Dairy companies propose ₹695.18 crore of investment in Uttar Pradesh at the state's international trade show

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Dairy companies propose ₹695.18 crore of investment in Uttar Pradesh at the state's international trade show

30 September 2026

Twenty-two dairy companies submitted investment proposals worth ₹695.18 crore at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show, UPITS-2026.
The proposals are expected to create more than 2,500 jobs.
Ace International Ltd proposed ₹457 crore across Hathras, Aligarh and Agra, with about 1,500 jobs.
Carebro Innovators Pvt Ltd proposed ₹100 crore across Ayodhya, Lucknow, Meerut and Bareilly, with more than 250 jobs.
Anjum Dairy proposed ₹50 crore in Moradabad, Amroha and Rampur; Gwin Whey Protein ₹27 crore in Etah, Firozabad and Etawah; and Gauri Food and Beverages ₹14.65 crore in Jhansi.
The proposals were received under the Uttar Pradesh Dairy Development and Dairy Products Promotion Policy, 2022.
Milk Commissioner Dhanlakshmi K was among the officials associated with the exercise.

Total proposals: ₹695.18 crore Companies: 22 Jobs expected: over 2,500 Largest single proposal: ₹457 crore, Ace International Ltd

Why it matters for exams: Uttar Pradesh is the country's largest milk-producing state, and state-level investment policies and their figures are regular economy questions.

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30 September 2026 Source: Business Standard report

In plain words

UPITS Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show — An annual trade fair held by the Uttar Pradesh government to showcase the state's products and attract investment.