India is the second-largest food-producing market in the world. The country’s food market – comprising everything from pulses, vegetables, and fruits to milled products and alcoholic beverages – is growing at a CAGR of 11%. And, one-third of this growth is driven by its processing sector alone. Currently, the Indian agro and food industry stands at US$ 230 billion, but in the next five years, it is expected to reach a staggering figure of US$ 535 billion. The key player in driving that growth is Maharashtra, one of India’s largest commercial and industrial centres.