This document discusses the processed food industry in India. It covers key areas like industry segments, existing structure, major players, government policies, processing techniques, and research and development. The processed food sector has grown significantly in recent years due to availability of raw materials and relaxed policies. While food processing in India is still lower than other countries, there is huge potential for growth given the wide variety of agricultural products and large consumer base. The industry is expected to continue expanding rapidly, benefiting consumers, producers and the overall economy.
2. INDEX
ď‚´ Introduction
ď‚´ Objectives
ď‚´ Segments
ď‚´ Existing Structure
ď‚´ Key Players
ď‚´ Government Policies
ď‚´ Techniques
ď‚´ Research and Development
ď‚´ Conclusion
3. INTRODUCTION
ď‚´ A sector that gained prominence in recent years
ď‚´ Availability of raw material, relaxation of policy has given a
considerable push to the industry
ď‚´ Vital link between agriculture and industrial segments
ď‚´ Processing of food in India is comparatively low as compared to
other countries
ď‚´ Because of wide ranging and large variety of raw materials
along with huge consumer base of over a million people, the
industry holds tremendous opportunity for growth
5. SEGMENTS IN FOOD PROCESSING
Primary
Processing
• Comprises of sorting, grading and packaging of
fruits and vegetables, milk, rice, spices, etc.
Secondary
Processing
• Comprises of re-shaping of food for ease of
consumption. It includes flour, tea leaves,
beverages, etc.
Tertiary
Processing
• Also known as Value Added Food Segment, it
includes processed fruits and vegetables,
juices, jams and jelly, etc.
8. GOVERNMENT POLICY
ď‚´ 100% deduction of profit for first five years and 25% of profit in the next five years
has been permitted under the Income Tax Act in case of new agro processing
industries set up to package and process fruits and vegetables.
ď‚´ Excise duty on dairy machinery has been fully waived off and excise duty on meat,
poultry and fish products has been reduced from 16% to 8%.
ď‚´ 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the industry (except for items reserved for
small scale and alcoholic beverages) through automatic route has already been
approved to facilitate investment into the segment.
ď‚´ Full repatriation of profits and capital is allowed.
ď‚´ Full exemption on duty is allowed for all imports by export oriented units.
11. CONCLUSION
ď‚´ As of 2013, India ranks 5th in the world in terms of the value of food processing.
ď‚´ Industry is expected to grow to Rs. 126.840 Crores by 2016.
ď‚´ Industry is growing at 13% each year since 2012.
ď‚´ Expected growth rate is more than the expected growth rate of the economy.
ď‚´ Consumers are willing to pay more as their work habits and lifestyle changes.
ď‚´ Many companies are investing in the product innovation and trying for newer
technologies that can make the units more cost competitive, while offering a better
product.
 Win-win situation to all the people involved –consumers (in terms of better quality of
food), producers (in terms of profit generation) and society (in terms of generating
employment and providing adequate and nutritional food).