Taj Indian Group ranks among top 4 Indian juice exporter within first year, disrupting F&B export landscape
In a remarkable feat for a newly launched brand, Taj Indian Group has emerged as the fourth-largest exporter of juices from India within just one year of operations. The achievement, confirmed by the latest global export-import data, marks a major disruption in India's food and beverage (F&B) export landscape.
Since starting operations in June last year, the India-based company has rapidly gained international traction, particularly across Europe and Africa, thanks to its data-driven export strategy and focus on authentic Indian flavours.
'To break into the top four exporters in such a competitive category within our inaugural year is a monumental testament to our team's vision and relentless execution,' said Harpreet Singh, founder of Taj Indian Group.
The company's co-founder and CEO, Gautam Kumar, emphasised that their success was the result of strategic market targeting and the rising global appetite for high-quality, natural Indian beverages.
'Our data-driven approach to identifying export opportunities has been pivotal,' said Kumar. 'It's clear that international consumers are increasingly drawn to innovative Indian F&B brands that prioritise both quality and authenticity.'
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While juice exports have driven the company's initial growth, Taj Indian Group has plans well beyond the beverage segment. Its expanding portfolio includes snacks, bakery products, Indian spices, and ready-to-eat meals—a multi-category strategy aimed at long-term global market disruption.
The company has achieved this growth entirely through bootstrapping and is now eyeing a major expansion phase. Plans are underway to establish state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities to support rising demand, enhance quality control, and optimise supply chains.
The firm is actively seeking strategic partnerships and funding to support this vision.
The company's meteoric rise presents a compelling case for how emerging Indian start-ups can scale globally by blending traditional flavours with modern business strategies. The brand's success underscores a growing international demand for diverse and authentic Indian food products.
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