Hatsun Agro Product Limited announced a remarkable achievement for its Arun Icecreams brand, which successfully set a new Guinness World Record on January 21, 2026. The ice cream manufacturer brought together 4,008 children in Chennai to create the longest chain of people licking ice cream, marking a significant milestone for the Indian dairy company.

Record-Breaking Achievement Details

The Guinness World Record attempt took place in Chennai, where participants formed a human chain while consuming Arun Icecreams products. The record was achieved through a coordinated effort where children consumed ice cream continuously for one minute while holding hands and offering ice cream to the person on their right, creating a seamless chain experience.

The children participating in the record attempt enjoyed Arun Icecreams butterscotch and chocolate-flavoured Jolly Train products, which are made with real milk and cream. This achievement surpassed the previous record set in Canada 15 years ago with approximately 2,500 students.

Official Recognition and Leadership Response

The Guinness World Record received official recognition from Mr. Richard William Stenning from the UK Guinness Team and Mr. Milind Verlekar from the Pune Guinness Team. The certificate and honor were presented to Mr. C. Sathyan, Vice Chairman of Hatsun Agro Product Limited.

Mr. R. G. Chandramogan, Chairman of Hatsun Agro Product Limited, commented on the achievement: "This is a truly cherished moment to see over 4,000 children come together to set a Guinness World Record in ice cream eating. Our journey has always been driven by a commitment to consistent quality and the simple joy that ice cream brings to everyone."

Participating Educational Institutions

The record-setting event saw participation from multiple educational institutions across Chennai. The participating schools included:

• Narayana Group of Schools
• Nellai School
• Ramachandra School
• Suda Nanda Vidyalaya
• Budding Minds
• SV School
• Vels Global
• Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School

Company Background and Market Presence

Hatsun Agro Product Limited operates as one of India's leading private-sector dairy companies, maintaining direct procurement relationships with over 400,000 carefully selected farmers. The company's brand portfolio encompasses multiple product categories including Arun Ice creams, Arokya Milk, Hatsun Dairy Products, ibaco, Santosa, and Milky Moo.

The company maintains an extensive retail footprint with over 4,000 HAP daily Exclusive Stores across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Kerala, Odisha, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Bihar.

This Guinness World Record achievement further strengthens Arun Icecreams' position as one of India's leading ice cream brands, demonstrating the company's ability to engage consumers through innovative marketing initiatives while maintaining its commitment to quality dairy products.

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Hatsun Agro Product Limited has received an ESG rating from SES ESG Research Private Limited, a SEBI-licensed ESG Rating Provider. The company informed stock exchanges on January 20, 2026, about this development under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

ESG Rating Details

SES ESG Research Private Limited has assigned an ESG score of 56.2 to Hatsun Agro Product Limited. The rating assessment was conducted voluntarily by the rating agency without any formal engagement from the company.

Independent Assessment Process

The company clarified that it has not engaged SES ESG Research Private Limited for this ESG assessment. The rating has been independently determined by the research firm based solely on publicly available information pertaining to Hatsun Agro Product Limited.

This voluntary assessment approach allows rating agencies to evaluate companies' environmental, social, and governance practices using disclosed data without requiring direct company participation or engagement.

Regulatory Compliance

Hatsun Agro Product Limited has communicated this ESG rating development to both major stock exchanges where its shares are listed:

The notification was signed by C Subramaniam, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, ensuring proper regulatory disclosure requirements are met under SEBI regulations.

Company Profile

Hatsun Agro Product Limited operates through multiple brand portfolios in the dairy and food products sector. The company's brand portfolio includes Arun Icecreams, Arokyaa, Hatsun, ibaco, Aniva, HAP daily, Hanobar Chocolates, Havia Chocolates, and Santosa For Healthy Cows, covering various segments of the dairy and confectionery market.