Capital Foods

Mumbai, India · Founded 1996

Headquarters
Mumbai
Employees
201–500
Founded
1996
Business Model
B2C
Last Round
Growth Equity
Rounds
2

About

Capital Foods Private Limited is an Indian FMCG company founded in 1996 by Ajay Gupta in Mumbai, India, best known for its flagship brands Ching's Secret and Smith & Jones, which together pioneered the 'Desi Chinese' cuisine category in India. Over nearly three decades, the company grew into one of India's fastest-growing food companies with a portfolio spanning sauces, masalas, noodles, and ready-to-eat products sold across the country. In January 2024, Tata Consumer Products acquired Capital Foods for approximately $620 million (₹5,100 crore), bringing the brands under the Tata group umbrella.

Summary

Capital Foods is a company based in Mumbai, India, founded in 1996. Investors include General Atlantic, Invus and Everstone.

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