| New Capacity | 16,000 MTVegetarian Focus |
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| Total Network | 30,800 MTAnnual Capacity |
| Revenue FY26 | ₹165.72 CrOperating Revenue |
| Market Cap | ₹244.67 CrSmall Cap |
Key highlights
- New CFL Unit II in Dera Bassi, Punjab, adds 16,000 MT of annual vegetarian manufacturing capacity
- Total network capacity scales to 30,800 MT across three specialized facilities in India
- Facility features fully automated lines for cold-pressed breads, retort cooking, and IQF freezing
- Expansion supports the Unifayre brand and serves major QSR chains, institutional, and export markets
- Project marks a significant milestone in the company's nearly 30-year manufacturing journey
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Production Commenced — What It Means
Chatha Foods Limited has officially commenced commercial production at its first dedicated vegetarian manufacturing facility, CFL Unit II, in Dera Bassi, Punjab. Spanning a 3.5-acre site, the fully automated unit boasts an installed annual capacity of 16,000 metric tonnes. This facility marks a strategic pivot for the company, which has historically focused on poultry products.
The plant features specialized lines for cold-pressed breads like tortillas and rotis, retort cooking for gravies, and individual quick freezing capabilities. By consolidating production under its Unifayre brand, Chatha Foods aims to serve quick-service restaurants, hotels, and international private-label clients from a single integrated platform.
Path to This Milestone
The commissioning of the Dera Bassi unit follows the company's successful SME IPO in March 2024, which provided the capital necessary for this capital expenditure. A significant portion of the proceeds was earmarked for establishing this vegetarian-focused facility to cater to the surging demand for plant-based and ready-to-eat solutions. This expansion has been a core component of the company's growth strategy, moving from a regional meat supplier to a multi-category food processor.
The facility underwent extensive product trials and validation phases throughout late 2025 and early 2026 before achieving full commercial readiness for its diverse product categories.
Revenue Impact and Network Scaling
- The new unit doubles integrated manufacturing capacity to 30,800 metric tonnes annually
- Dera Bassi unit provides 16,000 MT capacity focused exclusively on vegetarian products
- Existing Mohali unit maintains 7,800 MT capacity for non-vegetarian processing
- Aurangabad Joint Venture with Allana contributes an additional 7,000 MT of capacity
- Total network now supports over 5,000 food outlets and large national QSR brands
- Management expects the expansion to drive significant revenue growth starting from FY 2027
Business Overview and Sector Tailwinds
Chatha Foods operates as a critical B2B partner for India's organized food services sector, maintaining long-standing relationships with global franchises like Domino’s and Subway. Its portfolio includes over 180 active SKUs ranging from meat patties and sausages to the newly introduced vegetarian gravies and flatbreads. The company's own brand, Unifayre, serves as the market-facing identity for its foodservice and distribution operations.
With the Indian vegetarian food market representing a large and growing share of out-of-home consumption, this dedicated facility allows Chatha Foods to capture higher wallet share from existing clients while onboarding new QSR partners.
Launch Perspective
The launch of our dedicated vegetarian facility marks a defining milestone in Chatha Foods' growth journey. For nearly three decades, customers have trusted us for consistent manufacturing quality, and this investment allows us to extend that capability across a broader vegetarian portfolio.
“Vegetarian food is a large and growing share of what India eats out, and Unifayre is built to serve any kitchen from a national QSR chain to a single cloud kitchen.”
| Share price | ₹101.1 |
|---|---|
| Market capitalisation | ₹244.67 |
| Revenue (annual) | ₹165.72 |
| Net profit (annual) | ₹6.40 |
| P/E (TTM) | 38.26×Sector 28.97× |
| Promoter holding | 55.77% |
| FII holding | 2.86%Current quarter |
Reference market data from a third-party provider, as of the story. Not a valuation or a recommendation.
Exchange filing by Chatha Foods Limited announcing the commencement of commercial production at its new dedicated vegetarian manufacturing facility in Punjab. Market figures from a third-party data provider.
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