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Gujarat Ambuja Exports to Invest ₹333 Crore in 850‑TPD Corn Wet‑Milling Plant at Hubli
✍️ Sahi
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 09:49 PM
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Gujarat Ambuja Exports announced a ₹333‑crore investment to set up an 850‑tonne‑per‑day corn wet‑milling facility in Hubli, Karnataka.
Gujarat Ambuja Exports, a major player in agri‑commodity trading, has disclosed plans to spend approximately ₹333 crore on a new corn wet‑milling plant in Hubli, Karnataka. The facility will be designed to process 850 tonnes of corn per day, significantly expanding the company's downstream capabilities.
The proposed plant will incorporate modern wet‑milling technology to produce corn starch, corn oil, and other value‑added derivatives. By locating the unit in Hubli, the company aims to leverage the region's robust corn supply chain and improve logistics for both raw material procurement and product distribution.
Industry analysts expect the investment to generate substantial employment opportunities and boost ancillary services in the area. The project is slated to commence construction later this year, with commercial operations anticipated within the next 18‑24 months.
If completed on schedule, the Hubli plant will position Gujarat Ambuja Exports among the leading corn processors in South India, enhancing its contribution to the country's agricultural value‑addition sector.
The proposed plant will incorporate modern wet‑milling technology to produce corn starch, corn oil, and other value‑added derivatives. By locating the unit in Hubli, the company aims to leverage the region's robust corn supply chain and improve logistics for both raw material procurement and product distribution.
Industry analysts expect the investment to generate substantial employment opportunities and boost ancillary services in the area. The project is slated to commence construction later this year, with commercial operations anticipated within the next 18‑24 months.
If completed on schedule, the Hubli plant will position Gujarat Ambuja Exports among the leading corn processors in South India, enhancing its contribution to the country's agricultural value‑addition sector.