FSSAI Open Data · FY 2022-23
India's food business, in numbers
A snapshot of India's food ecosystem sourced from FSSAI open data on data.gov.in and the FSSAI Annual Report. Useful for cloud kitchen founders, investors, and food entrepreneurs.
Licensed FBOs tracked
29,36,000+
Across 17 major states
Registrations + Licenses
32,02,000+
Basic + State + Central
Cloud-kitchen segment
2,10,000
Cloud kitchens & home-based FBOs
Licensed FBOs by state
Top 12 · Source: data.gov.in
- Maharashtra3,89,000
- Tamil Nadu3,12,000
- Uttar Pradesh2,86,000
- Karnataka2,41,000
- Gujarat2,18,000
- West Bengal2,01,000
- Delhi1,87,000
- Telangana1,72,000
- Andhra Pradesh1,58,000
- Rajasthan1,49,000
- Kerala1,34,000
- Madhya Pradesh1,27,000
Licensed FBOs by city
Top metros · Source: data.gov.in
License category breakdown
Basic vs State vs Central · Source: FSSAI Annual Report
- Basic Registration (turnover < 12 lakh)24,50,000
- State License (12 lakh – 20 crore)6,80,000
- Central License (> 20 crore / import-export)72,000
Most cloud kitchens start with a Basic Registration, then move to a State License once turnover crosses ₹12 lakh.
Product category share
Where FBOs operate · Source: FSSAI Annual Report
- Restaurants & Catering9,20,000
- Retailers & Small Shops7,80,000
- Cloud Kitchens & Home-based2,10,000
- Other Food Products2,10,000
- Dairy & Dairy Products1,85,000
- Bakery & Confectionery1,62,000
- Meat & Poultry1,34,000
- Beverages & Packaged Water1,18,000
- Grains, Pulses & Cereals96,000
- Fruits, Vegetables & Spices87,000
Enforcement — food-safety inspection rates
Non-conforming samples out of samples analysed · Source: FSSAI Annual Report
| State | Samples | Non-conforming | Failure rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 14,230 | 4,890 | 34.4% |
| Delhi | 9,840 | 2,670 | 27.1% |
| Maharashtra | 18,420 | 4,210 | 22.9% |
| Karnataka | 12,140 | 2,410 | 19.9% |
| Gujarat | 11,020 | 2,180 | 19.8% |
| Tamil Nadu | 15,870 | 3,120 | 19.7% |
| Telangana | 8,720 | 1,540 | 17.7% |
| Kerala | 7,910 | 1,220 | 15.4% |
Data compiled from FSSAI open datasets on data.gov.in and the FSSAI Annual Report. Figures are for indicative planning only — verify against official sources before making business decisions.