Advanced FMCG and beverage manufacturing project to come up in Arvi; expected to generate 550 direct jobs
Integrated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to be established in Arvi
Investment to boost agriculture, food processing and value addition for farmers
Mumbai, October 2026 : Varun Beverages Limited has proposed an investment of ₹2,100 crore to establish a state-of-the-art integrated manufacturing facility in Arvi, Wardha district, Maharashtra. The project is expected to create 550 direct employment opportunities while strengthening agriculture, food processing and dairy processing industries in the state.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the project was signed between Varun Beverages Limited and the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) at Varsha, the official residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in his presence.
The investment is expected to create new opportunities for value addition for farmers while promoting industries based on agricultural produce, fruit juices and food processing. It is also expected to benefit local farmers, allied agricultural businesses and the rural economy.
The proposed facility will be established in the MIDC industrial area in Arvi and will house advanced manufacturing units for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and beverages. According to the proposal, construction of the project is scheduled to begin in April 2027.
Boost to Industrial Development in Vidarbha
The investment is expected to accelerate industrial development in Wardha district and the wider Vidarbha region. The project will help generate employment opportunities for local youth while strengthening industrial infrastructure, supporting ancillary businesses and increasing economic activity in the region.
Government Support for the Project
The Maharashtra government will extend the necessary assistance through the relevant departments to facilitate statutory permissions, registrations, approvals, no-objection certificates and applicable financial incentives required for establishing the project.
The assistance will be provided in accordance with the state's existing policies, rules and regulations.
MLA Sumit Wankhede, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Lokesh Chandra, Principal Secretary of the Industries Department Dr P. Anbalagan, MIDC Chief Executive Officer Dipendra Kushwah, Industries Commissioner Kadambari Balkawade, Commissioner and Managing Director of the Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Prerna Deshbhratar, Investment Adviser Kaustubh Dhavse, and Varun Beverages Limited Chief Operating Officer and Group Head of Technical Operations Rajinder Jeet Singh Bagga were among those present on the occasion.
