Wipro Consumer eyes strong growth in foods biz in FY26, open to acquisitions

Anil Chugh, President, Foods business, Wipro Consumer

Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting, which entered the packaged food space about two years ago, said it witnessed double-digit growth in FY25 and expects this momentum to continue in current fiscal. The company’s food portfolio consists of acquired brands Nirapara and Brahmins besides its snacks brand Granamma. The company said it remains open to more acquisitions in the food space. 

Anil Chugh, President, Foods business, Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting told businessline: “FY25 was good for us as we are growing higher than industry growth rate of 7-9 per cent. We have also gained market share in categories where we have a presence. Brahmins is a leading player in the sambhar category in Kerala, while Nirapara has gained market share in segments such as chicken spices segment.“

This fiscal, the company will continue to focus on ramping up presence across modern retail stores, e-commerce and quick commerce in this fiscal year. It is also ramping up the presence of Brahmins and Nirapara beyond Kerala. While the brands are seeing inherent demand in various parts of the country through online channel, the company will largely focus on expansion opportunities in Southern India.

Key planks

“We are strongly focusing on the key planks of health, convenience and regionalisation. We want to be among the top two players in the categories where we are present. We are also modifying recipes and launching products in formats, which are attuned to the needs of younger consumers, such as ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat 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 opportunities in the food space.”

Meanwhile, in the snacks space, Wipro Consumer is looking to tap into the consumer shift from unorganised to organised segment in this sector, Chugh said. For now the online channel share for the foods business is pegged at 3-4 per cent.  

Published on May 21, 2025