What Akshayakalpa does

Akshayakalpa is an Indian organic dairy company founded in 2010 by Shashi Kumar, a former Wipro employee, and is headquartered in Tiptur, Karnataka. It operates as India's first certified organic dairy enterprise, sourcing milk from approximately 2,800 smallholder farmers across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana using a single role-model farmer per village strategy. The company sells organic milk and an expanding range of dairy products to urban consumers, serving over 180,000 families and more than 3 lakh households across Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune.

The product portfolio is anchored by liquid milk (organic cow, buffalo, and high-protein variants delivering 25 grams of protein per serving) and an expanding range of value-added dairy products including ghee, paneer, curd, butter, cheese, buttermilk, and Greek yoghurt, complemented by add-on categories such as free-range eggs, multifloral raw honey, vegetables, bread, batter, coconut, virgin coconut oil, and UHT milk. Production relies on a farm-integrated organic supply chain featuring automated contactless milking systems capable of milking up to 25 cows in 1.5 hours, more than 25 quality tests at farm and plant level for antibiotic and hormone residues (first-in-India at both levels), 4°C immediate post-milking chilling, and a 36-hour farm-to-doorstep cold chain. Over 1,700 farms have converted to biogas-based energy self-sufficiency.

Akshayakalpa monetizes primarily through subscription-based recurring milk deliveries (80% digital via the Mr Milkman mobile app and quick commerce platforms) and unit-based retail sales through approximately 1,500–2,000+ modern trade and specialty organic touchpoints. Premium positioning is reflected in Rs 100–110 per litre pricing versus Rs 60 for mass-market brands, with milk and liquid dairy contributing 65% of revenue and value-added products 35%. The company achieved first-time breakeven with EBITDA margins of approximately 8% in FY26 on revenue of approximately Rs 556–600 crore, up from Rs 387 crore in FY25 and Rs 100 crore three years prior, and has guided to Rs 750–770 crore in FY27. It is backed by institutional investors including Temasek's ABC Impact Fund, British International Investment, A91 Partners, Rainmatter, Catamaran Ventures, and Asha Ventures, with a Series D post-money valuation of Rs 1,600–1,700 crore in March 2026.

Name

Akshayakalpa

Legal name

Akshayakalpa Farms And Foods Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://akshayakalpa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Akshayakalpa is India's first certified organic dairy enterprise, manufacturing and selling organic milk, ghee, paneer, cheese, and related dairy products via a subscription-first D2C model and modern trade retail, serving over 180,000 urban households across Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers (42443)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

DTC Organic & Natural Food Delivery (AFAIANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organic Dairy & Eggs Wholesale (AFAIAJAC), Butter & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Sour Cream, Kefir) Wholesale (AFAIAEAB), Dairy & Refrigerated (Perishables) Distribution (CRAOABAD)

Keywords

• Organic dairy products
• Farm-fresh milk
• Organic food delivery
• Subscription dairy service
• Organic farming

Headquarters

HQ city

Tiptur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dairy Products Sales: Subscription-first model selling organic milk and dairy products. 80% digital (app subscriptions and quick commerce), 20% offline retail. Milk and liquid dairy contributes 65% of revenue, value-added products 35%.
2. Value-Added Products: Ghee, cheese, butter, paneer, curd, buttermilk, Greek yoghurt, and other processed dairy products make up 35% of revenue.
3. Subscription and Direct Sales: Mobile app-based ordering with wallet top-up, subscribe for regular deliveries, doorstep delivery. Free sample offers for first-time users.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Akshayakalpa manufactures and delivers certified organic milk (cow, buffalo, high-protein, UHT) and a full range of value-added organic dairy products (ghee, paneer, curd, butter, cheddar cheese, buttermilk, Greek yoghurt), alongside organic add-ons (bread, free-range eggs, raw honey, batter, coconut, cold-pressed virgin coconut oil, vegetables, bananas, groceries, healthy snacks). Products are sold primarily through a subscription-first direct-to-consumer model with doorstep delivery before 7 AM via a mobile app, supplemented by quick commerce platforms (Blinkit, Zepto) and 1,500–2,000+ retail touchpoints. The company operates a farm-integrated supply chain across 2,800 farmers with automated milking, 25+ quality tests, 4°C immediate chilling, 36-hour cold chain delivery, and biogas self-sufficient farms.

