Heritage Foods Plans Major Expansion with ₹4,000 Crore Investment

Heritage Foods, a prominent player in the Indian dairy industry, has unveiled an ambitious plan to double its milk procurement capacity to 40 lakh liters per day. This expansion is part of a ₹4,000 crore investment strategy spearheaded by Vice Chairman and Managing Director Nara Bhuvaneswari and Executive Director Nara Brahmani.

The company, which operates across 16 states, has grown significantly from its initial turnover of ₹4.5 crore in 1993-94. Its current portfolio includes milk, ghee, curd, and various value-added dairy products. Heritage Foods' leadership emphasizes a combination of grassroots farmer empowerment and technological innovation.

Bhuvaneswari's management style involves direct engagement with farmers and consumers, which has led to policies that ensure supply chain integrity. Initiatives include the use of milk analyzers, digital payments every 10 days, and the Vet+ app for farmer assistance. Her efforts were recently recognized with the Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Governance.

Nara Brahmani, with her international experience and education from Stanford Graduate School of Business, focuses on research and development, strategic resource allocation, and digital transformation. Her vision is for Heritage Foods to become India's most admired dairy nutrition company by 2030.

The company's strategic goals include doubling milk procurement capacity within five years, enhancing market share, and expanding its range of value-added products across its operations. This initiative represents a significant commitment to securing high-quality milk volume and supporting multi-state expansion.