Heritage Foods Ltd, a company promoted by the family of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, has expressed its delight with the recent Union Budget, which aims to boost agricultural productivity through various missions. The company’s Executive Director, Brahmani Nara, stated that the budget’s holistic approach to strengthening India’s agriculture and dairy sectors, such as improving credit access and increasing the Kisan Credit Card loan limit to Rs 5 lakh, will drive sustainable and long-term growth of the agri-economy. Heritage Foods, India’s second-largest listed dairy company, is optimistic that these measures will contribute to the growth and prosperity of the agricultural community and the broader economy, while accelerating India’s journey towards becoming a global agri-food powerhouse.
The company is particularly pleased with the plan to transition one crore farmers to natural farming methods over the next two years, which aligns with their commitment to sustainable and organic practices. The company believes that this approach will not only benefit farmers but also the environment and the country’s food security. Overall, Heritage Foods is of the view that the Union Budget has taken a significant step towards promoting the growth of the agricultural sector, which is essential for the country’s economic development and well-being.