Ice cream is probably one of the very few things that everyone craves, no matter the age. And right here in India, where the weather is typically warm or hot most times of the year, ice cream certainly is at the top of the ranking in terms of favorite things to have. Looking at this love of Indians towards Ice cream, a lot of brands have out there capitalized on this by offering different flavored ice creams and different offerings based on the quality factor. Though there are only a few brands that have become famous solely because of how deeply they care about the quality and their customers’ taste buds. So, let’s begin with this list of the Top 10 Famous Ice Cream Brands In India 2025, and see which brands have made it to this list. Let’s get going.
1. Amul
Highlight: Affordable, tasty, and found in every corner of India.
Amul is currently India’s best-selling ice cream brand of all time. It is a pioneer in ice cream making since 1996, and all of their products are of the best quality and yet easily affordable at only ₹20. Being a business under the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, Amul’s annual sales reached ₹800 billion (2023 to 24). Their unmatched flavors, such as Camel Milk, Choco Almond, and Kesar Badam, are still garnering new followers until now.
2. Kwality Wall’s
Highlight: From Cornetto to Magnum, fun treats for all ages.
Next up, nothing but a Kwality Wall! From Cornetto cones, Magnum bars, to Chocobars, their products are young kids’ favorites. They run more than 300 parlors and are quite famous through their presence on food delivery platforms. Different tastes like Mango Zap and Magnum Almond are the ones that continue to be a pleasure to the fans of ice cream. Apart from that, the company’s well-thought-of distribution is what keeps it at the top of the list throughout India.
3. Vadilal
Highlight: Over 200 flavors, from classic kulfis to modern ice cream cakes.
Vadilal had been initiated back in 1907, and now it is one of India’s top ice cream makers. Their presence is felt through 50,000+ retailers and 250 actual branded parlors. The Company is well-known in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and other areas, and it provides a whole range of real Indian flavors, from sugar-free to Meetha Pan and Rajbhog. 30 countries welcome exports from Vadilal, which denotes a gradual rise in international markets too.
4. Havmor
Highlight: Creamy scoops with a premium twist, backed by global expertise.
Having roots in the Lotte’s organization since 1944, Havmor is operating in 20 states and has managed to create a stable position through its 72,000 retail outlets and 216 exclusive parlors. They produce around 36 million ice creams every day. Among the most sought-after are Chocolate Truffle Bars, guava ones, and kulfis.
5. Mother Dairy
Highlight: Desi flavors, simple pricing, and a name you can trust.
Mother Dairy is a well-loved name in the northern part of the country, particularly in Delhi-NCR. The ice creams are manufactured with 100% pure milk and are centred around offbeat Indian tastes like Elaichi, Rasgulla, Kesar Pista, and Paan. The distribution channels of 1,500 milk booths and 300+ Safal outlets make the products inexpensive (₹20 to ₹200). Generation Z are huge fans of Cookie Crum, while the kulfis attract the attention of the senior part of the population.
6. Cream Bell
Highlight: Creative flavors, growing reach, and great value for money.
Founded just 22 years ago, Cream Bell has on offer its customers more than 130 different kinds of products from cones, cups, tubs, and bars to cakes. At present, they are sold in more than 35,000 retail outlets spread across 40 cities and 19 states in India. A good example of the most liked flavors, with around 15% of sales, is Sacch Mucch Aam and Crunchy Butterscotch. The company has also begun exporting to African countries.
7. Top ‘N Town
Highlight: From India’s heartland, simple, tasty, and affordable.
The brand called “Top ‘N Town” is a popular brand of central India. It is mostly popular in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Through a total of 28,000 outlets and 300 distributors, the brand has been able to make its presence in small-town markets. The list of their products comprises not only kulfi sticks, cones, but also milkshakes and family packs. The brand is not very fancy but it is truly a funnel of sweet regulars.
8. Baskin Robbins
Highlight: Premium flavors and a global vibe, for those who want something fancy.
Being in India since 1993, Baskin-Robbins is not left behind in establishing a multitude of franchises in various cities all over the country. It’s the “31 flavors” idea, which keeps the company alive and kicking every day. In reality, this is one of the brands liked a lot (A LOT, actually!) by both the family and young people due to the fact that it offers stuff like the Mississippi Mud, Rum Raisin, and the ice cream cakes; it becomes the absolute go-to one. It may be a little expensive, but the fun of the experience offsets that.
9. Naturals Ice Cream
Highlight: Real fruits, no artificial stuff, pure and simple.
Just on the 2nd last spot of this list, with more than 135 stores in India alone, and having been started in 1984 back in Mumbai, the Naturals Ice Cream brand offers what their brand name really means. That’s how they do things, you know, such as: no preservatives, artificial colors, or synthetic flavors. The best-selling taste combinations are Sitaphal, Chickoo, Tender Coconut, and Mango.
10. Giani’s
Highlight: A Delhi favorite that blends tradition with ice cream innovation.
Alrighty, finishing off this list today, Giani’s, firstly founded in 1956 in Chandni Chowk, has now shifted its working location to the north of India. They now have a mixture of new and old items whose names include kulfis, faludas, and sundaes, besides ice-creams, and also include Indian sweets. From the flavors of sweet and well-known ones such as Chocolate, Almond, Belgian Chocolate, Paan, and Chocolate Whisky, they can be seen as ones that are very creative.
Conclusion
When it comes to the quality, taste, and trust factor, without a single doubt, there is no other brand that can even come anywhere near the popularity of Amul. That’s just how it is. Other than that, brands like Vadilal, Kwality Wall’s, and Mother Dairy are doing super well, nationwide.