Co-powered by Reliance Smart Bazaar, this mega two-day mega congregation will unite the entire food business ecosystem — from food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, retailers, and HoReCa companies — through a packed agenda featuring a high-powered conference, zoned exhibitions, curated networking sessions, and prestigious industry awards.

Themed “Building a Palate for Partnerships,” this year’s edition emphasises the importance of collaboration and synergy in an industry navigating rapid transformation. With 3,000+ attendees, 500+ brands, 250+ industry experts, and 100+ exhibitors, the event will serve as the most comprehensive business platform for every segment of the food value chain. Immersive experiences await attendees at  India Food Forum 2025, including connections with 3000+ peers & partners, 200+ new products & brands, and conversations with India’s biggest food business gurus, including the event’s illustrious
Chairmen, Damodar Mall, CEO-Grocery, Reliance Retail, and Culinary Icon, Humanitarian, and Entrepreneur, Padma Shri Chef Sanjeev Kapoor.

“In my calendar, India Food Forum days are synonymous with new possibilities and transformative partnerships. I look forward to reconnecting with many friends and partners at India Food Forum 2025,” said Mall, who will chair the Retail convention at the event.

Echoing his thought, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who will Chair the HoReCa segment at India Food Forum 2025, noted, “Food service is clearly one of India’s most dynamic sectors today. Indian restaurant concepts and entrepreneurs are achieving global recognition for their menu innovation, sustainable sourcing, and dining experiences. It’s an exciting time for me to take on the role of Chairman, HoReCa Convention at the prestigious India Food Forum 2025!”

They will be joined by an exceptional lineup of business leaders and innovators, including Sunil D’Souza, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Consumer Products; Rohit Kapoor, CEO –
Food Marketplace, Swiggy; Rajneet Kohli, Executive Director – Foods, Hindustan Unilever Limited; Sagar J. Daryani, President, NRAI & Co-founder & CEO, Wow! Momo Foods; Hardeep Singh, CEO, 7-Eleven India; Ankit Patel, Managing Director & CEO, The Belgian Waffle Co.; Mithun Appaiah, CEO, Wow! Momo Foods; Tarak Bhattacharya, ED & CEO, Mad Over Donuts; Santosh Kumar, Chief Business Officer, FreshToHome; Deepa Hall, Sr Vice President – F&B Retail, Reliance Brands; Anurag Katriar, Founder & CMD, Indigo Hospitality; and Prashant Peres, Managing Director – South Asia, Kellanova.

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“We are thrilled to start FY26 on such a high note – while scaling at a pace few in the QSR sector can match. These 80 stores and entry into 15 new cities underline our ambition to make Wow! Momo a national pride,” said Sagar Daryani.
“The first four months of FY26 have also seen continued investment in product innovation, digital ordering with launch of our own app Wow! Eats, and building a solid tech stack for the back-end, ensuring that expansion goes hand in hand with strong unit economics, profitability and customer satisfaction. From Korean momos to launch of Gluten free momos with Chef Ranveer Brar; innovation and strong operational DNA remains to driving the scale for us at Wow! Momo Foods.”

FMCG Business Build-Out

Heading the brand’s FMCG ambitions is Mithun Appaiah, appointed CEO of the FMCG division and bringing over two decades of industry experience across Nestlé, Britannia, Sumeru, and more. His mandate: develop a “full-stack FMCG business” under the Wow! brand—spanning momos, sauces, noodles, and beverages—both for India and select international markets.

“For us FMCG is going to be the anchor of our next phase of growth,” Sagar Daryani emphasized.

Meanwhile, the brand is targeting Rs. 100 crore in FMCG revenue in the near term, driven by frozen momos and private-label innovation.

Digital Transformation: CTO Takes Charge

To boost digital agility and operational scale, Wow! Momo recently appointed Nimish Chaudhary—formerly VP of Engineering at Jubilant FoodWorks—as its new Chief Technology Officer. His focus areas include:

• Building a multi-tenant, in-house food-tech platform for all domestic and international operations.
• Enhancing the Wow! Eats app, modernizing store tech, and streamlining back-end operations.
• Leading innovation from the newly opened Wow! Tech Innovation Hub at Google Campus, Gurgaon.
  

Daryani noted:

“His rich expertise in scaling digital ecosystems and building innovative technology platforms will play a critical role in shaping Wow! Momo into a future-ready, digitally powered QSR enterprise.”

FY25 Context & FY26 Roadmap

While comprehensive FY25 financials aren’t detailed here, key indicators show:

• FY25 revenue: Estimated at Rs. 625 crore, up ~35% YoY.
• Net loss: Holds at approximately Rs. 114 crore—a sign of scale-related cost pressures.
  

With a target of 250+ new stores this year, Wow! Momo is on track for 1,000+ outlets and Rs. 900–1,000 crore in revenues by FY26-end. Success hinges on translating the current expansion and innovation momentum into operational efficiency, digital engagement, and FMCG traction.

Wow! Momo’s FY26 is unfolding as a high-speed, multi-pronged value building play: expansive store growth, category innovation at the store and FMCG level, and tech transformation to support exponential scale. If execution stays sharp, the brand is poised to define the next chapter of organized food service in India.

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