Product overview

Akshayakalpa is a farmer entrepreneurship initiative that serves as a direct-to-consumer organic food brand, primarily focused on organic dairy products. The core product portfolio centers on liquid milk (cow milk, buffalo milk, high-protein milk) and fermented dairy (curd, buttermilk, Greek yoghurt, paneer, cheese, butter, ghee). The portfolio extends into value-added products including eggs, honey, vegetables, fruits, and pantry staples. The company operates a subscription-first omnichannel model with mobile apps (iOS/Android) for doorstep delivery, and products are also available through retail partners and quick commerce platforms. Akshayakalpa positions itself as India's first certified organic dairy enterprise, emphasizing farm-to-doorstep delivery within 25-36 hours, antibiotic and hormone-free products, and rigorous quality testing at farm and plant levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Organic Cow Milk Fresh organic cow milk (pasteurized and A2/Amrutha variants) delivered to doorstep within 25–36 hours of milking, free from antibiotics, synthetic hormones, and chemical residues, with full farm-to-table traceability. Targeted at health-conscious urban households in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune via subscription.
• Organic Buffalo Milk Natural buffalo milk sourced from organically raised buffaloes, available in multiple variants including a Hyderabad-exclusive SKU. Targeted at consumers seeking higher-fat, organic buffalo milk via subscription.
• Organic High Protein Milk High-protein organic milk variant containing 25 grams of protein per serving, zero boiling required, ready-to-drink format, available as a Mumbai/Pune exclusive. Targeted at premium health-conscious consumers seeking high-protein dairy via quick commerce and subscription.
• Organic Milk – UHT Ultra-high temperature (UHT) processed organic cow milk with extended shelf life, suitable for ambient storage and longer-distance distribution. Targeted at consumers seeking shelf-stable organic milk.
• Organic Cow Ghee (Desi Cow Ghee) Organic cow ghee (including Desi Cow variant) made using age-old traditional practices, free from preservatives, available in 2 variants. Targeted at households seeking certified organic cooking fat for daily and traditional use.
• Organic Malai Paneer Organic Malai Paneer made from wholesome Akshayakalpa Organic Cow Milk, containing no artificial emulsifiers or preservatives. Targeted at households and food service buyers seeking organic paneer.
• Organic Probiotic Curd Organic curd made from organic cow milk using active lactic acid culture, available in 4 variants. Targeted at health-conscious households seeking probiotic organic dairy.
• Organic Butter Organic butter made in traditional way, contains no stabilizers or preservatives, available in 2 variants. Targeted at households seeking organic table and cooking butter.
• Organic Cheddar Cheese Organic cheddar cheese made using traditional methods, less processed with naturally longer shelf life, available in 6 variants. Targeted at households and gourmet consumers seeking certified organic cheese.
• Organic Fresh Buttermilk Fresh organic buttermilk made from antibiotic-free Desi Cow Milk, available in 2 variants. Targeted at traditional Indian consumers and health-conscious households.
• Organic Buttermilk On-the-Go Ready-to-drink organic buttermilk packaged for on-the-go consumption. Targeted at urban commuters and convenience-seeking consumers via quick commerce and modern trade.
• Organic Greek Yoghurt Organic Greek yoghurt variant targeted at health-conscious consumers seeking high-protein, probiotic organic dairy.
• Organic Bread Bread made from whole wheat flour with no added preservatives, available in 2 variants. Targeted at organic households seeking daily bakery staples.
• Free Range Country Eggs Free-range organic eggs from naturally raised chickens. Targeted at health-conscious households seeking organic protein alternatives.
• Multifloral Raw Honey 100% unprocessed and raw honey sourced from nectar of a thousand wildflowers. Targeted at organic consumers seeking natural sweetener.
• Organic Batter Organic batter made from pesticide-free organic grains using RO water and no cooking soda, available in 2 variants. Targeted at households seeking ready-to-use organic dosa/idli batter.
• Organic Coconut Coconuts grown naturally in the sweet coconut belt of South India, delivered untouched and untampered, available in 3 variants. Targeted at households seeking organic fresh coconut.
• Organic Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil Multi-purpose cold pressed virgin coconut oil suitable for both internal and external consumption, sourced from the sweet coconut belt of South India. Targeted at households and wellness consumers.
• Organic Vegetables Fresh organic vegetables sourced from partner farms. Targeted at households seeking certified organic fresh produce.
• Organic Bananas Yelakki Organic Yelakki (elakki) cultivar bananas. Targeted at households and consumers seeking organic South Indian banana variety.
• Organic Groceries Additional grocery products complementing the organic food portfolio. Targeted at households seeking a one-stop organic grocery assortment.
• Healthy Snacks Health-focused snack products under the organic portfolio. Targeted at health-conscious urban consumers and households.
• Organic Dairy Subscription Delivery Service Subscription-first omnichannel delivery service providing daily/weekly doorstep delivery of organic dairy and food products before 7 AM via mobile app (iOS/Android) and quick commerce, supporting wallet-based ordering and free sample offers for first-time users. Targeted at urban households across Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38% year-on-year revenue growth to Rs 387 crore in FY25
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BLDE SocietymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Agreement signed to train farmers in sustainable dairy farming practices. BLDE Society based in Vijayapura, Akshaya Kalpa Group based in Tumakuru. First batch of 20 farmers from Babaleshwar and Tikota taluks trained at Akshaya Kalpa Campus in Tiptur. Training covers shed construction, cow feeding, fodder management, calf management, poultry farming, and vegetable cultivation under organic systems.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Country Delight: India's leading D2C dairy subscription startup delivering fresh milk and dairy products directly to households. Directly competes with Akshayakalpa in the premium organic/fresh dairy segment across major metros with a similar subscription-first model and quick commerce distribution.
• KisanKonnect: D2C fresh produce and dairy brand sourcing directly from farmers, operating a similar farm-to-doorstep subscription model in Mumbai and other Indian metros. Competitor in the premium organic/safe-food category with overlapping customer base and farmer-partnership approach.

