Bengaluru, (Karnataka) [India]: With a heritage dating back to Pankaj Dairy, founded in 1940, Arna Dairy stands today as one of Karnataka’s most trusted and respected dairy brands — a name synonymous with purity, transparency, and farmer empowerment. Over the last 85 years, Arna has grown from a modest family-run dairy to a state-wide ecosystem that supports thousands of farmers while delivering uncompromised nutrition to millions.
A Statewide Network Rooted in Trust
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From its headquarters in Hennur Airport Road, Bengaluru, Arna Dairy partners with over 17,000 farming families across Karnataka — especially in the lush dairy belts of Chikmagaluru, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mandya, Tumkur, and Davanagere.
The brand also sources high-quality buffalo milk from Cuddapah, Andhra Pradesh, ensuring a diverse and reliable supply of nutritious dairy for urban households.
This farmer-first approach has shaped Arna into a rare example of a dairy brand that grows with its farmers, not at their expense.
A Legacy Nurtured Across Generations
Arna Dairy’s journey reflects the values of its founding family — ethics, purity, and community care. Under the stewardship of Keshava Rajanna and his son Dheeraj Keshav, the brand has rapidly expanded while staying firmly rooted in its mission:
to offer pure, preservative-free milk backed by transparent, rigorous testing.
Today, Arna supplies to leading hospitality and healthcare institutions including:
- Marriott
- Hilton Group
- Taj IHCL Hotels
- Manipal Hospitals
- Aster Hospitals
- Kanti Sweets
- Lufthansa
The brand’s consistently high standards have earned it the trust of both households and world-class institutions.
Scaling Sustainably With Purpose
Arna has expanded its processing capacity to 2 lakh litres per day, supported by advanced testing systems and cold-chain infrastructure.
A major milestone in its growth story is the upcoming state-of-the-art dairy plant at KIADB–Kadur, Chikmagaluru, which will:
- Create 500+ direct jobs
- Positively impact37,500+ farmers
- Strengthen local dairy procurement and infrastructure
This expansion reflects Arna’s long-term vision of blending tradition with technology to build a resilient, sustainable dairy ecosystem.
Farmers at the Core of Every Drop
Arna’s success is deeply interlinked with the wellbeing of its farmers. Unlike many dairy supply chains, Arna maintains a direct, no-middlemen model, ensuring transparent dealings and maximum value for every farming family.
The company offers an extensive support framework, including:
- Nutrition and cattle feed assistance
- Veterinary services & health camps
- Artificial insemination and breeding programs
- Digital passbooks & transparent testing for every litre
- Instant SMS payment alerts
- Cattle insurance & financial support
- Regular training in modern dairy practices
This integrated, supportive ecosystem ensures farmers feel secure, respected, and empowered to grow.
Purity Through Transparency
In an industry often challenged by adulteration concerns, Arna Dairy has built its reputation on unwavering transparency.
Every litre of Arna milk undergoes stringent testing for:
- Taste
- Flavour
- Acidity
- Antibiotics
- Adulterants
- SNF
- Fat content
“Every litre of Arna milk is tested for all quality parameters — ensuring that consumers get untainted, wholesome nutrition. This rigorous quality protocol ensures families receive not just milk, but natural nourishment they can trust. Our purpose is simple — to make pure nutrition accessible to every home. For us, health begins at the farm,” says Dheeraj Keshav, Director, Arna Dairy.
A Future Built on Purity, Community, and Progress
As Arna Dairy enters its 86th year, its vision extends far beyond milk supply. The company is committed to shaping a future where:
- Farmers earn with dignity
- Consumers access pure, safe nutrition
- Dairy ecosystems become more ethical and transparent
- Communities grow through sustainable rural development
Arna believes that purity is not a milestone — it is a way of life, carried forward from one generation to the next.
About Arna Dairy
Established in 1940 as Pankaj Dairy, Arna Dairy Farm Private Limited is Bangalore’s oldest family-run dairy, proudly rooted in Karnataka. With over 85 years of heritage, Arna stands for purity, ethics, and community care. Supplying fresh dairy products to thousands of households and premium hospitality brands, Arna Dairy works with 17,000 farmers across Hassan, Chikmagaluru, and Shivamogga to deliver high-quality milk with a promise of trust and transparency.
Contact Arna Dairy
Website: www.arnadairy.org
📍 Registered Office: SY NO-80/3, Kyalasanahalli , Hennur Airport Road, Bangalore, Karnataka – 560077, India
📧 Email: info@arnadairy.in
