Summer is already here in 2025, and no doubt, everyone falls in love with ice cream these days. And that is pretty much the story for all age groups, not just limited to the kids, you know? Everywhere in India you go these days, you’ll find a bunch of offerings when it comes to ice creams with so many flavor options too. But it is true that not every brand’s ice cream tastes the same or is the same in terms of quality. Today, though, we’re here to give you a good idea of which are the best ice cream brands because we will be going on a little detour to find out which are the Top 10 Most Famous Ice Cream Brands in India 2025. Here we go then.
1. Amul Ice Cream
Number-wise, Amul definitely still takes the big slice of the market pie, some 38 percent last we checked. Honestly, it is not hard to see why. Firstie, they stay super friendly on the price tag, and the taste shelf extends from Rajbhog to Fruit ‘n’ Nut, and that milk-only, 100 percent vegetarian tag caters to the homes throughout India. Whether it be an upscale mall in a metro or a basic kirana store in a small town, Amul’s tricone seems to almost always be present there before you get there.
2. Kwality Wall’s
Right now, this company enjoys close to 16 percent of the scoop aka ice cream market with the backing of Hindustan Unilever. Cornetto is for the lovers, Feast stands for everyday school runs, and Magnum is for a little fancy. Oh, those are their ice cream offerings right here in India. There is something to fit every mood. With splashy packs, creamy texture, and Swirl’s stalls in malls with high footfalls, the job is kind of done by itself.
3. Vadilal Ice Cream
Established in 1907, Vadilal has around 12% of market share and is going strong. And surely, compared to the previous two brands on this list, the market share may be a little less, but their offerings seems to be everywhere you go, especially in the summertime. It has over 200 flavors to offer, and that is excluding cones, tubs, ice-cream cakes, and the famous Cassata slice that has been around since forever. If you want franchise ideas, Vadilal has modular models you may pop in small to grow once the neighborhood gets hooked.
4. Mother Dairy Ice Cream
Mother Dairy is probably the best-known ice cream brand in the entirety of India, but its popularity is sky high in the big cities all across the country. With around 8 percent share, it markets the specials like Kulfi, Chocolate Fudge, and that multicolored Cassata slab to familiar favorites. The pricing is generally affordable, expansion beyond the northern region is in progress; copy-book franchises are now under development and with that, this brand will grow even more in India.
5. Baskin Robbins
Since its inception in 1945, the brand has evolved to become one of the largest ice cream chains in the world, spanning over 190 cities in India alone with around 725 franchises. Though, it only made its first entry in the Indian market back in 1993. Whereas they used to guarantee “31 flavors,” it is now rotating so that one day it could be Mississippi Mud, and the next day it could be Red Velvet Cheesecake. Yes, scoops of ice cream are more expensive than any other local brand, but the urban dessert lovers value the richness from fine ingredients.
6. Havmor Ice Cream
Established in Karachi in 1944 and now backed by South Korean giant Lotte, Havmor has converted “variety” into part of its name right here in India. More than 160 varieties are there for your pleasure, like kulfi sticks, crunchy cones, family tubs, ice-cream sandwiches, and even ready-to-eat cakes. Fancy an Indian cure? Go for Pista Badam. Got a taste for something ecru? Belgian Chocolate will never let you down. Price-wise, they stand in the mid-range category, so guilt-free sampling is possible.
7. Naturals Ice Cream
Naturals prefers to keep it simple and natural. Since its birth in Mumbai in 1984, the mantra remained: milk + sugar + real fruit, nothing else. No preservatives, no funny business. Hence the mantra “less is more” when they come out with flavors such as Tender Coconut, Sitaphal, and seasonal Mango. Naturally, Naturals is not found at every corner; however, the cult following is rock solid within metropolitan pockets. The health-conscious and flavor-purists swear by it, yet all of that is secondary to the freshness that you will immediately taste.
8. NIC (Natural Ice Creams)
NIC is the new brand that kinda learned and grew fast. Using pure milk with no preservatives whatsoever, and trendy packaging, it just went from startup to sensation in a few summers, especially right here in India. Here, it’s all about great textures and that nice creamy mouth feel that every ice cream lover looks for. The metro and tier-1 set are loving it, as are the growth charts.
9. Arun Ice Cream
If you have toured through South India, you would probably have licked an Arun cone or two. Supported by the big dairy player Hatsun Agro, Arun bypassed the “cities-only” route, zooming straight to rural and semi-urban lanes. Pricing? Cheap. Good-old, familiar flavors? Not far from it. Widely available would be the usual Vanilla, Mango Dolly, and Choco Bar, sold in parlors, kiosks, and colorful push-carts.
10. Creambell
Started by RJ Corp in Delhi in 2003, Creambell plays the numbers game with over 136 flavors and formats (family packs, cones, sundaes, a little something for everyone). Today, Creambell claims presence in 19 states, creeping into both urban and semi-urban belts through an ever-expanding franchise network.
Conclusion
There you have it. If you truly consider yourself to be a big ice cream lover, then of course, you may already be familiar with these top and famous ice cream brands. Let’s say you heard a brand’s name for the very first time on this list, then what harm would it be to give that brand’s ice cream a shot? Maybe you end up finding your favorite or 2nd most favorite ice cream brand, right?
