GFI India sees India emerging as an alternative-protein manufacturing hub

The industry body says investment in crop R&D, ingredient extraction, processing capacity and novel-food regulation could position India as a smart-protein production base. Plant-based products remain the only commercially available category in the country.

— Filed Wed, 29 Jul, 2026, 18:56 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

GFI India says India can become an alternative-protein manufacturing hub by investing in crop R&D, ingredient extraction, processing infrastructure and novel-food regulation. Plant-based products are currently the only commercially available smart-protein category in India.

Why this matters

GFI India's recent signal also focused on India emerging as an alternative-protein manufacturing hub, reinforcing its focus on the production infrastructure and policy needed to expand smart-protein supply.

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