SLMG Beverages, Coca-Cola’s leading bottling partner in India, has inaugurated a ₹1,200 crore greenfield plant in Nawanagar, Buxar, Bihar. The facility, hailed as South Asia’s largest Coca-Cola bottling unit, strengthens beverage production capacity across eastern India and marks a milestone in Bihar’s industrial growth under the state’s new investment policy.
SLMG Beverages Pvt. Ltd., part of the Lucknow-based Ladhani Group, has opened its eighth manufacturing plant in India, located in Buxar, Bihar. According to The Hindu BusinessLine, The Hindu, and Business Standard, the state-of-the-art facility represents a ₹1,200 crore investment and is designed to significantly expand Coca-Cola’s production footprint in eastern India.
The inauguration was attended by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and senior officials, who emphasized the plant’s role in boosting local employment and industrial development. The project is part of a larger ₹1,700 crore investment package, which also includes a new cement unit in the region.
Major Takeaways
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SLMG Beverages inaugurates South Asia’s largest Coca-Cola bottling plant in Buxar, Bihar
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Investment worth ₹1,200 crore; part of a ₹1,700 crore industrial package
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Facility strengthens Coca-Cola’s production capacity across eastern India
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Plant expected to generate significant local employment opportunities
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Marks SLMG’s eighth manufacturing unit in India
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Supports Bihar’s new industrial policy focused on jobs and infrastructure
Conclusion
The new SLMG Beverages plant in Bihar underscores the state’s growing role in India’s industrial expansion. By combining large-scale investment with employment generation, the project not only strengthens Coca-Cola’s supply chain but also positions Bihar as a rising hub for manufacturing and economic growth.
Sources: The Hindu BusinessLine, The Hindu, Business Standard