, Akshay Kumar - India Food Forum

Akshay Kumar

Position: Co-founder, Bombay Gourmet Market
Categories: SPEAKERS 2025

Akshay Kumar is a hospitality entrepreneur and visionary in India’s food and retail landscape. He is the founder of Bombay Gourmet Market, a first-mover in taking gourmet retail beyond metros into tier-2 and tier-3 cities, making premium products accessible to new markets. He also leads Dinshaw’s Café, a cult favourite for Bombay-Parsi comfort food, alongside other café and QSR ventures. With a sharp focus on franchising, scalability, and consumer experience, Akshay has built brands that are both aspirational and sustainable. His pioneering approach continues to set benchmarks, positioning him among the next generation of impactful F&B leaders in India.

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