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Assam CM Inaugurates ₹778-Crore PepsiCo Food Plant in Nalbari
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 06:18 PM
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma officially opened a new PepsiCo food processing facility in Nalbari, a project valued at ₹778 crore. The plant will boost local employment and expand PepsiCo’s presence in the Northeast.
On Thursday, Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cut the ribbon at the newly constructed PepsiCo food plant in Nalbari, marking a significant investment in the state’s food processing sector. The ₹778‑crore facility, which is expected to produce a range of packaged food products, is part of PepsiCo’s strategy to expand its footprint in the Northeast. The plant’s capacity will enable the company to meet growing demand for ready‑to‑eat and snack items in the region. Local authorities anticipate that the project will create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs, boosting the economy of Nalbari and surrounding areas.