PepsiCo Opens ₹1,266 Cr Flavour Facility in Ujjain

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“The inauguration of our flavour manufacturing facility in Ujjain is a testimony to our strengthening ‘Partnership of Progress’ with India. We are proud to kick start our concentrate manufacturing operations in the state of Madhya Pradesh, a reflection of ‘In India, for India’ commitment by PepsiCo.” - Jagrut Kotecha, CEO - PepsiCo India & South Asia

July 2026 : In a major step forward for local manufacturing and regional growth, PepsiCo India has officially inaugurated a flavour manufacturing facility in Ujjain, backed by a massive investment of ₹1,266 crore.

Virtually inaugurated by Chief Guest Dr. Mohan Yadav, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, alongside PepsiCo’s top global and regional executives, the 22-acre facility stands as the company's second concentrate plant in India and its ninth globally. The high-tech hub is slated to produce key beverage concentrates for PepsiCo's iconic drinks portfolio while creating around 500 direct and indirect jobs across Central India.

Dr. Mohan Yadav highlighted the state's growing appeal for major industrial investments: "I congratulate PepsiCo on the inauguration of its new flavour manufacturing facility in Ujjain. This investment reflects the growing confidence of leading global companies in Madhya Pradesh. Under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, India is moving rapidly on the path of development, and Madhya Pradesh is emerging as a preferred destination for investment and industry. This facility will create new employment opportunities, strengthen the industrial ecosystem, and contribute to the economic progress of the state. I welcome PepsiCo's continued partnership with Madhya Pradesh and am confident that this investment will encourage many more industries to become partners in the state's growth journey."

Beyond boosting employment, the facility reinforces PepsiCo's long-term commitment to local sourcing - which already partners with over 2,000 local farmers for chip-grade potatoes. Built around the company's pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) sustainability framework, the Ujjain site runs on 100% renewable electricity, uses zero liquid discharge technology, and targets 100% water replenishment.

Eugene Willemsen, CEO - International Beverages, PepsiCo, noted: “India continues to be a strategic growth market for PepsiCo globally, and the inauguration of this facility - the ninth globally, and our second in India - further reinforces our long-term commitment to the country. The Ujjain plant brings together the best of PepsiCo’s global capabilities in manufacturing, technology, and sustainability, while strengthening our ability to serve consumers with the iconic PepsiCo beverages. We are confident that this facility will contribute positively to the local economy and create lasting value across the state ecosystem.”

Jagrut Kotecha, CEO - PepsiCo India & South Asia, added: “The inauguration of our flavour manufacturing facility in Ujjain is a testimony to our strengthening ‘Partnership of Progress’ with India. We are proud to kick start our concentrate manufacturing operations in the state of Madhya Pradesh, a reflection of ‘In India, for India’ commitment by PepsiCo. The plant is a symbol of technological progress and world-class innovation in the space of beverage manufacturing. We are thankful to the Government of Madhya Pradesh for their support in enabling this ambitious initiative that further deepens our longstanding partnership with, and expands our agri footprint in, the state."

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