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In India, the demand for Ready-to-cook (RTC) food products has been increasing over the last few years on account of busier lifestyles and rising income levels of consumers. With considerably rising employment opportunities in the country’s urban set-ups, India has been witnessing continuing migration of a large number of people from its rural and semi-urban pockets to tier 1 and tier 2 cities. This has been consequently providing a huge impetus to RTC food products market in India, especially over the last five years. The Indian middle class, in particular, is witnessing a paradigm shift in their lifestyle and living standards. Presently, nuclear families and bachelors residing in metropolitans for academic and employment purposes are among the major consumers of RTC food products. Due to cultural diversities, companies are increasingly focusing on launching regional RTC products. Another factor driving the penetration of RTC food products is their easy availability across major retail chains, hypermarkets and supermarkets in the country. 

According to “India Ready-to-Cook Food Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019”, the RTC food products market in India is estimated to have touched US$ 120 million in 2014. The RTC food market has been segmented into dessert mixes, snack mixes and curry making enablers. Of these three product categories, dessert mixes outperformed other product segments in 2013 and are expected to continue their dominance through 2019. Currently, Northern states of India accounts for the largest revenue share in the country’s RTC market. Major reason for North India’s dominance include higher employment opportunities and rising disposable income level of people residing in this region. India’s RTC food market is dominated by a handful of well-known players such as ITC, MTR, Haldiram’s and Gits. “India Ready-to-Cook Food Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019” report highlights following aspects related to Ready-to-cook food market in India:
  • India Ready-to-Cook Food Market Size, Share & Forecast
  • Segmental Analysis – Dessert Mixes, Snack Mixes and Curry Making Enablers
  • Policy & Regulatory Landscape
  • Changing Market Trends & Emerging Opportunities
  • Competitive Landscape & Strategic Recommendations
Why You Should Buy This Report?
  • To gain an in-depth understanding of RTC food market in India
  • To identify the on-going trends and anticipated growth in the coming years
  • To help industry consultants, distributors and dealers align their market-centric strategies
  • To obtain research based business decision and add weight to presentations and marketing material
  • To gain competitive knowledge of leading players
  • To avail 10% customization in the report without any extra charges and get research data or trends added in the report as per the buyer’s specific needs     
Report Methodology 

The information contained in this report is based upon both primary and secondary sources. Primary research included interviews with RTC food manufacturers, distributors and industry experts. Secondary research included an exhaustive search of relevant publications like company annual reports, financial reports and proprietary databases.Secondary research included an exhaustive search of relevant publications like company annual reports, financial reports and proprietary databases.
Table of content

Table of content

1.    Introduction

1.1.  Market Overview

1.2.  Key Highlights of the Report

1.3.  Market Coverage

1.4.  Market Segments Covered

1.5.  Research Tenure Considered

2.    Research Methodology

2.1.  Methodology Landscape

2.2.  Objective of the Study

2.3.  Baseline Methodology

2.4.  Formulation of the Scope

2.5.  Assumptions and Limitations

2.6.  Approach for the Market Study

2.7.  Assumptions and Limitations

2.8.  Methodology Followed for Calculation of Market Size & Market Shares

2.9.  Forecasting Methodology

3.    Executive Summary

3.1.  Market Overview

3.2.  Market Forecast

3.3.  Key Regions

3.4.  Key Segments

4.    Voice of Customer

4.1.  Factors Influencing Availing Decision

4.2.  Challenged Faced

4.3.  Brand Awareness

5.    India Ready-to-Cook Food Market Outlook

5.1.  Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1.    By Value

5.2.  Market Size & Forecast

5.2.1.    By Product Category Market Share Analysis (Instant Noodles & Pasta, Instant Soup, Ready-to-Mix, Snacks, Others)

