1940
🌱 Origins
Pankaj Dairy Founded
N. Rajanna establishes Pankaj Dairy in Yelahanka, Bangalore — a small but passionate family enterprise committed to pure, natural dairy. The seed of what would become Arna Dairy is planted.
1960s
🐄 Growth
Natural Farming Roots
The family expands its herd and establishes natural farming practices. Chemical-free cultivation and organic compost become the bedrock of the dairy's ethos — a philosophy ahead of its time.
1975
📈 Scale
Farmer Network Expands
Keshava Rajanna begins transforming the dairy from a single-farm operation into an organised collection network — partnering with local Karnataka farmers and building systems for consistent quality and fair pricing.
1990s
🏛️ Legacy
Institutional Trust Built
Arna Dairy becomes a trusted supplier to hotels, restaurants, and institutions across Bangalore. Keshava Rajanna's organised systems prove their worth as product consistency wins long-term loyal clients.
2003
🏆 Awards
Kempegowda Award
Recognition for decades of environmental stewardship. The Rajanna family's commitment to planting 2 lakh trees and natural farming is honored with Bangalore's prestigious Kempegowda Award — dairy and ecology intertwined.
2010
🏭 Infrastructure
Cold Chain Modernisation
Major investment in cold-chain infrastructure — refrigerated transport, modern processing facilities, and FSSAI compliance systems. Quality control is elevated to match growing market demands across Bangalore and beyond.
2015
🏅 Certification
ISO 22000 & FSSAI Certified
Arna Dairy achieves ISO 22000:2018 certification and full FSSAI compliance. The brand is now ready for institutional supply, large corporate clients, and the groundwork for international export programs.
2018
👥 17K Farmers
17,000+ Farmer Milestone
Arna Dairy's farmer network crosses 17,000 partners across Karnataka. Veterinary care, livestock insurance, and fair payment programs are formalised — setting the gold standard for ethical dairy sourcing in South India.
2022
🌍 Global
Export Program Launch
Dheeraj Keshav launches the export program — targeting Indian diaspora communities in the Middle East, Gulf, UK, Singapore, and beyond. APEDA certification achieved. Arna Dairy goes global.
2024
🔬 Innovation
R&D Wing Established
Arna Dairy R&D wing is formally established — developing functional dairy foods, protein supplements, and clean-label dairy innovations. The brand pivots from commodity supplier to premium health-focused dairy company.
2025
🏪 Franchise Launch
Franchise Model Launched
The Arna Corner and Arna Store franchise models are launched. Target: 200+ outlets across Karnataka. Two plug-and-play models designed for bakeries, provision stores, and entrepreneurs. Starting investment from just ₹3.5 Lakhs.
2026 Vision
🚀 Future
200+ Outlets & Global Presence
The vision: 200+ franchise outlets across Karnataka, Arna Dairy products in Middle East supermarkets, revolutionary new dairy products from R&D, and becoming Karnataka's #1 dairy brand by household penetration. The next chapter is being written now.