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Havmor Ice Cream
Legal namestring
Lotte India Corporation Private Limited
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havmor.com
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Private
Founded yearint
1944
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Havmor Ice Cream is an Indian manufacturer and retailer of ice cream and frozen desserts, founded in 1944 in Ahmedabad. The company operates a portfolio of 150+ products spanning cones, cups, candies, novelties, tubs, paper packs, and ice cream cakes, including Indian traditional flavors (Kulfi, Falooda), premium Belgian chocolate variants, fruit-based offerings, and ice cream cakes. Production is anchored by a 60,000 sq. m. manufacturing facility in Pune, built with an INR 500 crore investment, delivering 4 million litres of monthly capacity and 36 million units served daily.

The company monetizes through three primary streams: (1) ice cream product sales across formats via retail, parlours, and quick commerce; (2) franchise revenue from Havfunn parlour partners across five investment tiers from INR 5,000 to INR 40 lakh+; and (3) party orders and catering for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate events. Distribution spans 72,000+ retail outlets across 21 states and 4 union territories, 250+ flagship Havfunn stores, institutional supply to premium hospitality chains, and digital availability on Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zomato. Marketing leverages celebrity endorsements (Tamannaah Bhatia) and experiential campaigns such as the #BeMyHeartbeat Valentine's Day activation.

Since 2017, Havmor has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lotte India Corporation Private Limited, itself a subsidiary of LOTTE Wellfood Co. Ltd., South Korea, following the INR 1,020 Crore acquisition from the Chona family. A proposed merger between Havmor Ice Cream and Lotte India Corporation Limited was announced in 2024 under NCLT oversight to consolidate the Indian business. Recent product innovation includes the Belgian Silky Chocolate Cone with proprietary molten chocolate centre fill technology. The company operates as a private entity with no disclosed standalone revenue or public financials.

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Havmor Ice Cream is an Indian ice cream manufacturer founded in 1944, producing 150+ products across cones, tubs, candies, and cakes via a Pune facility (4M litres monthly), distributed through 72,000+ retail outlets, 250+ Havfunn parlours, and quick commerce platforms, serving consumers, hospitality chains, and event customers.

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Operating
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Headcount rangeband
501–1,000
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HeadquartersAhmedabad, India
HQ citystring
Ahmedabad
HQ countrystring
India
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Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
ice cream manufacturing, frozen desserts, ice cream parlours, frozen confectionery, ice cream franchise
Industry3 codes
1Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing
CodeAFAKAKAEPrimaryYes
2Ice Cream & Refrigerated Desserts
CodeCRADACAEPrimaryNo
3Frozen & Refrigerated Snack Foods (Ice Cream Novelties, Snack Bites)
CodeCRADABALPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing31152
SIC code2 codes
  • Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts2024
  • Dairy Products2020
Product category
Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts
Social media profiles2 records
GTM motion2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Ice Cream Product Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

Sale of ice cream products through multiple formats including cones, tubs, candies, novelties, ice cream cakes, and paper packs. Distribution through own parlours, retail outlets, and quick commerce platforms.

havmor.com
2Franchise Revenue
TypeLicensing Royalties
Description

Franchise fees from Havfunn parlour partners and franchisees. Investment options ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹40,00,000+ across different categories.

havmor.com
3Party Orders and Catering
TypeOne Time License
Description

Bulk party orders for events including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations. Custom ice cream servings for occasions.

havmor.com
Marketing channels4 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels5 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Pricing details1 tier
1Franchise investment tiers from micro to premium
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadenceOne time
Notes

Investment ranges from ₹5,000 (entry-level) to ₹40,00,000+ (premium full-scale operations)

havmor.com
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Brand1 of 2 records shown
1Havfunn
Description

Havmor's ice cream parlor and franchise concept offering experiential retail.

havmor.com
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Core offering1 text field

Havmor manufactures and sells ice cream and frozen desserts across 150+ SKUs in formats including cones, cups, candies, novelties, tubs, paper packs, and ice cream cakes. Products span traditional Indian flavours such as Kulfi and Rajwadi Kulfi Falooda alongside international premium variants like Belgian Silky Chocolate Cone and Swiss Choco Brownie. Distribution operates through 72,000+ retail outlets, 250+ Havfunn parlours, quick commerce platforms, and direct institutional hospitality supply.

