Aditi Foods Franchise
Distributorship for Aditi Foods' mango pulp, sauces and canned foods. Terms not published; our estimate ₹10–20 L. FY25 revenue ₹73.6 Cr.
About This Listing
Aditi Foods sells in India only through distributors; there is no franchise or branded outlet. It publishes no distributor programme or terms, so the investment shown is a FranchiseChuno estimate.
Source: Aditi Foods market presence page
Aditi Foods franchise at a glance (terms checked Oct 2026)
Investment
₹10 L - ₹20 L*
Estimate — not published by the brand · incl. stock, working capital, rent deposit, equipment · excl. land
Ongoing take
No royalty — you earn a margin
Franchise fee
No franchise fee
Payback
Not published
* Not verified — the brand doesn't publish this; the figure comes from other published sources or FranchiseChuno's estimate (see "Reported elsewhere" and "Our estimates" below). Real numbers can differ.
- Disputes with franchisees: None found (records checked Oct 2026)
- Profit or loss: Profit of ₹3.6 Cr in FY25
- Company standing: Active and up to date with the registrar
Franchisor strength isn't franchisee profit — check real outlet numbers.
Outlets
Not published
What we couldn't verify
- • Outlet closures
- • Franchisee satisfaction
- • Outlets we could verify
- • Outlet claim matches reality
Ask before you sign
- Speak to at least 3 franchisees who have run an outlet for 2+ years and see their actual monthly sales and profit — a franchisor making money doesn't mean its franchisees do.
- Get a written, itemised cost breakdown — the brand hasn't published one.
- Ask for every upfront payment in writing — deposit, onboarding, equipment or stock — and which parts are refundable.
Franchise terms checked against Aditi Foods' own market presence page (distributor network) on 6 Oct 2026. Figures marked * aren't published by the brand — they come from other published sources or our own estimate, and aren't verified.
Ways to Partner with Aditi Foods
1 partner model published by the brand. Figures it doesn't publish are left blank.
Distributor
- Royalty / margin
- Trade margin on Aditi products bought and resold; the margin is not published
- Territory
- Not published
Aditi Foods says it has over 100 authorised distributors across 14 states (market-presence page; 14+ in its Mar 2026 brochure). ICRA put the network at 200 distributors, spread mainly in the adjoining states of Karnataka and Gujarat, among others (Dec 2023). No published fee, deposit, area or term.
Our Estimates
FranchiseChuno estimateAditi Foods doesn't publish these, so here is our best read of the market and how we got there. They are our estimates, not the brand's figures — use them to plan, then confirm the real numbers in writing.
City-level distributorship, all-in
₹10–20 L*
Aditi Foods publishes nothing, so we sized it from the company's own numbers. Revenue was ₹73.6 Cr in FY25 (filings) and ICRA put exports at 60–65% of sales (Dec 2023), leaving roughly ₹26–29 Cr of domestic sales spread over 100–200 distributors: about ₹13–29 L of purchases a year for an average distributor. We assume a city-level distributor in a larger town buys ₹25–50 L a year (₹2–4 L a month). Build-up: opening stock of 1.5–2 months, higher in the mango-pulp season, ₹3–8 L; 30 days' credit to shops and HoReCa buyers (ICRA says Aditi itself gives customers 30 days) ₹2–4 L; a used small commercial vehicle ₹3–5 L; godown of 300–500 sq ft deposit ₹0.5–1.5 L; billing system, racks and sundries ₹0.5–1 L. Total about ₹9–19.5 L, rounded to ₹10–20 L. Any security deposit Aditi asks for is not published and is not included.
Unit-economics model · Oct 2026
Distributor gross margin
6–10% of sales*
Aditi Foods does not publish distributor margins and we found no published margin for a comparable regional packaged-food brand. This is our working assumption for a small regional brand selling to shops and HoReCa buyers, before transport, staff and credit losses. Check it with existing Aditi distributors.
Analyst judgement · Oct 2026
Reputation & News
What the press, courts and real franchisees or customers have said about Aditi Foods — summarised by us, with every source linked.
- In the news· Dec 2023
ICRA upgrades Aditi Foods to [ICRA]BBB- (Stable)
ICRA cited the promoters' experience, revenue growth to ₹64.8 Cr in FY2023 and comfortable debt cover, but flagged small scale, a low net worth of ₹34.2 Cr, dependence on mango pulp (about 75% of sales) and exports (60–65%), and currency and crop risks. The rating had earlier sat at B+ while the company was not cooperating with ICRA.
Source: ICRA rating rationale - Legal / regulatory· Feb 2021
Income-tax appeal settled under Vivad Se Vishwas
The company's appeal for assessment year 2010-11 before the ITAT Pune was withdrawn in Feb 2021 after it settled the dispute under the government's tax amnesty scheme.
