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85 Years Strong · Farm-Fresh · Karnataka Proud

Our Story &
Mission

From a modest dairy farm in Yelahanka, 1940, to Karnataka's most trusted dairy brand — the Arna story is one of family, integrity, and the pursuit of pure quality.

Our Beginning

Born from a Farmer's Dream

In 1940, a young man from a peasant farming family began what would become one of Bangalore's most enduring dairy legacies. With a deep love for cows, land, and natural living, what was then known as Pankaj Dairy was established in Yelahanka, Bangalore.

The founding philosophy — that the health of the soil, the cow, and the human being are deeply interconnected — still guides every decision at Arna Dairy today.

Today, under the leadership of CEO Dheeraj Keshav, Arna Dairy delivers over 1.35 lakh litres of fresh milk every day through a network of 17,000+ farmer partners across Karnataka.

Full Family Legacy
Arna Dairy Journey
85 Years of Pure Legacy
Keshav Rajanna - Chairman
Chairman
Keshav Rajanna
Dheeraj Keshav - CEO
CEO
Dheeraj Keshav
Direction

Mission, Vision & Values

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Our Mission

To deliver the purest, most nutritious dairy products to every Indian home — while ensuring our farmer partners thrive and our natural practices preserve the health of the land for future generations.

Pure. Fresh. Trusted.
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Our Vision

To be India's most trusted dairy brand — known for uncompromising quality, transparent practices, and a deep commitment to the farmers and communities that make our products possible.

India's Most Trusted
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Our Values

Purity. Transparency. Farmer dignity. Environmental responsibility. Innovation with integrity. These are not just words — they are the principles that guide every decision we make at Arna Dairy.

Farmer First. Always.
The Journey

Our Story & Legacy

From a single family farm in 1940 to Karnataka's most trusted dairy brand — an unbroken 85-year journey of purity, passion, and purpose.

Arna Journey
Est. 1940 · Bangalore, Karnataka

The Arna Journey
1940 – 2026

85 years of milestones, innovations, and an unstoppable spirit — from Pankaj Dairy to Karnataka's leading dairy brand.

Explore Full Timeline
1940 — Founded
2003 — Kempegowda Award
2022 — Export Launch
2025 — Franchise Launch
2026 — Going Global
Keshav Rajanna - Chairman Arna Dairy
The Architect · Father
Chairman & Founder

Keshav Rajanna

Built on the family's deep-rooted dairy tradition, Keshava Rajanna transformed dairy practices into a structured, scalable enterprise. He pioneered organised milk collection systems, ensured fair and timely farmer payments, and laid the operational backbone that enabled Arna Dairy to grow — all while fiercely protecting the core values of fairness, trust, and purity.

Systems Builder Farmer Champion Quality Pioneer
Dheeraj Keshav - CEO Arna Dairy
The Visionary · Son
CEO & Next-Gen Innovator

Dheeraj Keshav

Combining traditional dairy wisdom with contemporary business strategy, Dheeraj is now scaling Arna Dairy to extraordinary new heights. His bold vision: 200+ franchise outlets across Karnataka, international export markets, and an R&D wing developing revolutionary dairy innovations — all while maintaining the farmer-first philosophy.

Innovation Leader Global Expansion Franchise Architect
Leadership

Meet Our Leadership

The father and son duo driving Arna Dairy forward with purpose, passion, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Keshav Rajanna
Father · Chairman

Keshava Rajanna B

Chairman & Operational Architect

The operational architect of Arna Dairy. Built the structured milk collection systems and farmer partnership framework that became the backbone of the organisation's growth across Karnataka.

Dheeraj Keshav
Son · CEO

Dheeraj Keshav

Chief Executive Officer

Visionary CEO combining traditional dairy wisdom with modern business innovation. Leading Arna Dairy's expansion into exports, franchises, and revolutionary R&D products for global markets.

Read the Full Legacy
85+
Years of Excellence
17K+
Farmer Partners
1.35L+
Litres / Day
200+
Franchise Target

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