Punjab Industries and Commerce Minister Sanjeev Arora and Cargill India Chairman Ravinder Ballain along with others at the inauguration of the new dairy feed unit in Wazirabad on Thursday
Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health on Thursday opened a state-of-the-art dairy feed plant in Wazirabad, Punjab (India). Built at an investment of ₹300 crore, the new plant will provide dairy farmers access to world-class feed solutions and provide science-based dairy nutrition on a large scale, the company said in a statement.
Spread over 15 acres, with an annual production capacity of 400,000 metric tonnes, the new facility will be Cargill’s largest dairy feed plant in South Asia and the second in the state of Punjab (after Bathinda). This will add more than 1000 (direct and indirect) jobs, create livelihood opportunities for the local community and help the company meet the growing demand from the main dairy markets of Punjab, the company said.
The products manufactured here will be marketed under the globally renowned brands Provimi and Purina and will cater to multiple customer segments including dairy farmers, producers and feed mills.
Strategically located within the high-density dairy sector, Cargill’s Wazirabad facility will bring production closer to farming communities in Punjab, one of the most productive dairy belts of North India. It will provide dairy producers access to the latest technology used in the production of a wide range of dairy feeds for young animals and milking cows using a high level of automation. By enabling continuous availability of safe and quality feed, the plant will help dairy producers improve milk yields, animal health, farmers’ income and strengthen the entire dairy value chain.
Punjab Industries and Commerce Minister Sanjeev Arora along with Cargil leadership inaugurated the facility on Thursday. Arora said, “Punjab continues to be a leader in India’s agriculture and dairy landscape supported by its progressive farmers and strong infrastructure. The investment from global companies like Cargill will further strengthen the state’s industrial ecosystem and create employment opportunities for local communities while supporting rural livelihoods. This clearly reflects the growing industry’s confidence in Punjab as a preferred destination for agriculture and food sector investments and is in line with our vision of transforming the state into a progressive, prosperous and self-reliant entity.”
Ravinder Balain, President, Cargill India and Senior Managing Director, Cargill Animal Nutrition and Health, India, said, “By expanding its manufacturing presence closer to the key dairy regions of Punjab, farmers in the state will have consistent access to high quality and low-toxic feed while complying with BIS guidelines. This will enhance supply reliability and farm profitability for dairy farmers, as well as contribute to local employment, thereby strengthening the state ecosystem.”
India has been the world’s largest milk producer for many years and accounts for more than a quarter of global production. At present, dairy is the largest agricultural product in India, contributing 5 percent to the national economy and directly employing more than eight crore farmers. This, coupled with the steady increase in dairy consumption, makes the availability of high quality dairy feed vital for the development of the sector.
Cargill’s latest expansion builds on decades of work with Indian farmers through trusted brands like Provimi and Purina. The company said that along with the Bathinda plant, the new facility also builds on the ‘Make in India’ agenda by expanding local manufacturing, skill development and supporting economic activities in the surrounding communities.
Published on February 26, 2026
