Bharat Value Fund bets ₹300 crore for undisclosed stake in Big Mishra Pedha
The company's revenues have more than doubled to ₹300 crore in FY26 from ₹142 crore in FY22, the statement said, adding that the pre-tax profitability is healthy
Bharat Value Fund, a private equity firm, recently announced a ₹300 crore investment in the Dharwad Pedha brand, Big Mishra Pedha. The company operates over 200 outlets across North Karnataka, Goa, and southern Maharashtra. Big Mishra Pedha aims to transform into a national food platform from its current regional heritage brand status, with the investment aiding this goal.
The 93-year-old brand is the custodian of the GI-tagged Dharwad Pedha and plans to open 100 more outlets and expand to over 50 new cities in the next two years, aided by modern trade and quick commerce. The company's revenues have more than doubled from ₹142 crore in FY22 to ₹300 crore in FY26, with healthy pre-tax profitability.
It serves over a crore customers annually, operating two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and an in-house dairy. Bharat Value Fund, a category II alternate investment fund, is promoted by The Wealth Company, focused on identifying and scaling high-potential Indian businesses. The Wealth Company Asset Management founder Madhu Lunawat believes strong regional brands can scale nationally while retaining their heritage and entrepreneurial strengths.
Bharat Value Fund brings institutional capital, strategic expertise, and governance necessary for the next growth phase, allowing Big Mishra Pedha to preserve its heritage and quality.
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