List of the Top 10 Quality Namkeen Manufacturers and Suppliers in India
Namkeen is a Hindi word for savory snacks. Namkeen has been part of the Indian food platter since ancient days. They are recipes that can be munched alone or snacks with tea. Namkeen is mostly made of whole wheat flour and fuses to the aroma of red chili, pepper, ajwain, turmeric, salt, and other spices. The graze of these finger-licking namkeens starts in our homes and local eateries where they are prepared in small quantities in the kitchens. However, to reach the consumption of the population masses, namkeens are prepared in factories of big food and snacks companies. Manufactured namkeens are prepared in sanitised factory pots and sealed in packages for distribution to retail outlets. Packaged snacks are easy to consume at any time and place. The hygienically packed namkeens have been baked such that they can be stored to shelf life of six to twelve months. There are a variety of namkeens made to various forms, tastes, textures, sizes, bases, aromas, and fillings. Namkeens can be characterised into three parts:
- Single product segments include chana dal, moong dal, nut cracker, peanut, karare peanut, namkeen pare, heeng jeera peanut, etc.
- Single product in bhujia including plain sev, bikaneri bhujia, aloo bhujia, gujarati namkeen, etc.
- Mixtures such as navratan mix, kaju mix, chatpata mix, kashmiri mix, khatta meetha, royal treat, bombay mix, magic mix, etc.
The market of Indian namkeen and snacks is about a lakh crores Indian rupees. 30% coverage of the namkeen and snack market is covered by organised trade businesses such as Haldiram, Bikaner, Bikaji, etc. While the entire market is expanding at a rate of 7-8 percent, the branded segment is expanding at an approximate rate of 15% per annum.
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List of the Top Ten Quality Namkeen Manufacturers, Suppliers & Exporters in India
The lists of the top ten branded namkeen manufacturers, suppliers and exporters in India are given below
- Haldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd.
- Bikaji
- Bikanervala
- Kaleva
- PepsiCo India
- Rajkamal Namkeens Pvt. Ltd.
- Gopal Snacks Pvt. Ltd.
- Harihar Foods Pvt. Ltd.
- Karachi Bakery
- DFM Foods Limited
(i) Haldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd.
Haldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd. was incorporated in 1996 as a food manufacturing company. Beginning with only 15 products manufactured, presently the company has more than 70 sweets and salty snacks products supplied domestically and overseas, along with a restaurant chain. Out of the $1 billion overall sales made in the financial year 2019, 80% of the amount was contributed by Haldiram's branded packaged snacks. Exported products of the brand have earned prestigious awards in Barcelona, Italy, and Virginia, the USA.
(ii) Bikaji
A local snack trade was started by Dungarshi Maharaj in the late 1980s, and now it is standing as the largest producer of bhujia namkeen in the world, manufacturing 60 tonnes per day. Of the total Rs. 1073.35 crores total sales, bhujia and other namkeens accounts for 69% of the amount. The domestic supply of Bikaji products reaches the different regions of the country. Bikaji currently exports snacks, sweets, specialised bhujia, and other namkeens to 32 countries including Australia, Singapore, U.S.A. Mauritius and Canada also cover regions like Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
(iii) Bikanervala
Bikanervala was established in Rajasthan as a small sweet shop named Bikaner Namkeen Bhandar in 1905. Presently it serves sweets, meals, packaged foods, and baked items to millions of customers every day. Its 5 manufacturing sites spanning a total area of 8 lakhs sq. ft can cater to demand and supply in the country and overseas. Manufactured ranges of snacks are also exported across more than 100 outlets in many countries, including the USA, New Zealand, Singapore, Nepal, and the UAE. Packaged products are traded under the brand name, Bikano.
(iv) Kaleva
For 15 years, Kaleva based in Delhi has manufactured and has a wide domestic network for supply of namkeens, sweets, sharbats, sarbats, pickles, and snacks. Being one of the leading namkeen snacks manufacturers in India, it also has tie-ups with catering five-star deluxe hotels such as Ashoka Hotel, Maurya Sheraton, Taj Group, etc. Besides the neighbouring countries, it also expands the export network in the Middle East, Europe, and America. Traded namkeens are bhel puri, badam lachha, kashmiri mixture, moong dal, navratan mixture, chana dal, bikaneri bhujia, aloo bhujia, chana jor, chana chakh, chaupati chana dal, chabeni, tasty -khatta meetha, kaju mixture, mini samosa, mini kachouri, and methi mathri.