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Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Havmor Ice Cream operates as a diversified ice cream and frozen dessert company with a portfolio of 150+ products spanning multiple formats: cones, cups, candies, novelties, tub ice creams, paper packs, and ice cream cakes. Key product lines include Belgian chocolate variants (Belgian Dark Chocolate, Belgian Sensation, Belgian Silky Chocolate Cone), Indian traditional flavors (Kulfi variants, Chowpaty Kulfi, Taj Mahal), chocolate-focused offerings (Chocolate Cake, Black Forest, Choco Berry Krunch), and fruit-based products (Alphonso Mango, Strawberry, Fruit Overload). The company offers premium ice cream cakes (Red Velvet Heartbeat Cake, Italian Cassata, Blueberry Cheesecake) and operates through Havfunn Parlour franchise stores providing customized sundaes and desserts. Distribution includes 72,000+ retail outlets, 250+ flagship stores, and availability on quick commerce platforms Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, and Swiggy Instamart.

Scale indicator8 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move7 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

India's dominant dairy cooperative with a massive national ice cream portfolio and unparalleled distribution scale; competes directly with Havmor across retail and impulse-purchase occasions.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Indian ice cream brand focused on cups, cones and value novelties with strong North and West India distribution; competes with Havmor in the impulse and family-pack segments.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Listed Indian ice cream manufacturer with deep Western India roots similar to Havmor, with comparable family-history heritage and a parallel product mix spanning traditional Indian and Western flavors.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Multinational-backed Indian ice cream brand with broad impulse distribution and a Cornerstore-style retail presence, competing head-on with Havmor across tubs, cones and novelties.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Fast-growing Bengaluru-based Indian ice cream brand expanding nationally through retail and parlour formats; competes with Havmor in metros and tier-1 cities on premiumization and quick-commerce.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Premium global ice cream brand operated in India via master-franchise; competes directly for premium parlor occasions, ice cream cakes, and adult/family indulgence occasions.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Major Indian ice cream and dairy brand with strong Delhi-NCR and North India share; operates a comparable mass-premium portfolio and competes in retail and quick-commerce channels.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Premium Indian ice cream chain built on fruit-based flavors and parlour-led retail; competes with Havmor's Havfunn parlour network and premium fruit/indulgent SKU range in metros.

9Havmor Restaurant (Havmor hospitality concept)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Havmor's own full-service restaurant sub-brand under Lotte India; relevant as an internal adjacent channel competing in dine-out dessert occasions where peer ice cream chains also compete.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Diversified F&B giant with an ice cream portfolio and unmatched distribution; competes with Havmor across retail and foodservice while leveraging a much broader CPG platform.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers10 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment4 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Integration4 records

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AI maturity
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Has app

Feature1 record

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Core technology
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Number of profiles
Profiles13 records

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Havmor Ice Cream

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessertshavmor.com

Havmor Ice Cream is an Indian ice cream manufacturer founded in 1944, producing 150+ products across cones, tubs, candies, and cakes via a Pune facility (4M litres monthly), distributed through 72,000+ retail outlets, 250+ Havfunn parlours, and quick commerce platforms, serving consumers, hospitality chains, and event customers.

What Havmor Ice Cream does

Havmor Ice Cream is an Indian manufacturer and retailer of ice cream and frozen desserts, founded in 1944 in Ahmedabad. The company operates a portfolio of 150+ products spanning cones, cups, candies, novelties, tubs, paper packs, and ice cream cakes, including Indian traditional flavors (Kulfi, Falooda), premium Belgian chocolate variants, fruit-based offerings, and ice cream cakes. Production is anchored by a 60,000 sq. m. manufacturing facility in Pune, built with an INR 500 crore investment, delivering 4 million litres of monthly capacity and 36 million units served daily.

The company monetizes through three primary streams: (1) ice cream product sales across formats via retail, parlours, and quick commerce; (2) franchise revenue from Havfunn parlour partners across five investment tiers from INR 5,000 to INR 40 lakh+; and (3) party orders and catering for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate events. Distribution spans 72,000+ retail outlets across 21 states and 4 union territories, 250+ flagship Havfunn stores, institutional supply to premium hospitality chains, and digital availability on Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zomato. Marketing leverages celebrity endorsements (Tamannaah Bhatia) and experiential campaigns such as the #BeMyHeartbeat Valentine's Day activation.

Since 2017, Havmor has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lotte India Corporation Private Limited, itself a subsidiary of LOTTE Wellfood Co. Ltd., South Korea, following the INR 1,020 Crore acquisition from the Chona family. A proposed merger between Havmor Ice Cream and Lotte India Corporation Limited was announced in 2024 under NCLT oversight to consolidate the Indian business. Recent product innovation includes the Belgian Silky Chocolate Cone with proprietary molten chocolate centre fill technology. The company operates as a private entity with no disclosed standalone revenue or public financials.

