About Food Processing & Packaging Equipment sector in India
The Food Processing & Packaging Equipment sector in India comprises 602 companies, including 13 funded companies having collectively raised $12.7M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 17 are Series A+ funded.
Food Processing & Packaging Equipment sector in India has seen 3 acquisitions and 11 IPOs.
This sector includes companies engaged in manufacturing equipment for food and beverage processing and packaging.
Food Processing & Packaging Equipment sector is also known as Food Processing & Packaging Equipment Solutions, Advanced Food Processing & Packaging Equipment or Digital Food Processing & Packaging Equipment.
Companies that manufacture food processing and packaging equipment for different types of food products such as dairy, convenience food, beverages etc are included in this sector. Manufacturers of foodservice equipment, packaging material, farm equipment, dairy farming equipment, animal feed processing equipment, food monitoring & analyzing equipment, and kitchen appliances. Companies providing services such as the distribution of equipment, co-packing, project design & consultancy and repair services are excluded.
Top Food Processing & Packaging Equipment Companies in India
There are 602 Food Processing & Packaging Equipment startups in India which include InnoFarms, IDMC, Gourav Group, Sunpack Group, Agrostarc. Out of these, 13 startups are funded, with 17 having secured Series A+ funding.
2026 has seen the creation of 5 Food Processing & Packaging Equipment startups in India. Over the past 10 years, an average of 9 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi.
Here is the list of top Food Processing & Packaging Equipment startups in India
1. InnoFarms
Innovative aseptic food processing technology for sustainable on-farm fruit and vegetable solutions. The company revolutionizes food processing with cutting-edge technologies, delivering superior quality and efficiency. They specialize in aseptic processing of fruits and vegetables, offering mobile processing units for on-farm conversion of ripe produce into aseptic pulp. This reduces fruit wastage, transportation costs, and the need for preservatives, ensuring a longer shelf life at ambient temperatures. Their solutions promote sustainability by minimizing environmental impact and supporting farmers with efficient and reliable food processing capabilities. They offer a range of products including aseptic machines, packaging systems, sterilizer units, juice extractors, and dehydration technology, focusing on innovation and operational advantages in the food processing industry.
Key facts about InnoFarms
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Jaipur (India)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $544K
- Investors: IIMA Ventures, Indigram labs and 24 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Dec 01, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 42/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 55 Competitors
2. IDMC
Key facts about IDMC
- Founded Year: 1978
- Location: Anand (India)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 42/100 What is this?
3. Gourav Group
Pre-Engineered Building Systems - Dairy, Beverages and Food Processing Solutions in India by Gourav Industries, Gourav Engineers and Gourav Process Solutions
Key facts about Gourav Group
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: India
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 42/100 What is this?
Sunpack Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a provider of high-speed packaging machinery for a variety of products including powders, granules, solids, liquids, and pastes. They offer a dedicated line carton machine for spices and tea, providing unique packaging solutions for their clients. Sunpack Solutions has a state-of-the-art development center focused on designing and developing their packaging machines.
Key facts about Sunpack Group
- Founded Year: 1995
- Location: Delhi (India)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 41/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 17 of 554 Competitors
5. Agrostarc
Key facts about Agrostarc
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 39/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 23 of 554 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Food Processing & Packaging Equipment sector in India
5 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Food Processing & Packaging Equipment sector in India. 16 Food Processing & Packaging Equipment startups in India were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 5 |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 3 |
2023 | 9 |
2022 | 10 |
2021 | 9 |
2020 | 16 |
2019 | 16 |
2018 | 14 |
2017 | 14 |
Stage-wise distribution of Food Processing & Packaging Equipment sector companies in India
Out of the total 602 Food Processing & Packaging Equipment companies in India, 13 have secured funding. Among them, 17 have reached Series A or higher, and 15 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 602
Funded - 13
Series A+ - 17
Series B+ - 15
Series C+ - 14
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 602 |
Funded | 13 |
Series A+ | 17 |
Series B+ | 15 |
Series C+ | 14 |
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Funding Trends in the Food Processing & Packaging Equipment sector in India
Total funding year-on-year in the Food Processing & Packaging Equipment sector in India
The Food Processing & Packaging Equipment sector in India saw a total funding of more than $10.6M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2013 at more than $8.81M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $278K |
2023 | $180K |
2022 | $91.6K |
2021 | $20.1K |
2020 | $154K |
2019 | - |
2018 | $1.01M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Food Processing & Packaging Equipment in India
In the year 2025, till December 2025, Food Processing & Packaging Equipment companies in India have raised $278K in equity funding across 2 rounds.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Food Processing & Packaging Equipment companies in India:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 8624 | Dec 01, 2025 | ||
Seed | 4368 | Mar 27, 2025 | ||
Seed | 9192 | Jan 06, 2023 | and 9 more | |
Angel | 7769 | Jul 12, 2022 | ||
Seed | 9916 | Jul 28, 2021 |
Top Investors in Food Processing & Packaging Equipment in India
Indigram labs is the top investor in Food Processing & Packaging Equipment companies in India based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Food Processing & Packaging Equipment companies in India:
M&A activity in Food Processing & Packaging Equipment sector in India
In the year 2021, till March 2021, 1 acquisition happened in Food Processing & Packaging Equipment sector in India.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Food Processing & Packaging Equipment sector in India:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Mar 09, 2021 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 11, 2019 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 07, 2018 |
Acquisition trends in Food Processing & Packaging Equipment sector in India
Here are the acquisition trends in Food Processing & Packaging Equipment sector in India:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | - |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | - |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | 1 |
2017 | - |
IPOs in Food Processing & Packaging Equipment in India
In the year 2025, till February 2025, 1 IPO happened in Food Processing & Packaging Equipment sector in India.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Food Processing & Packaging Equipment sector in India:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Feb 28, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Apr 15, 2021 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Jul 11, 2014 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Aug 28, 2012 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Jul 05, 2002 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Food Processing & Packaging Equipment companies in India
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Food Processing & Packaging Equipment in India
Most number of Food Processing & Packaging Equipment startups in India have been founded by alumni from IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
IIT Bombay | 2 |
IIT Delhi | 1 |
Top News in Food Processing & Packaging Equipment in India
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Vinayak Polycon Standalone September 2023 Net Sales at Rs 5.68 crore, down 2.86% Y-o-YMoneycontrol•Dec 04, 2023•Vinayak Polycon
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First Fiduciary Funding Counsel Inc. Grows Inventory Holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM)investidollar.com•Jul 09, 2022•First Fiduciary, JPMorgan Chase, Avity Agrotech
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Polycon Intl Standalone September 2021 Net Sales at Rs 7.80 crore, up 4.3% Y-o-YMoneycontrol•Nov 19, 2021•Polycon
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TandI Global Standalone September 2021 Net Sales at Rs 35.26 crore, up 42.37% Y-o-YMoneycontrol•Nov 09, 2021•T & I Global
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WSC Sports Raises $23 Million in Series C FundingPR Newswire•Aug 08, 2019•WSC Sports, O.G. Tech, Ntt Docomo Ventures, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and 15 others
