Godrej Unveils ₹480 Crore Mega-Plant in Madhya Pradesh

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"Designed with cutting edge automation and digitisation, this plant features high speed production lines that operate almost three times faster than our current lines, significantly upgrading production efficiency. With an investment of nearly INR 480 crore in this expansion, taking our cumulative investment in Malanpur to over INR 850 crore, our total soap manufacturing capacity has grown to over 2 lac metric tonnes per annum, making Malanpur one of Asia's largest integrated soap manufacturing plants.” - Aasif Malbari, MD and CEO - Godrej Consumer Products Ltd

August 2026 : Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) marked a milestone in its 35-year partnership with Madhya Pradesh by inaugurating its fourth manufacturing unit at Malanpur. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and GCPL Executive Chairperson Nisaba Godrej jointly opened the ₹480 crore facility, cementing the complex’s status as Asia’s largest integrated soap manufacturing site.

Spanning 65 acres, the Malanpur hub represents a cumulative investment of over ₹850 crore. The new unit introduces high-speed, automated production lines operating nearly three times faster than legacy systems - producing up to 4,000 soap bars per minute. Overall soap production capacity now exceeds two lakh metric tonnes annually, powering iconic brands such as Cinthol, Godrej No.1, GoodKnight, Godrej Aer, and Godrej Expert Hair Colour. GCPL projects the expansion will generate an annual turnover of ₹3,800 crore once fully operational.

Highlighting the socio-economic impact, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said, “Godrej's journey in Madhya Pradesh is a testament to the state's strong and enduring partnership with industry. From establishing its Malanpur facility in 1991 to inaugurating this expanded manufacturing hub today, the company has consistently contributed to employment generation, industrial development and economic growth in the state. It is a matter of pride that Malanpur is now home to Asia's largest integrated soap manufacturing facility, reflecting both Godrej's legacy of innovation and Madhya Pradesh's emergence as a preferred destination for investment and manufacturing. Equally encouraging is the facility's focus on inclusive growth, with women playing an increasingly important role in its workforce. We value Godrej's contribution not only to industrial progress but also to public health through initiatives such as the EMBED programme, and we look forward to further strengthening this partnership in building a prosperous, self-reliant, and developed Madhya Pradesh.”

Beyond operational scale, the facility emphasizes inclusive employment, utilizing recent policy shifts to safely integrate women into night shifts and technical roles. Built to Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) standards, the unit reinforces GCPL's commitment to low-emission growth.

Nisaba Godrej, Executive Chairperson, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), said, "This expansion makes Malanpur home to Asia's largest integrated soap manufacturing facility, with our lines here capable of producing up to 4,000 soap bars every minute. It is a state-of-the-art facility that reflects 35 years of partnership between Godrej and Madhya Pradesh, dating back to when we first began manufacturing in Malanpur in 1991. We expect this expansion to generate a turnover of INR 3,800 crore once fully operational. We are proud of the role this factory has played in creating opportunities for women in manufacturing and are particularly encouraged by the Madhya Pradesh Government's move last year to enable women to work night shifts, with the right safeguards in place, a change that gives women greater access to jobs, skills and eventually leadership roles."

Aasif Malbari, MD and CEO, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), said, "Designed with cutting edge automation and digitisation, this plant features high speed production lines that operate almost three times faster than our current lines, significantly upgrading production efficiency. With an investment of nearly INR 480 crore in this expansion, taking our cumulative investment in Malanpur to over INR 850 crore, our total soap manufacturing capacity has grown to over 2 lac metric tonnes per annum, making Malanpur one of Asia's largest integrated soap manufacturing plants. This expanded and advanced facility will now produce a wide range of products beyond soaps including some of our best-selling brands like Cinthol, Godrej No.1, GoodKnight, Godrej Aer and Godrej Expert Hair Colour. We commend the Madhya Pradesh Government for its progressive and futuristic vision, and for its continued focus on investor facilitation and ease of doing business, which has given us the confidence to make this long-term investment."

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