Ice cream major Carvel opens first store in New Delhi

The new flavours include Mango soft serve, Gulab Jamun Lava Sundae, Filter Coffee Dasher, Tutti Frutti Carvelanche, among many more hero products

Carvel, the inventor of soft serve ice cream, is officially launching in India with Unify Foodworks. The first Carvel store will open its doors on October 4, 2025, in New Delhi.

Carvel is renowned for its iconic Flying Saucers, Shakes, Carvelanches, and Dashers. Now, Indian customers can enjoy international favorites alongside innovative, India-first including Flying Saucers, Shakes, Carvelanches and Dasher sundaes, alongside specially crafted India-first flavors like the Gulab Jamun Sundae, Biscoff Carvelanche, Mango Swirl and Cassata Dasher.

Steven Yang, Senior Vice President, APAC at GoTo Foods, commented: “India enjoys desserts like no other country, and that’s why Carvel belongs here. Entering one of the world’s most exciting food markets, we are bringing a heritage brand that has been delighting families for over 90 years to a new generation of consumers. India’s love for celebration, indulgence, and togetherness makes it the perfect home for Carvel.”

Sumer Sethi, Founder, Unify Foodworks, added, “We are thrilled to bring Carvel to India, a country where desserts are part of every celebration and moment of joy. This launch is not just an expansion but a cultural exchange, blending Carvel’s playful legacy with India’s rich dessert traditions to create new ways of celebrating everyday moments.”

Carvel’s entry into India is poised to be a game-changer in the country’s dessert landscape, blending global comfort classics with exciting new India-first flavors. There are plans to create over 1,000 direct jobs across key Indian cities.