G. R. Balasubramaniam, Founder, Chairman, and Managing Director, GRB Dairy Foods Private Limited, has been conferred the Outstanding Dairy Professional Award by the Indian Dairy Association (IDA), South Zone, in recognition of his transformational leadership and enduring contribution to the evolution of India’s modern dairy industry.
The honour celebrates Balasubramaniam’s pivotal role in shaping GRB Dairy Foods into one of the country’s most trusted and respected dairy brands. Over five decades, his leadership has consistently set benchmarks for quality, integrity, and consumer confidence, establishing GRB as a symbol of Purity & Trust across households in India and overseas.
Widely regarded as a pioneer in the sector, Balasubramaniam has seamlessly blended time-honoured dairy traditions with modern enterprise systems. His vision has resulted in a resilient, future-ready organisation that not only scaled successfully but also influenced best practices across the dairy ecosystem.
The Outstanding Dairy Professional Award is conferred upon leaders who demonstrate sustained excellence, entrepreneurial foresight, and meaningful sector-wide impact. Based on recommendations from the respective State Chapters, Mr. Balasubramaniam was selected from Karnataka in recognition of his long-standing commitment to professional excellence, ethical leadership, and industry stewardship.
The award was presented at the Southern Dairy and Food Conclave 2026, held at the Calicut Trade Centre, Kozhikode, Kerala. The conclave, themed “Transforming Dairy and Food Systems for Global Health”, brought together policymakers, industry leaders, academicians, and professionals from across the country to deliberate on the future of food and nutrition systems.
Balasubramaniam continues to be acknowledged as a visionary whose leadership has helped define direction, discipline, and aspiration for India’s dairy sector—anchored in values, strengthened by systems, and guided by long-term trust.
