PepsiCo Bullish on India, Targets Top-10 Global Market Status
The new Nalbari facility will create 700 jobs and support more than 5,000 farmers as PepsiCo expands its supply chain network.
- On Thursday, PepsiCo inaugurated its fifth food manufacturing plant in Nalbari, Assam, with an investment of Rs 778 crore, reinforcing its "In India, For India" commitment.
- To strengthen its presence in the Northeast, PepsiCo expanded operations despite historical challenges with local potato quality, planning to reach 80,000 smallholder farmers through 2,200 agri-entrepreneurs.
- The Nalbari plant created 700 direct and indirect employment opportunities, with PepsiCo committing to ensure more than 75% of these roles are held by women.
- PepsiCo India & South Asia CEO Jagrut Kotecha said the company remains "very bullish" on India, targeting a top 10 global market position amid low per capita consumption.
- Following an earlier facility opening in Ujjain, PepsiCo is setting up a plant in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, with plans to invest around Rs 5,700 crore by 2030.
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Food and beverage manufacturer PepsiCo on Thursday (September 10, 2026) opened its first foods factory in the Northeast, a geographically-challenged region not among India’s preferred investment zones.
PepsiCo opens its first food factory in Assam for Rs 778 cr
Nalbari: Leading food and beverage maker PepsiCo India on Thursday, September 10, opened its first food factory in Assam, set up with an investment of Rs 778 crore in Nalbari district. Inaugurated by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the unit is spread across 44.2 acres and has created 700 direct and indirect employment opportunities. … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Sto…
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PepsiCo envisions India becoming one of its top ten global markets and plans to invest around Rs 5,700 crore by 2030. This ambitious growth strategy includes expanding manufacturing capabilities and bolstering regional operations. Recently, the company launched its fifth plant in Nalbari, Assam, with an investment of Rs 778 crore, underscoring its belief in India's significant business growth potential.
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India CSR NetworkAssam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma Inaugurates PepsiCo India’s Fifth Foods Plant in Nalbari, Assam
Nalbari, Assam, 10 September 2026: PepsiCo India, a leading foods and beverages company, today inaugurated its state-of-the-art foods manufacturing facility in Nalbari, Assam, marking a significant milestone in the company’s manufacturing journey in India. With [...] The post Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma Inaugurates PepsiCo India’s Fifth Foods Plant in Nalbari, Assam appeared first on Business News This Week.
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