Inaugurated by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the unit is spread across 44.2 acres and has created 700 direct and indirect employment opportunities.

“This investment underscores the confidence that leading global companies have in Assam’s business-friendly policies, infrastructure development and skilled workforce,” Sarma said.

The project will also strengthen the state’s agricultural ecosystem and create new opportunities for farmers, women and local enterprises, he added.

PepsiCo India & South Asia CEO Jagrut Kotecha said the company’s first food plant in Assam is fifth such unit in India.

“Through this investment, we are strengthening our manufacturing footprint while creating a positive ripple effect across the value chain, from farmers and local businesses to women, young talent and communities,” he said. Calling India one of its most promising markets globally, Kotecha also said it remains “very bullish” on the country’s growth potential.

The facility forms part of its Rs 5,700 crore investment commitment through 2030, and it focuses on strengthening manufacturing capabilities, enhancing supply chain resilience, and advancing sustainable growth in one of the company’s key markets, an official said.

“The facility has created around 700 direct and indirect employment opportunities while generating prospects across MSMEs, logistics, warehousing, packaging and ancillary industries,” he added.

The facility will manufacture ‘Lay’s’ and ‘Uncle Chipps’ while supporting the expansion of PepsiCo India’s foods manufacturing network across Northeast and West Bengal.