Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), the FMCG division of Reliance Industries, has bought a majority stake in Udhaiyams Agro Foods, a well-known Chennai-based food company. The acquisition, completed on 18 December 2025, is aimed at strengthening Reliance’s presence in India’s packaged food and nutrition market.
Udhaiyams has been in the business for over 30 years and is recognized for staples, pulses, ready-to-cook breakfast mixes, snacks, and spices. The brand enjoys strong loyalty in Tamil Nadu and neighboring states, supported by a robust regional distribution network. With this deal, RCPL now owns more than 70% of the company, while the original promoters, S. Sudhakar and S. Dinakar, retain a minority stake and will continue managing operations.
The move is part of Reliance Consumer’s broader strategy to grow its branded staples portfolio and compete with established players like Tata Consumer Products, MTR, and iD Fresh Foods. By acquiring Udhaiyams, the company plans to bring a popular regional brand to a national audience, offering traditional Indian food products at high quality and affordable prices.
T. Krishnakumar, Director at RCPL, called Udhaiyams “a household name in Tamil Nadu” and said the partnership will help expand its reach and strengthen RCPL’s overall FMCG portfolio.
Industry experts see this acquisition as part of a wider consolidation trend in India’s consumer sector, where large companies are investing in regional and heritage brands to tap into local loyalty and scale operations nationally.
With Reliance’s backing, Udhaiyams is expected to grow beyond South India, leveraging RCPL’s distribution network and resources to reach new markets while preserving its legacy and regional identity.
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