With roots tracing back to Pankaj Dairy, established in 1940, Arna Dairy stands today as one of Karnataka’s most respected dairy brands — a symbol of purity, trust, and community care. For over eight decades, Arna has remained committed to a single promise: delivering honest, high-quality milk while empowering the farmers who make it possible.
Headquartered in Hennur Airport Road, Bangalore, Arna partners with 17,000 farming families across Karnataka — particularly in Chikmagaluru, and Shivamogga the Malnad Belt and also in Hassan, Mandya, Tumkur, Davanagere. Also procuring High Quality Buffalo milk from Cuddapah of Andhra Pradesh — ensuring a sustainable supply of fresh, nutritious dairy to urban households. This farmer-first philosophy is woven into the very fabric of Arna’s operations, creating a dairy ecosystem that benefits farmers, consumers, and communities alike.
A Legacy Built on Trust and Care
The journey of Arna Dairy is rooted in respect for tradition and a commitment to innovation. Under the leadership of Keshava Rajanna and his son Dheeraj Keshav, Arna has transformed from a humble dairy farm into a leading supplier for premium hospitality brands such as Marriott, Hilton Group, Taj IHCL Hotels, Manipal Hospitals, Aster Hospitals, Kanti Sweets, and Lufthansa. This blend of heritage and excellence has helped Arna earn trust across households and industries.
Arna has expanded its processing capacity to 2 lakh litres per day, a testament to its dedication to quality and scale. This growth has been coupled with investment in modern facilities, including an upcoming state-of-the-art plant at KIADB-Kadur in Chikmagaluru, which will create direct employment for 500 people and benefit over 37.500 farmers.
Farmers at the Heart of the Brand
Arna Dairy is not just a buyer of milk — it is a partner in farmer livelihoods. The company provides:
- Nutrition and Cattle Feed Assistance to ensure high-quality milk production.
- Veterinary Care, Artificial Insemination and Health Camps for cattle welfare.
- Transparent Testing and Payments for every litre of milk collected.
- Training Programs for modern dairy practices.
- Financial Support and Cattle Insurance for farmers’ peace of mind.
- No Middle men involved – All communications and transactions are direct with individual farmers.
This integrated approach creates stability for farmers while ensuring that consumers receive milk of unmatched purity and consistency.
Purity, Transparency, and Sustainability
In a dairy industry where trust is often questioned, Arna has built a reputation on transparency and ethical practice. From daily SMS alerts to digital passbooks for farmers, every process — from milking to delivery — is traceable and accountable. Arna’s promise is simple: purity without compromise.
Looking ahead, Arna Dairy continues to grow with a vision of delivering not just milk, but a future — a future where farming thrives, communities prosper, and purity is preserved in every drop.
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
📍 Registered Office: SY NO-80/3, Kyalasanahalli , Hennur Airport Road, Bangalore, Karnataka – 560077, India
📧 Email: info@arnadairy.in