In a dramatic signal of confidence in India’s food processing industry, Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL) and three Coca-Cola bottling partners have jointly pledged over Rs 65,000 crore in fresh investments unveiled at the World Food India Summit.

RCPL intends to deploy Rs 40,000 crore to establish integrated food parks across the country, using AI, automation, robotics, and sustainable methods in locations such as Katol (Maharashtra) and Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh). The three Coca-Cola bottlers SLMG Beverages, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, and the Kandhari Group will invest Rs 25,760 crore across nine states, combining greenfield and brownfield expansion.

These investments are projected to create around 30,000 direct jobs and 3,00,000 indirect employment opportunities. The government has pledged regulatory support to expedite approvals, targeting project completions by 2030. 

With this bold push, the food processing sector is set to strengthen supply chains, boost farmers’ incomes, and reduce import dependency while reaffirming India’s ambition as a global food-industry leader.