Adani Wilmar rebrands name to AWL Agri Business Limited
The rebranding aims to align the company’s identity with its core business
activities and future growth prospects in the agri-business industry.
INDIA – Adani Wilmar, a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods specialising in food and beverage products, has announced a change of name to AWL Agri Business Limited.
The new name underscores the company’s strategic shift towards the agriculture and food sector after exiting its US$2 billion consumer goods joint venture with Wilmar International last year.
Angshu Mallick, MD and CEO of the company, said Adani Wilmar will continue to expand its presence in branded foods, including the basmati rice and wheat flour segments, as nearly four-fifths of sales come from unbranded products.
According to media reports, Adani Wilmar (now AWL Agri Business Limited) is anticipated to intensify its efforts to introduce new products in FY26, targeting affordable and high-end segments within kitchen essentials.
The company was founded in 1999 as a joint venture between Adani Enterprises and Wilmar International.
Adani Wilmar acquires GD Foods
The news comes after the multinational FMCG acquired 80% of G.D. Foods Manufacturing India Private Limited, a local maker of sauces and pickles, to expand its portfolio with value-added food products.
The acquisition will be executed in two phases: 80% of the shares will be acquired in the first tranche, and the remaining 20% over the next three years.
CEO and MD Angshu Mallick of Adani Wilmar said, “The acquisition of GD Foods aligns with our vision and will significantly enlarge AWL’s offerings to meet the evolving needs of Indian households.
“With eight new product categories added to our portfolio, we are laying a strong foundation to build a formidable presence in the value-added products market over time.”
AWL also stated that GD Foods is among the top three players in India’s tomato ketchup and pickles category, adding that it intends to invest further in the brand while significantly increasing the distribution reach of all products.
“This acquisition will lead to the significant addition of the margin-accretive products in our portfolio,” AWL added.
Established in 1984 and Headquartered in Delhi, G.D. Foods Manufacturing India Private Limited has a wide range of products, such as sauces, jams, pickles, noodles and instant mixes.
GD Foods Vice Chairman Nitin Seth said, “For the past 40 years, we have remained committed to understanding and meeting the needs of Indian households through innovative products. “Now, with AWL’s strength behind us, Tops products will reach many homes.”
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