Reliance Consumer Products invests ₹1,500 crore in an integrated food & beverage plant in Katol, Maharashtra. Creating 500+ jobs, it’s a key step in RCPL’s ambition to become India’s largest FMCG company.
NAGPUR, MAHARASHTRA – In a major move to solidify its position in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL) the FMCG arm of Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government to set up a massive integrated food and beverages manufacturing facility. The plant to be located in Katol, Nagpur will see an investment of over ₹1,500 crore.
This investment is a key component of Reliance’s broader ambition to build “Asia’s largest integrated food parks” with a total investment of ₹40,000 crore, as announced by the conglomerate at its annual general meeting last month.
A Strategic Investment in India’s Heartland
The Reliance Consumer Products Katol Maharashtra food beverage plant investment is strategically significant. The unit is expected to provide direct employment to more than 500 people offering a substantial economic boost to the region. According to a social media post by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the state government will facilitate RCPL in obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals and clearances, as well as provide eligible financial incentives.
The proposed manufacturing unit is slated to commence operations in 2026. It will focus on producing a wide range of food products and beverages, leveraging advanced manufacturing technologies.
The Engine of Reliance’s Next Growth Phase
RCPL is being positioned as one of the primary “growth engines” for the Reliance group. In just three years of operations, RCPL has achieved a remarkable revenue of over ₹11,000 crore (approx. $1.4 billion), making it one of the fastest-growing FMCG companies in India.
During the AGM, RIL Director Isha Ambani outlined an ambitious vision for the business. The goal is for RCPL to achieve a revenue of ₹1 lakh crore within the next five years and establish a global presence. She stated, “Our long-term ambition is to become India’s largest FMCG company with a global presence. This will make RCPL a big new value-creating engine for Reliance Group, comparable to our Retail business in size and profitability.”
A Multi-Pronged Strategy for FMCG Dominance
RCPL’s strategy to achieve this dominance is two-fold:
- Acquisitions: The company has been aggressively acquiring brands to quickly build its portfolio. This includes the acquisition of brands like Tagz Foods and confectionery major Ravalgaon.
- In-House Launches: It has also successfully launched and expanded a suite of its own brands, including Campa (beverages), Independence (packaged foods), Alan’s (snacks), and Enzo (personal care).
The Katol facility represents the manufacturing muscle behind this strategy. Furthermore, the success of this FMCG blueprint is expected to serve as a model for Reliance’s future expansion into other large consumer categories such as apparel and electronics.
The Reliance Consumer Products Katol Maharashtra food beverage plant investment is more than just a new factory; it is a clear signal of Reliance’s intent to disrupt and ultimately lead the vast Indian FMCG market, directly taking on established players by leveraging its massive retail distribution network, technological prowess, and now, its own integrated manufacturing infrastructure.
