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PepsiCo Invests ₹778 Cr to Build New Potato Chip Plant in Assam
✍️ ETV Bharat
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 10:19 AM
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PepsiCo has announced the establishment of a new potato chip manufacturing facility in Assam, with an investment of ₹778 crore.
PepsiCo has announced the construction of a new potato chip manufacturing plant in Assam, with a total investment of ₹778 crore.
The facility, located in the northeastern state, is expected to boost local supply chains and reduce import dependence for the company.
PepsiCo plans to start operations by the end of 2025, with an initial production capacity of 500 tonnes per month.
The project is projected to create over 1,000 direct jobs and generate additional indirect employment in the region.
Industry analysts view the move as part of PepsiCo’s broader strategy to expand its footprint in India’s emerging markets.
The facility, located in the northeastern state, is expected to boost local supply chains and reduce import dependence for the company.
PepsiCo plans to start operations by the end of 2025, with an initial production capacity of 500 tonnes per month.
The project is projected to create over 1,000 direct jobs and generate additional indirect employment in the region.
Industry analysts view the move as part of PepsiCo’s broader strategy to expand its footprint in India’s emerging markets.