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Milky Mist plans ₹2,035 crore IPO in 2026

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Date
Company
Milky Mist
What it does
Premium dairy products company
Kind
IPO
Amount
₹2,035 crore
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

Milky Mist makes premium dairy products like Greek yoghurt and protein cheese

What happened

It plans a ₹2,035 crore IPO in 2026 after regulatory approval in October 2025

Why it matters

The company expects ~30% annual revenue growth and competes with Hatsun Agro and Heritage Foods

The details

  • Milky Mist plans to proceed with its ₹2,035 crore IPO in 2026.
  • The company received regulatory approval for the IPO in October 2025.
  • The CEO expects ~30% annual revenue growth for the fiscal year ending 31 March and beyond.
  • The company focuses on premium dairy: Greek yoghurt, protein-enriched cottage cheese, and high-protein milk.
  • CEO Rathnam says India is protein-deficient and protein will be a major factor.
  • Milky Mist competes with Hatsun Agro and Heritage Foods.
  • Products are available across 350,000+ retail outlets as of March 2025.
  • The company aims for 15-20% annual growth in store coverage.

The bigger picture

  • Quick-commerce platforms are expected to contribute 12-15% of revenue in 3 years, from ~10% currently.
  • Exports account for ~4% of revenue in fiscal 2025.
  • The company expects US sales to rise in 1-2 years after an India-US trade deal.

About the business

  • Milky Mist is India's fastest-growing packaged food company with 400+ products.
  • New products include Sugar Free Ice Cream, Milk Shakes, Chocolate Condensed Milk, and Greek Yogurt varieties.
  • It has a milk procurement network across Tamil Nadu with ties to local dairy farmers.
  • The company operates 24 MW solar plants and a 2 MW wind farm in Tamil Nadu.

What happens next

  • Aim for 15-20% annual growth in store coverage.
  • Expect US sales to rise in 1-2 years after an India-US trade deal.

The deal

Type
ipo

Founders

  • Sathishkumar T, founder
  • Anitha S, founder

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