Source: ITAT Pune order via Indian Kanoon - Legal / regulatory· Jan 2022
Service-tax appeal settled under Sabka Vishwas
The company's service-tax appeal before CESTAT Mumbai was dismissed as deemed withdrawn in Jan 2022 after settlement under the legacy dispute resolution scheme.
Source: CESTAT Mumbai order via Indian Kanoon - Award· Jun 1992
Best District Businessman award to the founder (1992)
The company says its founder received this award from the District Industries Centre, Government of Maharashtra, on 4 Jun 1992.
Source: Aditi Foods milestone page (the brand's own site)
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- Award· 1996
Udyog Ratna award to the founder (1996)
The company says its founder received the Udyog Ratna award from the Institute of Economic Studies in 1996.
Source: Aditi Foods milestone page (the brand's own site)
Product range and brands
What a distributor would carry, per Aditi Foods' own site and Mar 2026 catalogue.
- Brands in India: Aditi, Hallo, Pruthvi
- Mango pulp and slices (Alphonso, Kesar, Totapuri)
- Other fruit pulps, fruit cocktail and pineapple slices
- Fruit jams and syrups
- Fruit bars, candies and tutti-frutti
- Pickles and chutneys
- Tomato ketchup, sauces and Chinese-style sauces (soy, chilli, black bean, peri peri)
- Canned vegetables (sweet corn, baby corn, mushrooms, baked beans, tomato puree)
- Cooking pastes
Source: Aditi Foods website and product catalogue
Key Terms at Aditi Foods
The clauses that shape day-to-day running and your exit — read these before the fee.
- Payments to the brand
- ICRA's Dec 2023 rationale says the company extends a credit period of 30 days to its customers. Aditi Foods publishes no distributor agreement.
Legal & Contract Summary
Key contract terms at a glance — read before you sign.
Agreement Type
You supply retailers in your territory
Contract Duration
—Renewal Available
—Territory Exclusivity
—Non-Compete Clause
—Exit Clause
—Who Can Apply for Aditi Foods
Conditions the brand sets for partners, and the licences the business needs.
Licences & registrations
| Licence | Issued by | Who gets it |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI licence or registration for storing and selling packaged foodNeeded by any food distributor under the Food Safety and Standards Act; Aditi Foods publishes no distributor checklist. | FSSAI | You |
| FSSAI licence and export approvals for the plant (APEDA, EIA, US FDA registration)Listed by Aditi Foods on its certifications page. | FSSAI / APEDA / EIA / US FDA | The brand |
About the Brand
Brand USP
Runs its own fruit and vegetable processing plant near Sangli (about 200 tonnes a day, per the company) that supplies both its Indian brands and 150+ private labels abroad.
Why invest in Aditi Foods?
Aditi Foods by the Numbers
Source marked on each figure100+
Domestic distributors · Mar 2026
Brand claim200
Domestic distributors (ICRA) · Dec 2023
Independent14
States served in India · Mar 2026
Brand claim30+
Export countries · Mar 2026
Brand claim150+
Private-label brands supplied · Mar 2026
Brand claimAbout 200 tonnes a day
Production capacity · Mar 2026
Brand claim60–65%
Exports' share of sales · Dec 2023
IndependentAbout 75%
Mango pulp's share of sales · Dec 2023
Independent232
Employees on payroll · Aug 2025
Company filingCompany Financials
Brand-level, publicly reportedThe franchisor's own company health — separate from what a single franchise outlet earns.
Revenue (FY25)
₹73.6 Cr
Net profit (FY25)
₹3.6 Cr
Employees (Aug 2025)
232
Source: MCA filings via Tracxn
A profitable franchisor doesn't mean profitable franchisees. These are the company's numbers, not an outlet's. A franchisor can grow on fees and supplies while outlets struggle — talk to existing franchisees and see their accounts before you decide.
Company Health Check
What Aditi Foods's franchisor company has filed with the registrar and the courts — the checks a lawyer would run before you sign.
- Status with the registrar
- Active
- Annual filings
- Up to date
- Last AGM
- 30 Sep 2024
- Paid-up capital
- ₹2.89 Cr
- Auditor
- Phadke Limaye Thanedar and Associates
Group companies
- Hallo Foods Private LimitedGroup company
Source: MCA filings via Tracxn; ICRA rationale (Dec 2023, latest found); Indian Kanoon (checked Oct 2026)
Full company recordsFinancials year by year, registered details, leadership and timelineShowHide
Aditi Foods Financials Over Time
Figures for the brand, from filed or reported accounts.
