Why DDC Is Opening 30 New Stores Across Kathmandu And What It Means For Consumers

The Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) has announced that it will establish 30 exclusive retail outlets throughout the Kathmandu Valley before the end of Shrawan (mid-August 2026). The initiative aims to give consumers easier access to DDC products while strengthening the corporation's direct connection with customers through dedicated stores and upcoming digital delivery services.

A New Way To Buy DDC Products

Instead of relying only on supermarkets and local grocery shops, DDC will begin operating its own branded stores. These outlets will carry only DDC products, allowing customers to find everything the corporation produces under one roof. Milk, yoghurt, butter, ghee, paneer, cheese, khoa, ice cream, rasbari, lalmohan and other dairy products will all be available at these locations.

The first outlets are being prepared in busy neighbourhoods including Kalanki, Koteshwor, Budhanilkantha, Banasthali, New Baneshwor and Shankhamul, with additional locations expected to follow soon.

Online Ordering Will Soon Become Available

Alongside expanding its physical presence, DDC is also moving towards digital sales. Customers will soon be able to place orders online through a subscription-based system, making regular dairy deliveries possible without visiting a store. Officials say the goal is to make fresh dairy products more convenient for families by delivering them directly to their homes.

Part Of A Broader Business Strategy

The retail expansion is one element of DDC's wider effort to strengthen its position in Nepal's dairy market. In recent months, the corporation has focused on improving customer service, expanding product availability, and exploring new business opportunities. By creating its own retail network, DDC hopes to improve brand visibility while reducing dependence on third-party sellers.

Seasonal Milk Supply Remains Stable

Although the corporation is expanding rapidly, officials note that milk collection has slowed slightly during Shrawan. Many farming families traditionally consume more milk at home during this month, temporarily reducing the amount supplied to collection centres. Even so, DDC continues to collect roughly 65,000 litres of milk every day, and expects procurement levels to return to normal with the arrival of Bhadra.

More Cities Could Be Next

Kathmandu Valley will serve as the first testing ground for the dedicated outlet concept. If customers respond positively, DDC plans to replicate the model in other urban centres across Nepal, creating a larger nationwide retail network while improving access to locally produced dairy products.