Zainab Khanam
The visionary co-founder of Epigamia, Rohan Mirchandani, tragically passed away on December 20 at the age of 41. His contributions to India’s FMCG sector remain unparalleled.
– Rohan co-founded Drums Food International in 2013. – Transformed the brand from Hokey Pokey Ice Cream into Epigamia, a household name for yogurt and dairy products.
– Epigamia offers a wide range of products: yogurt, curd, smoothies, milkshakes, and more. – Operates across 20,000 retail touchpoints in 30 cities, with plans to expand to the Middle East by 2025-26.
– Inspired by Shripad Nadkarni’s talk at Wharton in 2011. – Shifted focus from ice cream parlors to building a scalable FMCG brand.
– In 2019, Deepika Padukone became an investor in Drums Food International. – Supported by major global investors like Danone Manifesto Ventures and Verlinvest.
– Graduate of NYU Stern and The Wharton School. – Pioneered a yogurt revolution in India, leaving an indelible mark on the start-up ecosystem. – Rohan’s entrepreneurial spirit will continue to inspire the young business community.