India: HCCB opens factory in Telangana

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), the Indian Coca-Cola subsidiary, has announced it has inaugurated a factory in Siddipet, in India’s Telangana state.

The factory, spanning 49 acres, has a planned investment of 2,091 crore INR ($251 million), with 1,409 crore INR ($170 million) utilised in the initial phase. It is HCCB’s second manufacturing facility in Telangana, complementing the existing factory in Ameenpur, Sangareddy district.

Commenting on the news, HCCBL CEO Juan Pablo Rodriguez said: “This is a significant step in HCCB’s growth journey and a reaffirmation of our commitment to Telangana. This state-of-the-art factory combines advanced manufacturing technology with sustainable practices, positioning it as a benchmark in our industry”.

The facility operates seven advanced production lines and is expected to create over 400 jobs.

Source: HCCB