On July 9, in New Delhi, the National Restaurant Association of India, which represents the restaurant business in India, issued the eagerly expected India Food Services Report 2024 (NRAI IFSR 2024). Smt. Nandini Chakravorty, IAS, Home Secretary, Government of West Bengal, launched the report and a special brochure on the food services sector in Kolkata.

Also, gracing the occasion were the Office Bearers of the Kolkata Chapter, Sagar Daryani– CEO& Co-Founder, Wow! Momo Foods and Vice President NRAI, Aditya Ladsaria- Co-Founder and Director, Chai Break, National Management Committee member, Abhimanyu Maheshwari – Founder and CEO, Zing Restaurants, NRAI Kolkata Chapter Head and Piyush Kankaria – Co-Founder and Partner, The Yellow Straw, NRAI Kolkata Co-Chapter Head.

A detailed analysis offered by industry players and consumer voices can be found in the 5th edition of the NRAI India Food Services assessment, which also includes a brief assessment of the food services sector in Kolkata. The research offers insights into investment plans, dining patterns, operational models and practices, and sustainability initiatives.

Kolkata’s food services industry is predicted to be worth ₹8,055 crores, placing it seventh out of the top 21 cities in the organized food service sector, according to the NRAI IFSR 2024. The (Organised + Unorganised) Food Services sector in Kolkata comprises 61,305 restaurants, with fine dining restaurants leading the way as patrons choose to dine out at upscale venues to commemorate special occasions with their loved ones.

Kolkata’s thriving food and beverage business is well-explained in the NRAI India Food Services Report 2024. Every meal in Kolkata tells a tale of creativity and legacy, symbolizing a special fusion of tradition and innovation. The importance of the city in creating India’s dynamic food scene is highlighted in this report, along with their dedication to building a strong food services sector that reflects our varied community and strengthens our cultural fabric.

After the pandemic’s effects, the food services sector showed incredible forbearance and recuperation, and it is currently observing several significant trends. The business is being greatly impacted by consumers’ growing investment in finer dining experiences. Social media platforms have also had a significant impact on how consumers want products. This research, which describes the industry’s size, segments, and growth prospects, attempts to be a reliable source of information for all stakeholders. It will assist restaurant operators and owners in comprehending the primary forces behind company expansion and enable them to raise sales in a way that is both profitable and efficient.

For more details, visit: https://nrai.org/

Priyanka Dutta