Reliance Consumer Products Acquires Majority Stake in Udhaiyam
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has acquired a majority stake in Udhaiyam Agro Foods Private Limited. The deal strengthens RCPL's branded staples portfolio with the addition of Tamil Nadu's heritage nutrition brand, Udhaiyam. The erstwhile promoters will retain a minority stake.
The acquisition of a regional brand is a strategic move that will likely contribute to the growth of Reliance's FMCG arm, but it is not a transformative event for the entire conglomerate.
The acquisition is positive as it strengthens Reliance's FMCG portfolio and expands its reach in the branded staples segment.
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited, has acquired a majority stake in Udhaiyams Agro Foods Private Limited. This joint venture brings the food company and Tamil Nadu's heritage nutrition brand, Udhaiyam, under RCPL's fold, strengthening its branded staples portfolio.
The acquisition aligns with RCPL's commitment to promoting India's heritage and legacy brands and offering "global quality at affordable prices." T. Krishnakumar, Director at RCPL, expressed excitement about the joint venture, highlighting Udhaiyam's decades-long service and quality, and anticipates its scaling into a national brand.
S. Sudhakar, Managing Director of Udhaiyams Agro Foods, noted that the partnership with RCPL opens new opportunities for Udhaiyam, a brand synonymous with quality pulses in Tamil Nadu for over three decades. Udhaiyam operates under its flagship brand 'Udhaiyam' and has a strong presence in categories like rice, spices, snacks, and idli batter.
Following the acquisition, the erstwhile promoters, S. Sudhakar and S. Dinakar, will retain a minority stake and continue with the company to support its next phase of growth, leveraging their over 30 years of experience in the staples category.
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