Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health has opened a state-of-the-art dairy feed plant in Wazirabad, Punjab, India. Built with an investment of ₹300 crore (US$32.6 million), the new plant will provide dairy farmers access to world-class feed solutions and deliver science-based dairy nutrition at scale. This expansion marks an important step from Cargill toward making India self-reliant in dairy feed.
Spread over 15 acres, with an annual production capacity of 400,000 metric tons, the new facility will be Cargill’s largest dairy feed plant in South Asia and second plant in the state of Punjab, after Bhatinda. It will add more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, creating livelihood opportunities for the local community and help the company meet rising demand from core dairy markets of Punjab. Products manufactured here will be marketed under the brands Provimi and Purina and cater to multiple customer segments including dairy farmers, producers and feed mills.
Strategically located within a high-density dairy region, Cargill’s Wazirabad facility will bring production closer to farming communities in Punjab, one of north India’s most productive dairy belts. It will also give dairy producers access to the latest technology used in the production of a wide range of dairy feed for young animals and milking cows, using a high degree of automation. By enabling consistent availability of safe and quality feed, this plant will support dairy producers improve milk yields, animal health, farmer incomes and strengthen the entire dairy value chain.
“Punjab continues to be a leader in India’s agricultural and dairy landscape, supported by its progressive farmers and strong infrastructure,” said Sanjeev Arora, Minister of Industries & Commerce, Punjab. “Investments from global companies like Cargill will further strengthen the state’s industrial ecosystem and create employment opportunities for local communities, supporting rural livelihoods.”
Cargill’s latest expansion builds on decades of work with Indian farmers through brands such as Provimi and Purina. Together with the Bathinda plant, the new facility also builds on the “Make in India” agenda by expanding local manufacturing, supporting skill development and economic activity in surrounding communities. Safety, quality and responsible operations remain foundational to the facility. Designed in alignment with Cargill’s global standards for workplace safety, biosecurity and product excellence, the plant reflects the company’s commitment to operational integrity and sustainable food systems.
“By expanding our manufacturing presence closer to the key dairy regions of Punjab, farmers in the state will have consistent access to high-quality and low-toxin feed complying with BIS guidelines. This will enhance supply reliability and farm profitability for dairy farmers, besides contributing to local employment, thereby strengthening the state ecosystem,” said Ravinder Balain, president, Cargill India and senior managing director Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health, India.
India is the world’s largest milk producer for several years and accounts for more than one-quarter of the global output. Dairy is the largest agricultural product in India, contributing 5% to the national economy.
