Dairy sector to see Rs 140-billion investment in 3 years: CRISIL

Companies with a focus on value-added products are set to do well but those with focus on bulk liquid milk selling would remain laggards, says the study, due to oversupply of liquid milk as commodity

Encouraged by rising demand for value-added products, the dairy sector in India is likely to see Rs 130-140 billion of investment in the next three years, says rating agency CRISIL.
 
To strengthen the procurement and processing infrastructure, companies in the organised sector have invested a similar amount in the past three years. CRISIL’s recent study says the Indian dairy industry would see compounded annual growth (CAGR) of 14-15 per cent annually for the next three years.
 
Companies with a focus on value-added products are set to do well but those with focus on bulk liquid milk selling would