares 2026
Chart 42 Brand Shares 2026
Kirana Stores Maintain Dominance as Modern Trade Accelerates Premiumisation
Quick Commerce Platforms Drive Trial and Premium Brand Discovery
Chart 43 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Chart 44 Economic Context for Butter and Spreads
Chart 45 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 46 Inflation 2021-2031
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
Cheese in India
Key Data Insights
Cheese Summary
Chart 51 Key Industry Trends for Cheese
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
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
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
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
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
Chart 62 Economic Context for Cheese
Chart 63 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 64 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 65 Consumer Context for Cheese
Chart 66 Population 2021-2031
Chart 67 Population by Generation 2026
Chart 68 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
Drinking Milk Products in India
Key Data Insights
Drinking Milk Products Summary
Chart 69 Key Industry Trends for Drinking Milk Products
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
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
Gujarat Co-Operative Milk Marketing Federation Leverages Trust and Reach to Sustain Its Lead
Chart 75 Company Shares 2026
Chart 76 Brand Shares 2026
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
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
Chart 80 Economic Context for Drinking Milk Products
Chart 81 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 82 Inflation 2021-2031
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
Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in India
Key Data Insights
Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products Summary
Chart 87 Key Industry Trends for Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
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
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
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
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
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
Chart 98 Economic Context for Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
Chart 99 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 100 Inflation 2021-2031
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
Other Dairy in India
Key Data Insights
Other Dairy Summary
Chart 105 Key Industry Trends for Other Dairy
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
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
Gujarat Co-Operative Milk Marketing Federation and Nestlé Defend Share as New Rivals Diversify
Chart 111 Company Shares 2026
Chart 112 Brand Shares 2026
Small Local Grocers Sustain Mass Reach for Established Brands
E-Commerce Platforms Fuel Last-Minute and Premium Purchases
Chart 113 Retail Channels 2021-2026
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
Chart 116 Economic Context for Other Dairy
Chart 117 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 118 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 119 Consumer Context for Other Dairy
Chart 120 Population 2021-2031
Chart 121 Population by Generation 2026
Chart 122 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
Plant-Based Dairy in India
Key Data Insights
Plant-Based Dairy Summary
Chart 123 Key Industry Trends for Plant-Based Dairy
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
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
Hershey India Sustains Lead as New Entrants Drive Fragmentation
Chart 129 Company Shares 2026
Chart 130 Brand Shares 2026
Small Local Grocers Dominate Plant-Based Dairy Distribution
Blinkit and Instamart Boost Digital Reach for Healthier Shoppers
Chart 131 Retail Channels 2021-2026
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
Chart 134 Economic Context for Plant-Based Dairy
Chart 135 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 136 Inflation 2021-2031
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
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The following categories and subcategories are included:
Dairy Products and Alternatives
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- Dried Baby Food
- Prepared Baby Food
- Other Baby Food
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- Liquid Standard Milk Formula
- Powder Standard Milk Formula
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- Liquid Follow-on Milk Formula
- Powder Follow-on Milk Formula
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- Liquid Growing-Up Milk Formula
- Powder Growing-Up Milk Formula
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- Liquid Special Baby Milk Formula
- Powder Special Baby Milk Formula
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- Butter
- Cooking Fats
- Margarine and Spreads
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- Spreadable Cheese
- Processed Cheese excl Spreadable
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- Packaged Hard Cheese
- Unpackaged Hard Cheese
- Soft Cheese
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- Dairy Only Flavoured Milk Drinks
- Flavoured Milk Drinks with Fruit Juice
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- Fat-free Fresh Milk
- Semi Skimmed Fresh Milk
- Full Fat Fresh Milk
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- Fat-free Shelf Stable Milk
- Semi Skimmed Shelf Stable Milk
- Full Fat Shelf Stable Milk
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- Goat Milk
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- Powder Milk
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- Sour Milk Products
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- Drinking Yoghurt
- Flavoured Yoghurt
- Plain Yoghurt
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- Chilled Dairy Desserts
- Shelf Stable Dairy Desserts
- Chilled Snacks
- Coffee Whiteners
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- Flavoured Condensed Milk
- Plain Condensed Milk
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- Flavoured Fromage Frais and Quark
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- Plant-based Yoghurt
- Plant-based Cheese
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