Source: MCA filings via Tracxn (Aditi Foods (India) Pvt Ltd)
A profitable franchisor doesn't mean profitable franchisees. These are the company's numbers, not an outlet's. A franchisor can grow on fees and supplies while outlets struggle — talk to existing franchisees and see their accounts before you decide.
Company Profile
The legal entity behind the brand, its leadership, and its official channels.
- Registered name
- Aditi Foods (India) Private Limited
- Company type
- Private Limited
- CIN
- U24299PN1992PTC068739
- Incorporated
- 25 Sep 1992
- Headquarters
- Islampur (Ishwarpur), Sangli district, Maharashtra
Leadership
- DDinkarrao PatilFounder, Chairman and Managing Director
- BBhagatsinh PatilChief Executive Officer
- PPruthviraj PatilExecutive Director (domestic sales, purchase, administration)
Social presence
Company details source: MCA records via Tracxn
Aditi Foods Timeline
Sep 1980
Aditi Group starts with an electricals and hardware shop
The promoter group's first business, Aditi Electricals & Hardware, per the company.
Sep 1992
Company incorporated
CIN U24299PN1992PTC068739 incorporated on 25 Sep 1992; the company's milestone page dates Aditi Pectin's Pvt Ltd to the same day.
Source1994
Moves into fruit pulping
Aditi Foods says it diversified from pectin into fruit pulp in 1994.
1998
First export, to the Gulf
First export shipment and participation in Gulfood, per the company.
Dec 2023
ICRA upgrades rating to BBB- (Stable)
Upgraded from [ICRA]B+ (Stable) Issuer Not Cooperating; rated bank limits raised to ₹36.52 Cr.
SourceDec 2024
Pune office opens
A branch office in Kothrud, Pune, per the company.
2025
Own e-commerce store launched
Mar 2025Announced plan
New ready-to-eat and sauces plant planned
The company said a BRC-certified plant for ready-to-eat, ready-to-cook, mayonnaise and culinary sauces was set to be operational by March 2025; we could not confirm it opened.
UndatedAnnounced plan
Plan for exclusive outlets
The company's mission statement mentions expanding through exclusive outlets and an executive director's plan for a retail chain; no outlet or franchise programme is published.
FranchiseChuno Analysis
Our analysis of verified dataHow Aditi Foods looks once the numbers are checked side by side.
- ✓The franchisor company is profitableIts latest filed accounts show a net profit. That's the franchisor's money, not yours: a profitable franchisor doesn't mean its franchisees make money. Check real outlet numbers before you invest.
- ✓Brand operating for 32 yearsFounded in 1994. The brand doesn't state when franchising began.
Data completeness
36%
- ✓ Terms checked against the brand's own page
- ○ Published investment (not an estimate)
- ○ Franchise fee
- ○ Royalty
- ○ ROI or payback claim
- ○ Agreement term
- ○ Training details
- ○ Outlet cities verified
- ✓ Company financials
- ✓ Legal entity
- ✓ News & public opinion checked
Ask Before You Sign
Questions tailored to what Aditi Foods does and doesn't publish.
- 1Speak to at least 3 franchisees who have run an outlet for 2+ years and see their actual monthly sales and profit — a franchisor making money doesn't mean its franchisees do.
- 2Get a written, itemised cost breakdown — the brand hasn't published one.
- 3Ask for every upfront payment in writing — deposit, onboarding, equipment or stock — and which parts are refundable.
- 4Ask exactly how your margin or commission is calculated, when it's paid, and whether the brand can change it.
- 5Ask for the agreement term, renewal fee and exit or transfer terms.
- 6Ask whether you get an exclusive territory, and how large it is.
- 7Have a lawyer review the franchise agreement before paying anything.
- 8Visit 2–3 existing outlets and speak to their owners without the brand present.
Running the outletSpace, staff, launch steps, training, support and who does whatShowHide
Operations Required
What you'll need on the ground to run this franchise day-to-day.
Area Required
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Staff Needed
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Setup Time
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Owner Involvement
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Best Locations
Not published
Business Type
Not published
Training & Support
What the brand provides to help you launch and run your franchise.
Operations Manual
Step-by-step playbook for running the outlet
Supply Chain Support
Vendor sourcing, inventory & logistics
Technology / POS
Billing, inventory, and management software
Marketing Support
National & local marketing campaigns
Launch Support
Pre-opening setup and grand-opening assistance
Ongoing Field Support
Regular visits and operational coaching
What Aditi Foods franchisees say
We haven't yet heard from enough Aditi Foods franchisees to show anything. We publish totals once 3 or more people who run an outlet have answered and we've called each one to check.
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