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India’s per capita protein consumption set to triple by 2070, driving a pulse-led food transition
BusinessLine 1 hr ago·9 Sept 2026, 4:10 pm
A new study projects India's per capita protein consumption will triple by 2070, driven by a shift toward pulses and plant-based foods. This massive dietary change signals a long-term transformation in the national food system, moving away from traditional staples.
For investors, this trend highlights a structural shift in consumer demand. The growing appetite for protein-rich foods could boost the entire agriculture and food processing sectors, including pulses, dairy, and alternative proteins. It suggests a long-term opportunity in companies aligned with this evolving dietary pattern.
Investors should watch for policy support and supply chain developments. As the demand for pulses rises, the government may adjust import-export policies, and food companies may ramp up production to meet the future needs of a protein-hungry population.
Excerpt from BusinessLine
India’s annual average per-capita protein consumption is projected to more than triple to 30kg by 2070 from about 9.5kg in 2025. This has major implications for food security, agricultural production, natural resources, and investment, according to a new joint report from Asia Research & Engagement (ARE) and the…Read the original at BusinessLine
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