24 July 2025
Want to Start a Dairy Brand in India? Here’s the Equipment You Actually Need
India is the world’s largest producer and consumer of Dairy. From daily Milk consumption to growing demand for Yogurt, Cheese, and Ice Cream, Dairy is no longer just a household staple; it’s a booming business opportunity.
But if you’re thinking of launching your own Dairy brand, whether locally or at scale success depends on more than just a great recipe or catchy packaging. The right dairy processing equipment is the foundation for hygiene, efficiency, compliance, and consistent product quality.
At Goma, we help first-time entrepreneurs and established companies alike set up fully automated, SCADA-based dairy plants tailored to your product, capacity, and business goals.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to the essential equipment you’ll need to start a successful dairy brand in India.
1. Milk Reception & Chilling Section
Why it's critical: Raw milk must be chilled quickly to below 4°C to preserve freshness and prevent bacterial growth.
Core Equipment:
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Milk Tank – For receiving and transferring milk from cans or tankers
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Plate/Tube Chiller – Rapidly reduces temperature
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SS Storage Tanks – Insulated tanks to store chilled milk
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Weighing & Sampling Units – Ensures accurate billing and quality checks
Tip: A properly designed milk reception section saves energy and improves milk quality for further processing.
2. Pasteurizer or UHT Sterilizer
Why you need it: Heat treatment is mandatory to eliminate harmful microorganisms and extend shelf life.
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Pasteurizer (HTST) – Suitable for products like toned milk, paneer, curd
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UHT Sterilizer – Required for long-life products like UHT milk or flavored milk in aseptic packaging
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Holding Tubes & Balance Tanks – Maintains temperature and flow
Goma offers both batch and continuous systems, depending on your production needs.
3. Homogenizer
Purpose: Homogenization improves texture, mouthfeel, and prevents cream separation in products like milkshakes, flavoured milk, and cream.
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High-pressure homogenizers with customizable capacity (500 to 5000 LPH)
4. Filling & Packaging Machines Why it matters: Hygiene and shelf life are directly linked to your packaging process.
Depending on your product format:
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Pouch Packing Machine – For milk (toned, double-toned, full cream)
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Cup Filling Machine – For yogurt, shrikhand, mishti doi
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Bottle Filling Line – For buttermilk, lassi, flavoured milk
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Aseptic Filling Machine – For UHT products
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Cone/Cup Fillers – For ice cream and frozen desserts
Automation reduces wastage, improves consistency, and scales faster.
5. Product-Specific Processing Equipment
Not all dairy brands make the same products — here’s what you’ll need based on your focus:
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Product
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Must-Have Equipment
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Paneer
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Paneer Vat, Press, Cutting Table
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Ghee
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Ghee Boiler, Clarifier, SS Storage Vessel
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Shrikhand
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Fermentation Tank, Cream Separator, Mixer
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Ice Cream
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Continuous Freezer, Ageing Vat, Filler
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Flavoured Milk
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Mixing Tank, Pasteurizer, Homogeniser
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6. CIP (Clean-in-Place) System
Why it matters: CIP ensures internal cleaning of tanks, pipelines, and equipment without dismantling, saving time and maintaining hygiene.
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Fully automatic or semi-automatic CIP with PLC control
Essential for every plant above 1000 LPD.
7. Utility Systems & Automation
No dairy plant can run without strong backend utilities. These systems are crucial for day-to-day operations.
Utilities You’ll Need:
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Steam Boiler
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Hot Water Generator
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Refrigeration Chiller
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Compressed Air System
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Water Treatment (RO/UV/Softener)
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Control Panel / SCADA Integration
Goma’s utility skids come pre-integrated to reduce space and commissioning time.
Turnkey Solutions for New Dairy Brands
Setting up a dairy plant involves far more than just equipment. From layout planning to FSSAI compliance, you need a partner who understands the nuances of food manufacturing.
Why choose Goma?
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Custom solutions from 500 LPD to 50,000+ LPD
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Pilot-scale plants available for trials and R&D
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Automation-ready systems for easy scale-up
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End-to-end support from concept to commissioning
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In-house fabrication ensures faster delivery and spares support
Ready to Start Your Dairy Journey?
Whether you’re starting with fresh milk, value-added dairy, or frozen desserts — your plant design will determine your long-term success.
Goma brings over 40 years of experience in building hygienic, scalable, and compliant dairy plants across India and beyond.
Let’s build your dairy brand, from concept to consumer.
