The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), the apex body representing the country’s food services sector, successfully concluded the 4th edition of the NRAI Indian Restaurant Summit 2025 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon. With the theme “Serving the Future”, the summit brought together over 2,500 delegates, 300+ leading brands, and 80+ speakers, cementing its position as India’s largest annual gathering of the restaurant community.
According to industry insights shared at the summit, India’s F&B sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1%, reaching INR 7.76 lakh crore by 2028. Discussions emphasized the rise of ethnic cuisines, Gen Z influence, sustainability, and the transformative role of technology in reshaping the industry.
The summit opened with a Google CEO Roundtable, followed by a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony led by Shri Rohan Khaunte, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, IT & E&C, Government of Goa, and Shri Rohit Monserrate, Mayor of Goa, alongside the NRAI leadership.
“The summit is more than dialogue—it is about shaping the future of our industry,” said Sagar Daryani, President, NRAI. “From digital transformation to sustainability, the conversations here will define India’s F&B roadmap for the next decade.”
Goa as a culinary hub emerged as a recurring theme, with Prahlad Sukhtankar, Chapter Head, NRAI Goa, noting the state’s growing appeal as a global food destination. “Goa continues to attract talent, creativity, and tourists from across the world, making it the perfect host for this landmark event,” he said.
The three-day event featured:
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Key sessions & panels: Dining as Theatre, The Evolution of QSRs, Staying Relevant in Changing Times, Regional Cuisines Going Mainstream.
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Workshops & masterclasses: The Economics of Cloud Kitchens, Digital Supercharging (Google), Scaling Kitchens for Profitability, Automation That Cooks Up Profits.
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Fireside chat: Between Gauri Devidayal and keynote speaker Roni Mazumdar, CEO of Unapologetic Foods & Board Director, National Restaurant Association (USA).
The summit also celebrated community and collaboration with curated networking forums, the Poolside Welcome Sundowner, the NRAI Annual General Meeting, and the NRAI Premier League (NPL) featuring cricket and beach volleyball.
Notable speakers included Ankit Ahuja, Nitin Saluja, Chef Ashish Massey, Ankush Grover, Chef Shankar Krishnamurthy, and influencer Mister Tikku, among others, whose perspectives enriched discussions on profitability, sustainability, consumer behavior, and innovation.
The 2025 edition was supported by Restroworks (Presenting Partner) and leading sponsors including Coca-Cola, Google, Goa Tourism, Nestlé Professional, Pernod Ricard, McCain, EazyDiner, AWL, and MasterChef Creations.
With record participation and impactful discussions, the NRAI Indian Restaurant Summit 2025 reaffirmed the strength and resilience of India’s F&B sector and charted a collaborative roadmap for its growth in the years ahead.
