Dublin, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “India Ice Cream Market Report by Product, Category, Type, Flavors, Distribution Channel, States and Company Analysis 2025-2033” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The India Ice Cream Market is expected to reach US$ 11.07 billion by 2033 from US$ 3.65 billion in 2024, with the country’s increasing demand for frozen desserts. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.11% during the period from 2025 to 2033 on account of growing disposable incomes, urbanization, new flavors, and accelerating penetration of organized retail and quick-service restaurants in the country.
Growth Drivers in the India Ice Cream Market
Increasing Disposable Income and Urbanization
India’s urban population is presently approximately 534 million, which accounts for about 35% of the total population. This figure is likely to keep increasing, and estimates suggest it may increase to 900 million by 2047, as stated by Business Standard. India’s booming middle class and urban population are accelerating ice cream demand. As incomes rise and disposable incomes increase, consumers are more than happy to pay for more premium ice cream flavors, handcrafted ones, and branded packs.
Urbanization creates easy access to contemporary retail stores, superstores, and doorstep delivery, which increases availability and variety for city consumers. According to National Statistical Office, GDP at Constant (2011-12) Prices, is expected to be ?172.90 lakh crore in the 2023-24 financial year. It is up from the Final Revised Estimate (FRE) of ?160.71 lakh crore for 2022-23. The growth rate of GDP for 2023-24 is projected to be 7.6 percent compared to 7.0 percent growth during 2022-23.
Growing Retail and E-Commerce Channels
The nascent avenue of contemporary trade stores, convenience stores, and vibrant online grocery websites is driving ice cream sales to unprecedented levels. New-age brands are leveraging the power of instant commerce apps like Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart, which allow them to distribute ice cream with unprecedented speed even in tropical conditions.
Aesthetically appealing in-store point-of-display, along with thoughtfully positioned freezers across small towns, are improving product visibility and accessibility across broader markets. In a significant turn of events, January 2025 witnessed the formal rollout of Bistro, Blinkit’s newest foray into quick food delivery, aimed at service to the fast lifestyles of consumers. Tying into its pilot phase, the independent app guarantees delivery within a remarkable ten minutes and is operational in carefully chosen areas across Gurugram, representing a promising move in the development of food delivery companies.
Innovation in Flavors and Product Formats
Launch of new flavors and health-oriented offerings, including low-fat and vegan ice creams, and varied formats like sundaes, cones, and bars, draw various consumer bases. Seasonal and festive limited-period launches generate buzz and drive repeat buys, fuelling market growth. Mother Dairy, one of India’s top dairy brands, will add Pure Buffalo Milk to its portfolio in the NCR market in January 2024. This comes after successfully rolling out its Cow Milk variant. The new variant of buffalo milk is specifically made for particular consumer needs and looks to ride on the increased demand for varying types of milk.
Challenges in the India Ice Cream Market
High Dependence on Cold Chain Infrastructure
The cold chain is entirely dependent on the ice cream industry. Poor storage infrastructure and patchy electricity supply in rural and semi-urban regions can impact product quality and cause losses. Temperature consistency during transportation continues to be a major concern for manufacturers and distributors.
Increasing Competition and Price Sensitivity
The market is under pressure from local and regional brands with lower prices. Smaller town consumers are very price-conscious and will find it difficult for premium and multinational brands to maintain margins. Substitutes such as frozen desserts and kulfi cut into market share, eating into brand loyalty.
Key Attributes
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Forecast Period | 2024 – 2033 |
| Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2024 | $3.65 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2033 | $11.07 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 13.1% |
| Regions Covered | India |
Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction
2. Research Methodology
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamics
4.1 Growth Drivers
4.2 Challenges
5. India Ice Cream Market
5.1 Historical Market Trends
5.2 Market Forecast
6. Market Share
6.1 By Product
6.2 By Category
6.3 By Type
6.4 By Flavors
6.5 By Distribution Channel
6.6 By States
7. Product
7.1 Sticks/Bars
7.2 Cones & Cups
7.3 Tubs & Bricks
7.4 Others
8. Category
8.1 Dairy Based
8.2 Non-Dairy Based
9. Type
9.1 Impulse
9.2 Take home
9.3 Artisanal
10. Flavors
10.1 Chocolate
10.2 Vanilla
10.3 Fruit
10.4 Others
11. Distribution Channel
11.1 Supermarkets and hypermarkets
11.2 Convenience Stores
11.3 Specialty Stores
11.4 Online Sales Channel
12. States
12.1 Eastern & North Eastern Region
12.2 Western Region
12.3 Southern Region
12.4 Northern & Central Region
13. Regulatory Framework
13.1 FSSAI Standards for Ice Cream
13.2 Labeling, Packaging, and Cold Chain Compliance
13.3 GST and Taxation on Frozen Desserts
14. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
14.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
14.3 Degree of Rivalry
14.4 Threat of New Entrants
14.5 Threat of Substitutes
15. SWOT Analysis
15.1 Strength
15.2 Weakness
15.3 Opportunity
15.4 Threat
16. Key Players Analysis
16.1 Britannia Industries
16.2 Vadilal
16.3 Kwality Wall’s
16.4 Hindustan Unilever
16.5 Cremica
16.6 Naturals Ice Cream
16.7 Amul
16.8 Nestle
16.9 Patanjali Ayurved
16.10 Mother Dairy
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