Reliance Consumer Products picks up majority stake in Tamil Nadu’s Udhaiyams Agro Foods

Reliance Consumer Products Limited, the fast moving consumer goods division of Reliance Industries Limited, has acquired a majority stake in Tamil Nadu-based Udhaiyams Agro Foods Private Limited for an “undisclosed sum”.

As per the agreement, Reliance Consumer Products Limited holds a majority stake, while the erstwhile promoters of Udhaiyams Agro Foods Private Limited, S. Sudhakar and S. Dinakar, would continue to hold a minority stake in the company.

Udhaiyams Agro Food Private Limited, which operates under its brand ‘Udhaiyam’, has a rich legacy of over three decades and a strong market presence in Tamil Nadu.

The brand has established itself in key staple and food product categories, including rice, spices, snacks and idli batter, supported by a wide distribution network.

With the deal, Udhaiyam comes under the Reliance Consumer Products Limited, adding strength to its staples portfolio, a company statement from Reliance Industries Limited said on Friday (December 19, 2025).

Commenting on the acquisition, Reliance Consumer Products Limited, Director T. Krishnakumar said, “Udhaiyam is a brand that needs no introduction. It has been serving healthy food choices to consumers for decades and is a true reflection of Tamil Nadu’s rich heritage enriched with its scientific temper and superior quality.”

“We are very excited to announce this joint venture, as it further strengthens Reliance Consumer Products Limited’s presence in the branded staples space. I am sure that Udhaiyam will soon scale up to a national brand and satisfy consumers across India, just as it has earned the trust of millions in Tamil Nadu over decades,” he said.

This joint venture would bolster Reliance Consumer Products Limited’s efforts to offer ‘global quality at affordable prices’ to millions of consumers across the country.

Udhaiyams Agro Foods Private Limited’s managing director S. Sudhakar said, “This partnership with Reliance Consumer Products Limited opens up new opportunities for Udhaiyam. The brand has delighted consumers in Tamil Nadu for decades”.

“With Reliance Consumer Products Limited now taking charge of its expansion, we are confident that the goodness of Tamil Nadu and the rich heritage of the land will resonate with consumers across geographies, while adding value to their lives as we increasingly transition towards a healthier lifestyle,” he added.