SLMG Beverages inaugurates South Asia’s largest Coca-Cola bottling plant in Buxar

SLMG Beverages, India’s leading bottling partner of the Coca-Cola system, inaugurated its state-of-the-art greenfield beverage manufacturing facility in Nawanagar, Buxar. The launch marks a significant milestone in the industrial development of Bihar and strengthens beverage production capacity across eastern India. The ceremony included traditional lamp lighting, keynote speeches, and a guided tour of the advanced facility.

Several distinguished leaders were in attendance at the launch event, including Shri. Samrat Choudhary, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, as Chief Guest, along with Dr. Dilip Jaiswal, Hon’ble Minister of Industries, Government of Bihar, and other senior public representatives and administrative officials.

Addressing the august gathering at the inauguration ceremony, Shri. Samrat Chaudhary, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar as the Chief Guest said "The industrial transformation we are witnessing in Bihar today is the result of initiatives like this state-of-the-art ₹1000+ crore facility established by SLMG Beverages. This will not only strengthen the state’s economy but also create new employment opportunities at the local level. Partnership between the government and industry is crucial for Bihar’s holistic development. This initiative by SLMG Beverages Pvt. Ltd. will not only boost investment but also help establish Bihar as a strong manufacturing hub in the years to come."

Addressing all present at the inaugural, Dr. Dilip Jaiswal, Hon’ble Minister of Industries, Government of Bihar said, “We remain resolute to welcoming industrial investors with a red carpet. The new plant by SLMG Beverages in Buxar, Bihar is a monumental step towards Industrial Development in the State.”

Strategically located in Nawanagar, the Buxar facility is SLMG Beverages’ first Coca-Cola bottling plant in Bihar and will serve as a primary supply hub for the State and neighboring regions, including Eastern Uttar Pradesh. By bringing manufacturing closer to consumption markets, the plant is expected to reduce logistics costs, improve supply responsiveness, and ensure fresher product availability during peak demand seasons.

Engineered as one of South Asia’s largest and most technologically advanced bottling plants, the facility features seven high-speed production lines with a total installed capacity of over 5,000 bottles per minute. Spread across about 65 acres, the multi-category plant supports carbonated soft drinks, juices, packaged drinking water, and aseptic beverages, with advanced PET bottle technology extending product shelf life up to eight months. The site also includes significant capacity for future expansion to meet growing demand across eastern and central India.

In a statement issued at the inaugural, Ladhani Family, the owner of SLMG Beverages said, “This facility represents a transformative investment for both the Company and Bihar, combining world-class technology, large-scale capacity, and sustainable operations to generate employment and economic opportunities while strengthening the partnership with The Coca-Cola Company. It is indeed a big day for Bihar and particularly Buxar as it gets a new bottling plant for Coca Cola with an investment of Rs. 1200 crore by SLMG Beverages. The legacy whose foundation was laid down by our Founder Late Shri. S. N. Ladhani has today borne its 8th production line with a capacity of over 5000 bottles per minute. We are glad to be creating new employment opportunities for 1200 people through this manufacturing plant. We would like to thank Government of Bihar for its invaluable support to us and remain committed towards the Socio-Economic prosperity of the State with a special emphasis on environmental sustainability. This new facility demonstrates SLMG Beverages’ unwavering commitment to deploy State of the Art Technology for delivering happiness to millions of people through our collaborative relationship with The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola India.”

Sustainability is the cornerstone of plant’s design, with around 40 percent of the land dedicated to green belt development, advanced wastewater treatment and reuse systems, energy-efficient lighting, and the use of rice husk biofuel to reduce fossil fuel dependence. Equipped with automated machinery, AI-enabled quality control, and digital monitoring systems, the facility sets a new benchmark for smart beverage manufacturing in India.

Beyond industrial output, the project is expected to generate over 1,000 direct jobs and thousands of indirect employment opportunities across logistics, distribution, and ancillary sectors, with a strong focus on local hiring and gender diversity supported by training and safety programs aligned with global standards. The plant has also accelerated infrastructure development in the surrounding industrial area, improving connectivity and power reliability.