Multinational food companies are interested in picking up a controlling stake in Gujarat-headquartered Havmor Ice Cream Ltd, which is on an expansion spree in the northern markets as well as the seventh largest ice cream and frozen dessert brand in India with a 3.5 per cent market share, claim sources.
According to sources, talks are in the preliminary stage and it is unclear if the deal will come through. At present, two companies- Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) and Nestle- are in the fray for picking up a controlling stake in Havmor. At present, the Rs 450-crore company is valued at