About Orkla India

We are a leading multi-category food company with a portfolio of heritage brands offering a diverse range of products under our well-loved brands, MTR, Eastern and Rasoi Magic. Our portfolio spans multiple categories, including blended and pure spices and convenience foods such as ready-to-cook (RTC), ready-to-eat (RTE) meals, vermicelli and more, delivering quality and authenticity to consumers across meal occasions.

Our domestic strength is matched by a growing global presence across 45 countries, where we primarily serve the Indian diaspora. We combine consumer insights with decades of heritage to create products that make cooking simpler without compromising on regional authenticity.

Headquartered in Bengaluru, Orkla India owns and operates the MTR, Eastern and Rasoi Magic brands within the spices and convenience foods categories.

Orkla India is one of the 10 portfolio companies of Orkla ASA, an industrial investment company headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Orkla India is listed on the BSE and NSE and is guided by strong governance practices and a commitment to creating long-term value for all stakeholders.

Our History

A Legacy of Everyday Trust

From 1924 to today, our journey reflects a legacy of trust, innovation, and everyday goodness.

  1. 1924 MTR was established, laying the foundation for a legacy built on quality, authenticity and trust.
  2. 1983 Establishment of Eastern, creating a strong presence in the Spices category and Kerala cuisine.
  3. 2007 Orkla ASA enters the Indian market through the acquisition of MTR Foods Limited.
  4. 2012 Acquisition of Rasoi Magic Foods (India) Pvt. Ltd.
  5. 2021 MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd. acquired a 67.8% stake in Eastern Condiments Pvt. Ltd. strengthening our position in the Spices category.
  6. 2023 We completed the merger of MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd. and Eastern Condiments Pvt. Ltd.
  7. 2024
    • Name change from MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd. to Orkla India Pvt. Ltd.
    • MTR celebrated 100 years of legacy and trust.
  8. 2025
    • MTR was honoured with the Regional Goliath Award at the prestigious Forbes India Leadership Awards 2025.
    • Completed our listing on the BSE and NSE.
    • Orkla India was certified as a Great Place To Work®.
  9. 2026 #1 Indian Spice brand in the UAE* (Eastern) *with the highest household reach.
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