Wipro Consumer Eyes Strong growth in Foods Biz in FY26, open to acquisitions

Anil Chugh, president, food company, Wipro -consumer

Wipro Consumer Care & Lightening, who entered the packaged food space about two years ago, said that it witnessed double digits in FY25 and expects that this momentum will continue in the current tax. The company’s food portfolio consists of taken over brands Nirapara and Brahmins next to the Snacks brand Granamma. The company said it will remain open for more acquisitions in the food space.

Anil Chugh, president, food company, told Wipro Consumer told Businessline: “FY25 was good for us because we grow higher than the growth rate of the industry of 7-9 percent. We have also gained a market share in categories where we are present. Brahmins is a leading player in the Sambhar category in Kerala, while Nirapara has received market share in segments such as the Chicken Spices segment. “

This tax will continue to concentrate the company on generating presence in modern stores, e-commerce and fast trade in this tax year. It also increases the presence of Brahmans and Nirapara past Kerala. While the brands see through online channel in an inherent demand in different parts of the country, the company will largely focus on expansion options in South India.

Key planks

“We strongly focus on the most important shelves of health, convenience and regionalization. We want one of the two best players in the categories where we are present. We also change recipes and launch of products in formats that are tailored to the needs of younger consumers, such as ready-made and ready-made options,” Chugh explained.

Asked if the company will look at more acquisition, he added: “We will continue to pursue both organic and inorganic growth opportunities. We are open to evaluate acquisition options in the food space.”

In the meantime, Wipro Consumer wants to use the consumer shift from unorganized to organized segment in this sector in the snacks space, Chugh said. For the time being, the online channel share for the food company is linked to 3-4 percent.

Published on May 21, 2025