Dabur Invests Rs 400 Crore in TN, Sets Up First South India Plant
Aug 22, 2024 12:17
Dabur India to establish a Rs 400 crore manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu's Villupuram district, marking its first foray into South India. The plant will create over 250 jobs and open up opportunities for local farmers.
Chennai, Aug 22 (PTI) The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday said home and personal care products maker Dabur India will set up a Rs 400 crore manufacturing plant in the state's Villupuram district, marking the FMCG company's maiden foray into the South.
State Industries Minister TRB Rajaa said a pact was inked on Thursday for this purpose.
"Welcome to Tamil Nadu, @DaburIndia! In fact, welcome to South India! In the presence of Honourable @CMOTamilNadu Thiru. @MKStalin avargal, @Guidance_TN today signed an MoU with Dabur for the establishment of a world-class manufacturing plant, their FIRST EVER in South India, at the SIPCOT Food Park in #Tindivanam, Villupuram district," Rajaa said in a post on 'X.'
He said the company will invest Rs 400 crore in this facility which will create over 250 jobs. "More importantly, it will open up new opportunities for farmers in the nearby #Delta region to sell #AgroProduce to be processed in this facility," he added.
Dabur's decision to choose Tamil Nadu is a testament to the state's thriving industrial ecosystem and availability of a work-ready labour force, Rajaa added.
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