India Ready-To-Mix Market Outlook, 2026

Abstract
Ready-to-mix products enable the consumers to dish out their favorite preparations in moments just by reading the instructions given on the wrapper. Besides, growing online retailing in India is also a major factor that is creating a consistent growth of the ready-to-mix market. The availability of a variety of ready-to-mix products is also an attractive element that compels the consumer to buy the product. Most of these food products have an expiry date which can be as long as a year and a half. The report titled- India Ready-To-Mix Market Outlook, 2026 by Bonafide Research identifies a growth of over 17.06% in the forecasted period. In today’s age, all homemakers and individuals have a busy lifestyle and are rushed for time when they have to pack lunch for their kids and themselves. This is where the instant mixes category plays a major role in acting as a helping hand to these homemakers. India Ready-To-Mix market 2026 report includes market outlook, by segment, by market share, by market Size, by company, and product portfolio.
This segment of the ready-to-cook category in India is gaining enormous popularity among the public aided by the easy availability and huge variants. The new pop-up category from the RTC market is the Ready-To-Mix category where it includes Snacks mix, Curry & Dal mix, Dessert Mix, and others (Meals and Rice mix).
Snacks mix includes dhokla mix, Idli dosa batter mix, Pongal mix, poha mix, upma mix, etc. Curry mix includes paneer tikka mix, shahi paneer mix, mutton gravy, fish curry, navratna korma, dal makhani, dal tadka, etc. The dessert mix includes Gulab Jamun mix, paysum, kheer, badam mix, halwa, etc. Other has two categories Meals and rice mix which includes sambar chutney rice mix, lemon rice, tomato rice, kadhi chawal, Bengali khichdi, Gujarati khichdi, etc. All the products which have been introduced by the RTM companies are related to their regional and local taste so that the consumers can have their native taste anywhere from the nation. Companies like MTR, GITS, Haldiram, Ushodaya (Priya Foods), ITC, Kohinoor Foods Ltd, Fortune foods, etc are the leading players in the RTM market.
MTR the pioneer in the market was previously launched its product in the South India breakfast mix now they selling more than 60 products from the segment. The market is expanding with an idea to help working women, youngsters so that they can make their dishes easily. A whole meal can be prepared with RTM products. There are less than a handful of national players, while the stiff competition comes from regional and local players.
Due to the strong distribution channel all over the nation by these companies, many variants are easily available in every organized retail store. Among the three sales channels traditional store, modern retail stores, online sales; the traditional stores contribute the highest revenue in the market. With the fast-growing e-commerce space and the increasing shift of grocery shopping to the e-platform, companies are also partnering with online food stores and even launching their own websites. MTR, GITS, ID fresh, ITC together contribute more than 30% to the RTM market.

Content
TABLE OF CONTENT


1. Executive Summary
2. India Ready-To-Cook Market Outlook
2.1 Market Size By Value
2.2 Market Share
2.2.1 By Company
2.2.2 By Category
2.2.3 By Demographic Area
2.2.4 By Region
2.2.5 By Sales Channel
2.3 India Ready-To-Mix Market Outlook
2.3.1 Market Size By Value
2.3.1.1 Overall Market
2.3.1.2 Snacks Mix Market
2.3.1.3 Curry Mix Market
2.3.1.4 Dessert Mix Market
2.3.2 Market Share
2.3.2.1 By Company
2.3.2.2 By Region
2.3.2.3 By Segment
2.3.2.4 By Sales Channel
2.3.3 Product, Price and Variant Analysis
2.3.3.1 Snacks Mix
2.3.3.2 Curry Mix
2.3.3.3 Dessert Mix
2.3.3.4 Others (Rice & Meals)
3 India Economic Snapshot
4 Policy & Regulatory Landscape
5 Trade Dynamics
5.1 Import
5.2 Export
6 Channel Partner Analysis
7 India Ready-To-Cook Market Dynamics
7.1 Key Drivers
7.2 Key Challenges
8 Market Trends & Developments
8.1 Small Firms launching City-Community Specific RTM Products
8.2 Clever and Unique Marketing Strategies
8.3 Retailers Going for Private Label RTM Products
8.4 Stress on Health & Wellness
8.5 Changing Lifestyle of Young India
9 Competitive Landscape
9.1 Porters Five Forces
9.2 Company Profiles
9.2.1 ITC Ltd
9.2.2 MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd.
9.2.3 Bambino Argo Industries Ltd.
9.2.4 Gits Food Products Pvt. Ltd.
9.2.5 Kohinoor Foods Limited
9.2.6 iD Fresh Food (India) Pvt. Ltd.
9.2.7 Maiyas Beverages and Foods Pvt. Ltd.
9.2.8 Ushodaya Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
9.2.9 Desai Foods Pvt Ltd.
9.2.10 Alimento Agro Foods Pvt Ltd
9.2.11 Bikaner Foods Pvt. Ltd.
10 Strategic Recommendations
10.1 Ready-To-Mix
11 Disclaimer


LIST OF TABLE

Table 1: Product, Price & Variant Analysis of Snacks Mix 2021
Table 2: Product, Price & Variant Analysis of Snacks Mix 2021
Table 3: Product, Price & Variant Analysis of Sweet Mix 2021
Table 4: Product, Price & Variant Analysis of Others Mix 2021
Table 5: India Economic Profile – 2015 to 2018
Table 6: Product Portfolio of ITC Limited in Ready to mix
Table 7: Key Facts of ITC Limited
Table 8: Product Portfolio of MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd. in Ready to mix
Table 9: Key Facts of MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Table 10: Product Portfolio of Bambino Agro Industries Ltd. in Ready to mix
Table 11: Key Facts of Bambino Agro Industries Ltd.
Table 12: Product Portfolio of Gits Food Products Pvt. Ltd. in Ready to mix
Table 13: Key Facts of Gits Food Products Pvt. Ltd.
Table 14: Product Portfolio of Kohinoor Foods Limited in Ready to mix
Table 15: Key Facts of Kohinoor Foods Limited
Table 16: Product Portfolio of iD Fresh Food (India) Pvt. Ltd. in Ready to mix
Table 17: Key Facts of iD Fresh Food (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Table 18: Product Portfolio of Maiyas Beverages and Foods Pvt. Ltd. in Ready to mix
Table 19: Key Facts of Maiyas Beverages and Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Table 20: Product Portfolio of Ushodaya Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. in Ready to mix
Table 21: Key Facts of Ushodaya Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
Table 22: Product Portfolio of Desai Foods Pvt Ltd in Ready to mix
Table 23: Key Facts of Desai Foods Private Limited
Table 24: Product Portfolio of Alimento Agro Foods Pvt Ltd in Ready to mix
Table 25: Key facts of Alimento Agro Foods Pvt Ltd.
Table 26: Product Portfolio of Bikaner Foods Pvt. Ltd. in Ready to mix
Table 27: Key Facts of Bikaner Foods Pvt Ltd
Table 28: Unique Products for New Entrants to enter into the RTM Market