World Food India 2025 Sees ₹1 Lakh Crore Investment Commitments

India’s flagship food processing event, World Food India 2025, concluded in New Delhi with record-breaking investment commitments worth over ₹1.02 lakh crore. Organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, the four-day summit attracted 26 major domestic and international companies, all signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at boosting the country’s food ecosystem. The event promises to reshape India’s food value chain and generate direct employment for over 64,000 people while creating over 10 lakh indirect jobs.

Key Highlights from the Event

Investment Commitments & Employment

• Over ₹1,02,000 crore in signed investment MoUs
• 26 major companies participated in deal signing
• Over 64,000 direct jobs and 10 lakh+ indirect jobs expected

Sectors Covered

The MoUs span across,

• Dairy, meat & poultry
• Packaged foods and ready-to-eat products
• Spices, condiments, and confectionery
• Edible oils, beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
• Fruits, vegetables, and agro-processing units
• Pan-India Investment Reach

States and regions involved include

• Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar
• Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
• Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, West Bengal
• Assam, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir
• Northeastern states

Static GK Facts

• World Food India is organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI).
• The first edition of the event was held in 2017.
• Invest India, the national investment promotion agency, supported the MoU facilitation.
• India ranks among the top five global producers in food and agriculture.
• The food processing sector contributes significantly to employment, farmer income, and agro-export growth.
• MoFPI was created in 1988 and became a full-fledged ministry in 2006.
• This event aligns with India’s goals under Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India.