- Biscuits were introduced in India during the British colonial period in the 19th century.
- India is one of the world’s largest biscuit markets by volume.
- Common biscuit categories in India Glucose biscuits, Cream biscuits, Marie biscuits, Cookies, Crackers, and Digestive biscuits.
- Major biscuit companies in India include Parle Products, Britannia Industries, Sunfeast (ITC), and Unibic India.
- Current trends in India’s biscuit market Healthy biscuits, Sugar-free biscuits, Millet biscuits, High-fiber and protein biscuits, and Premium cookies.