Rohan Mirchandani, the co-founder of Epigamia, a prominent Greek yogurt brand in India, passed away on December 21 at the age of 42 after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Drums Food International, the company behind Epigamia, confirmed the news in an official statement.
Rohan Mirchandani was an Entrepreneur Par Excellence
A graduate of NYU Stern and The Wharton School, Mirchandani established Drums Food International in 2013. What started as Hoki Poki, an ice cream brand, evolved under his guidance into Epigamia, a well-recognized name in the Indian dairy industry. Today, the brand boasts a presence in over 20,000 stores across 30 cities and had been eyeing expansion into the Middle East by 2025-26.
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The company’s senior leadership, including Ankur Goel (COO and founding member) and Uday Thakker (co-founder and director), will continue to steer the organization with support from the board, investors such as Verlinvest and DSG Consumer Partners, and Mirchandani’s family.
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Board of Directors Give a Heartfelt Tribute
“Rohan was not just our leader but a mentor and a friend,” Goel and Thakker shared in a heartfelt joint statement. “We are committed to honoring his vision and taking his dream forward with determination.” The board of directors described Mirchandani as a “trailblazer” whose passion and innovative mindset shaped the company’s identity. “We will collaborate closely with the leadership team to ensure his legacy continues to thrive,” they stated.