(v) PepsiCo India
PepsiCo India is a well-known company, famous for products in the range of beverages, potable bottled water, chips, and oats. Its people’s favourite namkeen is Kurkure, which is manufactured in a variety of variants and flavours and was introduced in 1999. The top destination ports where Kurkure is exported before distributing to different food stores in those countries are Melbourne, USA, Australia, and New York. Kurkure being a Rs. 1000 crore brand, is also made and sell in Bangladesh and Pakistan such the demand for supply to Canada, Nepal, Middle East region, and other ten countries.
(vi) Rajkamal Namkeens Pvt. Ltd.
Established in 1972 in Kanjurmarg, Maharashtra, Rajkamal Namkeens Pvt. Ltd. is one of the top manufacturer and supplier of a wide variety of namkeens, farsan, and sweets to Indian hotels, airlines, restaurants, canteens, corporate industries, and wholesale suppliers. The namkeen range of bhujiya, mix namkeen, noodles mix dalmoth, nylon sabudana, bhavnagri ganthiya, bikaneri sev and dalmoth amiri. The company exports all kinds of these packaged foods through reputed exporters.
(vii) Gopal Snacks Pvt. Ltd.
They are one of the leading namkeen manufacturers. Founded in 1994, Gopal Snacks Pvt. Ltd. began its supply of namkeen and snacks in the local markets of Rajkot which now has spurred to become a taste buds’ tycoon of Gujarat, with its production units standing on 20,000 sq.m of land. Besides distributing across India, it's manufactured seasoning, wafers, namkeen and farsan, papad, and snack pellets are exported to the UAE, Indonesia, Australia, Southern Africa, Brazil, and Caribbean countries.
(Viii) Harihar Foods Pvt. Ltd.
With 52 years of being in the readymade and packaged food industry, Harihar Foods Pvt. Ltd. has over 200 products baked and prepared in their three production units. This has made them one of the best namkeen manufacturers in India. Produce of 100 tonnes per day also caters to international customers in 20 countries. Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the products supplied across India include blended spicy, readymade, and instant mix dry foods. Namkeen along with spices, pickles, masala, ready-to-eat, health drinks, and herbal products are particularly manufactured for export.
(ix) Karachi Bakery
Karachi Bakery was established in Hyderabad in 1953. It is one of the oldest chains of Indian retail bakeries, popularly known for its plum cake, fruit biscuits, and dil kush. Along with the baked foods, it has a well-known collection of namkeen, such as Bhakarwadi, Dry fruit chivda, Mini samosa, and namak para. Its exclusive outlets are located in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Delhi and then products are supplied through a retailed outlet or online order. Selected products are manufactured to be exported to over 25 countries including eight European countries, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, three African countries, and the Middle East.
(x) DFM Foods Limited
DFM Foods Limited is among the leading player in the business of marketing packaged foods. Under the flagship brand, CRAX, CURLS, NATKHAT, and FRITTS, their product portfolio consists of 15 products, including CRAX Namkeen. In the namkeen business, it offers 12 product variants that include mixtures, daals, nut mixes, and bhujiyas. The manufacturing units are located in Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Kashipur, Uttarakhand. Its products are sold through a distribution network spread to different regions of mainland India and also supplied internationally through reputed exporters. The company made overall sales of Rs. 524.1 crores in 2020-21 and profiting Rs. 28.7 crores.
Conclusion
Namkeens are savory snacks prepared with whole wheat flour, and fuses to the aroma of red chili, pepper, ajwain, turmeric, salt, and other spices. Namkeens can be easily prepared in our kitchens at home and in small, local eateries. However, to reach the greater market of distribution and exports, branded trading companies take the role of mass manufacturing namkeens and packing them in air-tight pouches for comfortable transportation and anytime and anywhere consumption. Not only the packaged namkeens highly consumed domestically, but foreigners too seem to relish these finger-licking Indian delicacies. The demand for these leisure snacks has pumped up the economic benefits of branded traders and the nation.
FAQs: Namkeen
Q. What are the important factors for which namkeens are known for?
Ans. Namkeens are essentially known for
- Variety
- Taste
- Quality
Q. What are the types of namkeen?
Ans. Below are some famous types of namkeen -
- Single product namkeen is prepared of beans, dried lentils nuts, or peas immersed in spices. Examples of such namkeens are chana dal, moong dal, peanut, and nutcracker.
- The single product in bhujia is noodles prepared from grounded grains and lentils, beans, potatoes, or peas. Examples of such namkeens are bikaneri bhujia, plain sev, and aloo bhujia.
- Mixtures are a mix of gram flour, peanuts, sev, wholesome grain, and a lot more. Examples of such namkeens are khatta meetha, navratan mix, and chatpata mix.
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