1940
🌱 Origins
Where It All Began
In 1940, N. Rajanna established Pankaj Dairy in Cox Town, Bengaluru, with a simple belief: honest dairy begins with honest farming. What started as a small family dairy would become the foundation of Arna Dairy's legacy.
1960s
🐄 Growth
A Philosophy Takes Root
The family's commitment to responsible farming deepened through natural cultivation, careful cattle care and sustainable agricultural practices. Long before sustainability became a global conversation, it was simply the right way to farm.
1975
📈 Scale
Growing Together
Under Keshava Rajanna, Arna expanded beyond a single farm by building organised milk collection systems and lasting partnerships with farming communities across Karnataka. Growth wasn't measured by scale alone — it was measured by trust.
1990s
🏛️ Legacy
Becoming A Trusted Name
As Arna's reputation grew, hotels, restaurants and institutions began relying on the consistency of its products. The trust built over decades started reaching kitchens across Bengaluru.
2003
🏆 Awards
Recognition Beyond Dairy
The family's commitment to environmental stewardship was recognised with the prestigious Kempegowda Award, honouring decades of tree planting and sustainable farming initiatives. For Arna, caring for the land has always been part of caring for dairy.
2010
🏭 Infrastructure
Investing In Quality
Modern processing facilities, strengthened cold-chain infrastructure and advanced quality systems prepared Arna Dairy for the future while preserving the values of its past.
2015
🏅 Certification
Raising The Standard
Arna strengthened its quality systems with internationally recognised food safety standards, reinforcing its commitment to delivering safe, consistent dairy products.
2018
👥 17K Farmers
Growing With Farmers
More than 17,000 farming families became part of the Arna journey. This milestone represented more than growth — it reflected decades of relationships built on fairness, transparency and shared success.
2022
🌍 Global
Taking Karnataka's Dairy Beyond Borders
Arna began expanding into international markets, sharing its legacy of quality with Indian communities across the Middle East and other global destinations.
2024
🔬 Innovation
Building The Future Of Dairy
Investment in research and product development marked the beginning of a new chapter — exploring innovative dairy products while staying rooted in traditional values.
2025
🏪 Franchise Launch
Bringing Arna Closer To Communities
With the launch of Arna's retail formats, the brand moved closer to consumers, making trusted dairy products more accessible across Karnataka.
Future
🚀 Future
The Journey Continues
For over 85+ years, every milestone has been guided by one belief — that trust is built one day, one farmer and one product at a time. The next chapter of Arna Dairy will continue to honour its heritage while embracing innovation, expanding responsibly and serving generations to come.