Milky Mist commissions ₹40 crore high-protein Skyr and yoghurt plant

The new Perundurai, Tamil Nadu facility can process up to 150 tonnes a day, giving Milky Mist more scale in Skyr and Greek yoghurt as demand for high-protein yoghurt more than doubles.

— Source publishedThu, 10 Sept, 2026, 20:23 IST·First seen Thu, 10 Sept, 2026, 20:29 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Milky Mist commissioned a ₹40 crore Skyr and Greek Yoghurt plant at its Perundurai, Tamil Nadu facility, with capacity of up to 150 tonnes daily. The expansion

Key facts

  • ₹40 crore investment
  • 150 tonnes per day processing capacity
  • 2022 Ultrafiltration technology introduction
  • High-protein yoghurt demand has more than doubled in recent months

Why this matters

Milky Mist’s move strengthens its protein-led dairy platform, making differentiated yoghurt brands, nutrition partnerships, and cold-chain capabilities increasingly strategic targets.

What to watch

  • Retail pricing per 100g versus conventional flavoured yoghurt and competing Greek yoghurt brands.
  • Distribution listings and SKU launches on quick-commerce platforms and national modern retail chains.
  • Plant utilization, reported dairy procurement increases and new cold-chain investments.
  • Competitor capacity announcements from dairy cooperatives, national dairy brands and nutrition-focused startups.
  • Consumer adoption in tier-2 cities and repeat-purchase indicators for high-protein dairy.
  • Regulatory scrutiny or standardization of protein-content and health claims on yoghurt packaging.
  • Launch differentiated Skyr and Greek yoghurt variants in single-serve, family-pack and drinkable formats.
  • Use quick-commerce, gyms, nutrition influencers and modern trade sampling to build repeat consumption.
  • Expand cold-chain distribution beyond Tamil Nadu into major southern and western metros.
  • Introduce introductory price packs or protein-bundled offers to raise plant utilization.
  • Competitors are likely to add high-protein claims, lactose-free options and locally flavored Greek yoghurt products.