Havmor Ice Cream firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Havmor Ice Cream
Legal name
Lotte India Corporation Private Limited
Website
https://havmor.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1944
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
501–1,000 employees
Short description
Havmor Ice Cream is an Indian ice cream manufacturer founded in 1944, producing 150+ products across cones, tubs, candies, and cakes via a Pune facility (4M litres monthly), distributed through 72,000+ retail outlets, 250+ Havfunn parlours, and quick commerce platforms, serving consumers, hospitality chains, and event customers.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Havmor Ice Cream industry classification

Industry
Product category
Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts
NAICS
Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (31152)
SIC
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024), Dairy Products (2020)
akta.pro primary industry
Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing (AFAKAKAE)
akta.pro secondary industries
Ice Cream & Refrigerated Desserts (CRADACAE), Frozen & Refrigerated Snack Foods (Ice Cream Novelties, Snack Bites) (CRADABAL)

Keywords

  • Ice cream manufacturing
  • Frozen desserts
  • Ice cream parlours
  • Frozen confectionery
  • Ice cream franchise

Where Havmor Ice Cream is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Ahmedabad
HQ country
India
HQ region
Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

Havmor Ice Cream business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Ice Cream Product Sales: Sale of ice cream products through multiple formats including cones, tubs, candies, novelties, ice cream cakes, and paper packs. Distribution through own parlours, retail outlets, and quick commerce platforms.
  2. Franchise Revenue: Franchise fees from Havfunn parlour partners and franchisees. Investment options ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹40,00,000+ across different categories.
  3. Party Orders and Catering: Bulk party orders for events including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations. Custom ice cream servings for occasions.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
One time/ perpetual licenseOne timeFranchise investment tiers from micro to premium

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Havmor Ice Cream product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Havmor manufactures and sells ice cream and frozen desserts across 150+ SKUs in formats including cones, cups, candies, novelties, tubs, paper packs, and ice cream cakes. Products span traditional Indian flavours such as Kulfi and Rajwadi Kulfi Falooda alongside international premium variants like Belgian Silky Chocolate Cone and Swiss Choco Brownie. Distribution operates through 72,000+ retail outlets, 250+ Havfunn parlours, quick commerce platforms, and direct institutional hospitality supply.

Product overview

Havmor Ice Cream operates as a diversified ice cream and frozen dessert company with a portfolio of 150+ products spanning multiple formats: cones, cups, candies, novelties, tub ice creams, paper packs, and ice cream cakes. Key product lines include Belgian chocolate variants (Belgian Dark Chocolate, Belgian Sensation, Belgian Silky Chocolate Cone), Indian traditional flavors (Kulfi variants, Chowpaty Kulfi, Taj Mahal), chocolate-focused offerings (Chocolate Cake, Black Forest, Choco Berry Krunch), and fruit-based products (Alphonso Mango, Strawberry, Fruit Overload). The company offers premium ice cream cakes (Red Velvet Heartbeat Cake, Italian Cassata, Blueberry Cheesecake) and operates through Havfunn Parlour franchise stores providing customized sundaes and desserts. Distribution includes 72,000+ retail outlets, 250+ flagship stores, and availability on quick commerce platforms Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, and Swiggy Instamart.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Havfunn: Havmor's ice cream parlor and franchise concept offering experiential retail.
  • Havmor Restaurant

Companies that use Havmor Ice Cream

Customer profile

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Havmor Ice Cream technology and API

Technology

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Havmor Ice Cream partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Havmor Ice Cream competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Amul (GCMMF): India's dominant dairy cooperative with a massive national ice cream portfolio and unparalleled distribution scale; competes directly with Havmor across retail and impulse-purchase occasions.
  • Cream Bell: Indian ice cream brand focused on cups, cones and value novelties with strong North and West India distribution; competes with Havmor in the impulse and family-pack segments.
  • Vadilal Industries: Listed Indian ice cream manufacturer with deep Western India roots similar to Havmor, with comparable family-history heritage and a parallel product mix spanning traditional Indian and Western flavors.
  • Kwality Wall's (Hindustan Unilever): Multinational-backed Indian ice cream brand with broad impulse distribution and a Cornerstore-style retail presence, competing head-on with Havmor across tubs, cones and novelties.
  • Dairy Day: Fast-growing Bengaluru-based Indian ice cream brand expanding nationally through retail and parlour formats; competes with Havmor in metros and tier-1 cities on premiumization and quick-commerce.
  • Baskin-Robbins (India - Graviss Foods): Premium global ice cream brand operated in India via master-franchise; competes directly for premium parlor occasions, ice cream cakes, and adult/family indulgence occasions.
  • Mother Dairy: Major Indian ice cream and dairy brand with strong Delhi-NCR and North India share; operates a comparable mass-premium portfolio and competes in retail and quick-commerce channels.
  • Natural Ice Cream: Premium Indian ice cream chain built on fruit-based flavors and parlour-led retail; competes with Havmor's Havfunn parlour network and premium fruit/indulgent SKU range in metros.
  • Havmor Restaurant (Havmor hospitality concept): Havmor's own full-service restaurant sub-brand under Lotte India; relevant as an internal adjacent channel competing in dine-out dessert occasions where peer ice cream chains also compete.