Broad incumbents

• Amul: India's largest dairy cooperative with unmatched scale, distribution depth, and now entering the organic segment. Represents the dominant incumbent Akshayakalpa must defend against; Amul's cost advantage and reach could compress Akshayakalpa's premium pricing as organic goes mainstream.
• Nestlé India: Multinational FMCG giant with dairy adjacency (a2 milk partnership, value-added dairy, infant nutrition). Competes in premium dairy segments and has the scale and brand strength to enter organic dairy; represents an established alternative for health-conscious consumers Akshayakalpa targets.
• Britannia Industries: India's largest bakery and biscuits company with growing dairy adjacencies (cheese, yogurt, milk). Strong national distribution and brand trust; competes for consumer wallet share in dairy and value-added dairy products where Akshayakalpa is expanding.
• ITC Limited: Indian conglomerate with a growing dairy and organic foods portfolio (Sunfeast, Aashirvaad, ITC Organic). Broad incumbent leveraging nationwide distribution to push into organic and premium categories, posing a multi-category competitive threat to Akshayakalpa.

Regional players

• Heritage Foods: Chandrababu Naidu-promoted dairy company with strong presence in South India (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu). Regional incumbent with overlapping geographic footprint and broad dairy portfolio including value-added products; key competitor in Akshayakalpa's core Southern markets.
• Hatsun Agro (Arokya Milk): India's largest private-sector dairy company by volume, with strong South India presence and broad portfolio of milk, curd, ghee, and ice cream. Competes with Akshayakalpa across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh with mass-market positioning, anchoring the conventional alternative in the same geographies.
• Dodla Dairy: Hyderabad-headquartered dairy company with processing facilities across South India. Direct regional competitor in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu with broad product portfolio and growing value-added dairy offerings.

Emerging players

• Milky Mist: Chennai-based dairy company specializing in value-added dairy products (cheese, paneer, curd, yogurt, ghee). Comparable in value-added product mix to Akshayakalpa and a potential competitor in South India metros as both expand their product portfolios.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors7 records

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M&A

Investments

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