General Mills India a subsidiary of the U.S. Fortune 500 food giant, inaugurated its second state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Nashik, Maharashtra.
With an investment of ₹100 crore, this new plant is a strategic pillar in the company’s “Accelerate” strategy, specifically designed to scale the production of Pillsbury bakery solutions to meet the explosive growth of India’s foodservice and home-baking sectors.
Project Blueprint & Strategic Impact
The Nashik “Unit 2” facility transforms the company’s regional supply chain, transitioning it from a large-scale producer to a high-speed distributor for the entire Indian subcontinent.
- Brand Focus: Dedicated to the Pillsbury portfolio, including specialized baking mixes, cake mixes, and professional bakery ingredients.
- Supply Chain Efficiency: The plant is engineered to slash lead times and ensure “just-in-time” availability for thousands of small-scale bakeries and institutional partners across India.
- Technology: Equipped with global quality-control standards and advanced food-safety technologies, focusing on high-precision mixing and automated packaging.
- Location: Situated in the MIDC Malegaon (Sinnar) industrial belt, providing a cluster advantage near its existing Unit 1.
General Mills in India: A 27-Year Legacy
Since its entry in 1999, General Mills has evolved into a dominant player in India’s “Consumer Defensive” sector.
| Feature | Details |
| Global Revenue (FY25) | $19 Billion |
| Indian Market Share | Leader in the organized baking mix and high-end flour (Atta) segments. |
| Regional Performance | India remains a “bright spot” in the International segment, driving a 4–6% organic growth in Q1 FY26. |
| Employment | The new plant creates numerous direct and indirect roles in manufacturing and logistics. |
Economic & Regional Context
The inauguration was a high-profile event attended by representatives from the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai and the Government of Maharashtra, highlighting the facility as a symbol of Indo-U.S. industrial collaboration.
- Tier-II Development: The investment reinforces Nashik’s reputation as a food-processing hub, diverting industrial pressure away from Mumbai and Pune.
- Sustainability: The plant integrates responsible resource use, including energy-efficient systems and optimized water management.
“This expansion allows us to serve our consumers and bakery partners better, faster, and at a greater scale. Since 1999, Pillsbury has been synonymous with quality in India, and this plant is the next chapter in that story.” — Balki Radhakrishnan, VP & MD, Global Emerging Markets.
