What we do Dodla Dairy Ltd is an integrated dairy company processing and selling milk and value-added dairy products in India and East Africa. |
Founded in 1,995 |
Market share Strong presence in Southern and Eastern India and growing footprint in Kenya and Uganda with over 18 processing plants and 7,690+ village collection centers. |
Problem solved Provides high-quality, hygienic milk and dairy products by sourcing directly from farmers, ensuring supply chain efficiency and quality control. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves retail consumers through direct milk and dairy product distribution, with focus on B2C and select B2B market segments in India and Africa. |
Key management Dodla Sunil Reddy (Managing Director) with 25+ years of experience leads the company; supported by experienced directors and senior management. |
Our journey and innovations Started in 1995, expanded with subsidiaries in Uganda and Kenya; pioneered fully automated dairies; continuous capacity expansion and product diversification including cattle feed business. |
Where we operate Operations across India with a stronghold in South and East India, and subsidiaries in Uganda and Kenya in East Africa. |
Top products or what we offer Fresh milk, curd, ice cream, butter, ghee, paneer, flavored milk, skimmed milk powder, doodh peda, and other dairy products. |
Top brands Dodla brand products dominate Southern India; African portfolio includes Dairy Top and Pride of Cows with strong regional presence. |
Raw materials needed Raw milk sourced directly from approximately 130,000 farmers; cattle feed produced via subsidiary for backward integration. |
Raw materials supplier Procures raw milk directly from farmers eliminating middlemen; cattle feed manufactured internally through Orgafeed subsidiary. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Majority of revenue is recurring through regular milk sales and value-added products, with some seasonality due to agricultural cycles. |
Our industry position Among top dairy processors in Southern and Eastern India, growing international footprint; consistent revenue and profit growth bolsters position. |
Financial highlights FY25 consolidated revenue ₹3,720 Cr, PAT ₹260 Cr, EBITDA margin ~10.2%, with 13-20% CAGR in revenue and PAT over recent years. |
Geographical revenue split India contributes ~93% of revenue; East Africa operations contribute ~7%, reflecting growing international presence. |
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Whats driving growth Strong milk procurement network, growing demand for value-added products, geographic expansion in India and Africa, and operational efficiencies. |
Our future plans Ongoing capacity expansion including new plant in Maharashtra, Uganda greenfield project, and enhancement of Orgafeed cattle feed facilities. |
Our green promise Initiatives in renewable energy use, water recycling, waste management and piloting electric vehicles for milk transport. |
Our people and values Over 3,000 employees and 7,690+ agents fostering a culture of quality, farmer engagement, safety, and ethical governance. |
Key challenges ahead Margin pressure due to raw milk procurement costs, competitive pricing, and seasonality in dairy demand. |
Interesting facts Commissioned first fully automated dairy in 2017; diversified into Africa with subsidiaries in Kenya and Uganda; strong farmer direct pay practices. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates raw material cost and supply risks via direct procurement; focuses on product quality, brand building, and geographic diversification. |
