New Delhi, June 8 -- India's agro-processing, flour milling, grain processing and food processing sector is entering a new phase supported by rising household consumption, urbanisation, and rising preference for branded staple foods.
As per official data, this sector serves a market of more than 1.4 billion consumers, forming a critical link between agriculture and retail consumption.
This industry is witnessing a growing demand for packaged atta, pulses, besan, semolina, and value-added food products. Interestingly, this sector is also leveraging the government initiatives aimed at strengthening food processing infrastructure, reducing post-harvest losses, and improving supply-chain efficiency.
In June, the RBI Monetary Policy Committee...