Broad incumbents

  • Nestle India: Diversified F&B giant with an ice cream portfolio and unmatched distribution; competes with Havmor across retail and foodservice while leveraging a much broader CPG platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Havmor Ice Cream social profiles

Digital presence

Havmor Ice Cream financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Havmor Ice Cream leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Havmor Ice Cream funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Havmor Ice Cream M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Havmor Ice Cream

What does Havmor Ice Cream do?

Havmor manufactures and sells ice cream and frozen desserts across 150+ SKUs in formats including cones, cups, candies, novelties, tubs, paper packs, and ice cream cakes. Products span traditional Indian flavours such as Kulfi and Rajwadi Kulfi Falooda alongside international premium variants like Belgian Silky Chocolate Cone and Swiss Choco Brownie. Distribution operates through 72,000+ retail outlets, 250+ Havfunn parlours, quick commerce platforms, and direct institutional hospitality supply.

Is Havmor Ice Cream a public or private company?

Havmor Ice Cream is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Havmor Ice Cream founded?

Havmor Ice Cream was founded in 1944. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.

Where is Havmor Ice Cream based?

Havmor Ice Cream is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, in the Asia region.

How does Havmor Ice Cream make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Ice Cream Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are franchise Revenue and party Orders and Catering.

Who are Havmor Ice Cream's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Amul (GCMMF), Cream Bell, Vadilal Industries, Kwality Wall's (Hindustan Unilever), Dairy Day, Baskin-Robbins (India - Graviss Foods), Mother Dairy, Natural Ice Cream and Havmor Restaurant (Havmor hospitality concept). Nestle India is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does Havmor Ice Cream have an API?

No public API is recorded for Havmor Ice Cream.

What industry is Havmor Ice Cream in?

Havmor Ice Cream's product category is Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAKAKAE, Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing, with a secondary code of CRADACAE, Ice Cream & Refrigerated Desserts. Its NAICS code is 31152 and its SIC code is 2024.

