Ishaan Bector & Suvir Bector
Directors, Mrs. Bector's Food SpecialtiesAbout
For brothers Ishaan and Suvir Bector, the challenge is to scale a family legacy into an FMCG powerhouse. The third-generation leaders of Mrs. Bectors Food Specialties Ltd—the makers of English Oven bread and Cremica biscuits—are betting on manufacturing, premiumisation, and innovation to more than double revenues by 2030, from `2,045 crore in FY26. The story began in a backyard kitchen in Ludhiana, where their grandmother, Rajni Bector, made a business out of her passion for baking. “The main elements were hard work, dedication, passion and vision,” says Ishaan. That entrepreneurial spirit gives shape to the company’s expansion plans today. It has nine manufacturing facilities and is in the middle of its biggest-ever capital expenditure cycle, with new plants in Khopoli, Kolkata, and Indore, alongside upcoming investments in Bengaluru. The Khopoli facility alone will house a fully automated line capable of producing 48,000 burger buns and 6,000 loaves every hour. For the brothers, manufacturing is isn’t only about scale; it’s about trust as well. “A good backend should come first and sales should follow,” says Ishaan, underscoring the firm’s decision to invest in world-class automation instead of outsourcing. “Customers need to have faith in quality and consistency of your product.” Mrs. Bectors Food Specialties’ partnership with McDonald’s, which began in 1996, alongside relationships with Walmart, Mondelez, and other global retailers across 70-80 export markets, has instilled world-class quality standards. While the business began as a B2B operation, a major part of its revenues now come from its consumer brands as well. The brothers are equally bullish on quick commerce, where English Oven has emerged as one of the category leaders. Their long-term vision extends beyond volumes. “Premiumisation coupled with differentiation and innovation is the recipe for success,” says Suvir. It’s a philosophy rooted in their family’s enduring values: never compromise on quality, keep innovating, and build relationships that stand the test of time.
