Curd Market in India Report by Type (Cup Curd, Pouch Curd, and Others), Sales Channel (Retail, Institutional), and States 2025-2033

Curd Market in India Report by Type (Cup Curd, Pouch Curd, and Others), Sales Channel (Retail, Institutional), and States 2025-2033

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Market Overview:

Curd, also known as Dahi, is prepared by coagulating milk by adding a starter culture of lactic acid bacteria, vinegar or lemon juice. Curd represents an essential part of a balanced diet and can also be consumed by lactose intolerant people. Owing to the high content of calcium, vitamin D, proteins and phosphorus present in it, curd helps to strengthen bones and improve digestion. Besides this, it also reduces the chance of breast cancer. A recently released report by IMARC Group, titled “Curd Market in India: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2025-2033”, critically examines the Indian curd market. The report finds that the market size reached INR 1,778.9 Billion in 2024. The healthy growth of the market can be attributed to numerous forces. Population growth, rising disposable incomes, increasing health consciousness among consumers and affordable price are some of the factors that are currently broadening the growth aspects of the market. Looking forward, the curd market in India is expected to reach INR 5,421.9 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 12.52% during 2025-2033.

Report Attribute 
Key Statistics
Base Year
2024
Forecast Years
2025-2033
Historical Years
2019-2024
Market Size in 2024
INR 1,778.9 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033
INR 5,421.9 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 12.52%

The report has examined the Indian Curd Market in 15 major states:

Curd Market in India by States

  • Maharashtra
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Gujarat
  •  Rajasthan
  •  Karnataka
  •  Madhya Pradesh
  •  West Bengal
  •  Bihar
  •  Delhi
  •  Kerala
  • Punjab
  • Orissa
  • Haryana

For each of the states, the report provides a thorough analysis of the current and historical value and volume trends, market share of key players and market forecast. Currently, Maharashtra represents the region with highest market share in the country. The competitive landscape of the Indian curd market has also been covered in this report. Some of the prominent players operating in the market include KMF, GCMMF, Mother Dairy, Sri Vijaya Visakha Milk Producers and Heritage.

The study gives an in-depth analysis of the curd market landscape in India, covering the current, historical and future trends for curd production along with its prices. The report also offers SWOT, Value Chain and Porter’s Five Forces analysis of the Indian curd market along with breakup by segment, region, and an analysis of the competitive landscape. The study is based on both desk research and multiple waves of qualitative primary research. This report is a must-read for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the Indian curd industry in any manner.

Report Coverage:

Report Features Details
Base Year of the Analysis 2024
Historical Period 2019-2024
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Units INR Billion, Million Litres
Types Covered Cup Curd, Pouch Curd, Others
Sales Channel Covered Retail, Institutional
States Covered Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Delhi, Kerala, Punjab, Orissa, Haryana
Companies Covered KMF, GCMMF, Mother Dairy, Sri Vijaya Visakha Milk Producers, Heritage
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Key Questions Answered in This Report

The curd market in India was valued at INR 1,778.9 Billion in 2024.

We expect the curd market in India to exhibit a CAGR of 12.52% during 2025-2033.

The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the changing consumer inclination from conventional brick-and-mortar distribution channels towards online retail platforms for the purchase of curd across the nation.

The rising consumer awareness towards associated health benefits of curd, such as strengthening bones and teeth, improving digestion, and reducing the risks of heart disease, along with the introduction of dairy-free curd for lactose-intolerant consumers, is primarily driving the curd market in India.

Based on the type, the curd market in India has been segregated into cup curd, pouch curd, and others. Among these, cup curd currently holds the largest market share.

Based on the sales channel, the curd market in India can be bifurcated into retail and institutional. Currently, the retail sector exhibits a clear dominance in the market.

On a regional level, the market has been classified into Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Delhi, Kerala, Punjab, Orissa, and Haryana, where Maharashtra currently dominates the curd market in India.

Some of the major players in the curd market in India include KMF, GCMMF, Mother Dairy, Sri Vijaya Visakha Milk Producers, and Heritage.

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