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www.passionateinmarketing.comBritannia and Havmor Launch Croissant Blockbuster Ice CreamBritannia and Havmor launched a croissant-ice cream sandwich combining Britannia Treat Croissant and Havmor Blockbuster in three flavors. The product is available at select Havmor parlours in Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Mumbai, and as a combo on Zepto. The collaboration aims to create a new indulgent experience for consumers.Fortune IndiaRush to premiumise could come at the expense of recruiting future consumers, says Havmor MD Debabrata MukherjeeHavmor MD Debabrata Mukherjee warns that rushing to premiumise could lose future consumers, as 80-85% of revenue still comes from mass-priced general trade and vending. He says mass pricing is crucial for impulse purchases, even as the brand has premiumsed with a 30-35% mass portfolio.afaqs!As Q-comm turns ice cream into an impulse buy, Havmor is rethinking its traditional strategyHavmor Ice Cream, owned by South Korean conglomerate Lotte Wellfood Co., launched an "80 Years of Happy Memories" campaign as part of its 80th anniversary celebrations, with activities spanning 25+ towns in Gujarat. Since Lotte acquired Havmor in 2017 for Rs 1,020 crore, the brand's turnover has doubled to over Rs 1,200 crore and profit has grown by 50%, while Gujarat remains its highest revenue-contributing state and the market leader. The company is expanding nationally with a new factory in Talegaon near Pune by November, scaling quick commerce through platforms like Zomato and Blinkit, and plans to launch its second Lotte-branded ice cream candy sub-brand in Q4.WhalesbookHavmor Ice Cream Reports Double-Digit Growth in H1 2026Havmor Ice Cream reported high double-digit growth for the first half of 2026, achieving this performance despite challenging weather conditions that typically pressure the ice cream sector in India. Since its acquisition by South Korea's Lotte Wellfood Group in 2017, the company's business volume has tripled, supported by a new manufacturing facility in Pune and expansion to 100,000 retail outlets, while quick commerce sales have tripled over the past two years. The company is navigating inflationary pressures by implementing selective price adjustments on premium products while maintaining affordable entry-level pricing.BusinessLineHavmor Ice-cream garners double-digit growth in H1Havmor Ice Cream reported double-digit growth in the first half of 2026 despite delayed summers and unseasonal rains, with growth balanced across urban and rural markets as well as popular (₹10) and premium price segments. The company, acquired by South Korean Lotte Wellfood Group in 2017, has tripled its business over 8-9 years by expanding to 100,000 outlets and 250 ice-cream parlours, while its quick-commerce contribution tripled over two years. Havmor has taken selective price hikes in the premium segment while maintaining its popular price points, and is expanding manufacturing with a new plant in Pune.The Times of IndiaRaising the bar: Saying it with chocolates, from pastries to perfume - The Economic TimesChocolate has emerged as a versatile ingredient in India's food and beverage industry, expanding beyond traditional sweets into segments including nutraceuticals, beauty products, cocktails, and the booming gifting economy. The Indian chocolate market is valued at approximately Rs 22,000 crore, with the luxury segment growing at nearly twice the pace of the broader market, according to Fabelle Chocolates (ITC Limited). Brands including Oriflame, Gladful, Havemor Ice cream, and Gur Chini are actively driving this trend through chocolate-infused products, while quick-commerce platforms report a 30.7 percent year-on-year rise in chocolate orders.AjuniorvcCan ₹1,440 Cr HOCCO Build on ₹1,020 Cr Havmor for Ice Cream Sizzle?HOCCO (House of Chonas Collaborative) raised ₹150 crore in Series B funding in September 2025, valuing the company at ₹1,440 crore, less than two years after relaunching its ice cream business following the expiry of a non-compete clause from the Havmor sale. The Chona family, which sold its Havmor ice cream brand to South Korea's Lotte Confectionery for ₹1,020 crore in 2017, posted ₹220 crore revenue in FY25 and aims to reach ₹1,000 crore revenue by FY28, positioning HOCCO to become India's fastest-growing ice cream brand. With India's ice cream market projected to grow from ₹26,800 crore to ₹50,000 crore by 2033, HOCCO is leveraging its full-stack ecosystem model combining captive restaurant distribution with quick-commerce expansion to compete against established players like Amul and Vadilal.https://www.outlookbusiness.com/Cooling Products See Mixed Demand in June Qtr; AC Sales Slump, Beverages, Ice Cream Stay Resilient – Outlook BusinessAir-conditioner sales declined significantly across India in June due to unseasonal weather and inflationary pressures, with industry-level sales dropping while prices rose 18-20 per cent over recent years. In contrast, beverages, ice cream, and dairy products registered robust growth, with companies like Coca-Cola India, Mother Dairy, and Havmor Ice Cream reporting strong demand driven by immediate consumption and impulse purchasing. The mixed performance reflects shifting consumer behavior, with some buyers down-trading to air coolers and fans amid higher AC prices.Business StandardUnseasonal weather, inflation cools AC sales, ice cream, beverages gainUnseasonal weather patterns and inflationary pressures significantly slowed air-conditioner sales in India during the June quarter, with the industry experiencing a notable demand decline in June amid thunderstorms and lower evening temperatures across regions. In contrast, refreshment and impulse categories reported robust growth, with Mother Dairy recording over 30 per cent volume growth in fresh dairy and ice cream, Coca-Cola India seeing strong summer demand driven by immediate consumption and smaller pack formats, and Havmor Ice Cream experiencing accelerated growth in cones, sticks and single-serve cups. Air-conditioner prices have risen 18-20 per cent over the past few years, prompting consumers to down-trade to air coolers and fans, though the industry has still achieved approximately 35 per cent value growth year-to-date aided by higher prices and premiumisation.MediaBriefInside Havmor’s strategy for a year-round ice cream categoryRishabh Verma, Head of Marketing at Havmor Ice Cream, outlined the brand's strategy to move beyond traditional summer consumption spikes and build year-round relevance through evolving occasions, quick commerce, and integrated media. The company is leveraging quick commerce as a media ecosystem to connect brand-building with measurable commerce outcomes, while shifting from awareness-building to in-app discovery and conversion-led triggers. Havmor recently launched a Guava Chilli flavour inspired by Indian street-style consumption to tap into nostalgia and create social-media engagement among younger audiences.