5.2.2.    By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online, Others)

5.2.3.    By Region Market Share Analysis

5.2.3.1.        North India Market Share Analysis

5.2.3.2.        South India Market Share Analysis

5.2.3.3.        East India Market Share Analysis

5.2.3.4.        West India Market Share Analysis

5.2.4.    By Top 5 Companies Market Share Analysis, Others (2024)

5.3.  India Ready-to-Cook Food Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment

5.3.1.    By Product Category Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment

5.3.2.    By Sales Channel Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment

5.3.3.    By Region Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment

6.    North India Ready-to-Cook Food Market Outlook

6.1.  Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1.    By Value

6.2.  Market Size & Forecast

6.2.1.    By Product Category Market Share Analysis  

6.2.2.    By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis

7.    South India Ready-to-Cook Food Market Outlook

7.1.  Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1.    By Value

7.2.  Market Size & Forecast

7.2.1.    By Product Category Market Share Analysis 

7.2.2.    By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis

8.    West India Ready-to-Cook Food Market Outlook

8.1.  Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1.    By Value

8.2.  Market Size & Forecast

8.2.1.    By Product Category Market Share Analysis 

8.2.2.    By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis

9.    East India Ready-to-Cook Food Market Outlook

9.1.  Market Size & Forecast

9.1.1.    By Value

9.2.  Market Size & Forecast

9.2.1.    By Product Category Market Share Analysis 

9.2.2.    By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis

10. Market Dynamics

10.1.            Drivers

10.2.            Challenges

11. Market Trends & Developments

12. Impact of COVID-19 on India Ready-to-Cook Food Market

13. SWOT Analysis

14. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

15. India Economic Profile

16. Policy and Regulatory Landscape

17. Competitive Landscape

17.1.            Company Profiles

17.1.1. Capital Foods Pvt. Ltd.

17.1.1.1.     Company Details

17.1.1.2.     Products

17.1.1.3.     Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

17.1.1.4.     Recent Developments

17.1.1.5.     Key Management Personnel

17.1.2. Desai Foods Pvt Ltd.

17.1.2.1.     Company Details

17.1.2.2.     Products

17.1.2.3.     Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

17.1.2.4.     Recent Developments

17.1.2.5.     Key Management Personnel

17.1.3. Hindustan Unilever Ltd.

17.1.3.1.     Company Details

17.1.3.2.     Products

17.1.3.3.     Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

17.1.3.4.     Recent Developments

17.1.3.5.     Key Management Personnel

17.1.4. IndianFarm Foods Pvt. Ltd.

17.1.4.1.     Company Details

17.1.4.2.     Products

17.1.4.3.     Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

17.1.4.4.     Recent Developments

17.1.4.5.     Key Management Personnel

17.1.5. Innovative Foods Ltd.

17.1.5.1.     Company Details

17.1.5.2.     Products

17.1.5.3.     Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

17.1.5.4.     Recent Developments

17.1.5.5.     Key Management Personnel

17.1.6. ITC Ltd.

17.1.6.1.     Company Details

17.1.6.2.     Products

17.1.6.3.     Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

17.1.6.4.     Recent Developments

17.1.6.5.     Key Management Personnel

17.1.7. Kohinoor Foods Ltd.

17.1.7.1.     Company Details

17.1.7.2.     Products

17.1.7.3.     Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

17.1.7.4.     Recent Developments

17.1.7.5.     Key Management Personnel

17.1.8. Maiyas Beverages and Foods Pvt. Ltd.

17.1.8.1.     Company Details

17.1.8.2.     Products

17.1.8.3.     Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

17.1.8.4.     Recent Developments

17.1.8.5.     Key Management Personnel

17.1.9. McCain Foods Ltd.

17.1.9.1.     Company Details

17.1.9.2.     Products

17.1.9.3.     Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

17.1.9.4.     Recent Developments

17.1.9.5.     Key Management Personnel

17.1.10.               Nestle SA

17.1.10.1.  Company Details

17.1.10.2.  Products

17.1.10.3.  Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

17.1.10.4.  Recent Developments

17.1.10.5.  Key Management Personnel

18. Strategic Recommendations

18.1.            Key Focus Areas

18.2.            Target Product Category

18.3.            Target Sales Channel

19.  About Us & Disclaimer

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