Mr. Sathish Kumar
Biography
🥛 Mr. Sathish Kumar
Founder & CMD, Milky Mist Dairy Foods Pvt. Ltd.
🚀 From Vision to Revolution — The Man Behind Milky Mist
Mr. Sathish Kumar is the dynamic Founder and Chairman-Managing Director (CMD) of Milky Mist, one of India’s fastest-growing and most trusted dairy brands. Hailing from a humble background in Erode, Tamil Nadu, he transformed a small dairy unit into a national-level brand synonymous with quality, innovation, and integrity.
He started the business at the age of 19, with limited resources but a powerful vision — to provide 100% fresh, preservative-free dairy products. Today, Milky Mist is a household name, offering a wide range of dairy products across India.
📌 Milestones & Achievements
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🧀 Founded Milky Mist in 1997, which has now grown into a Rs. 1,000+ crore dairy empire.
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🏭 Set up India’s first fully-automated dairy plant in Erode, Tamil Nadu.
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🥗 Offers 20+ product categories including paneer, curd, yogurt, ghee, cheese, desserts & beverages.
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📦 Known for his commitment to zero-preservative, high-quality dairy products.
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🌱 Focused on farm-to-shelf integration, empowering over 60,000 dairy farmers through fair pricing and reliable procurement.
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🧠 Recognized as a youth icon & entrepreneur by many business and leadership forums across India.
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🏆 Recipient of several entrepreneurship excellence awards, and featured in national media for inspiring rural innovation.
🌍 Impact & Legacy
Mr. Sathish Kumar is not just a businessman—he is a change-maker in rural India, creating jobs, sustainable livelihoods, and trust in Indian dairy. His story is a testament to vision, hard work, and ethical business practices.
Milky Mist’s journey under his leadership continues to inspire the next generation of agripreneurs and food technologists.