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SLMG Beverages 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.
Samrat Choudhary, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar was present as Chief Guest, along with Dr Dilip Jaiswal, Minister of Industries, Government of Bihar, and other senior public representatives and administrative officials.
Samrat Chaudhary, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar said, “The industrial transformation we are witnessing in Bihar today is the result of initiatives like this state-of-the-art Rs 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 will not only boost investment but also help establish Bihar as a strong manufacturing hub in the years to come.”
Dr Dilip Jaiswal, 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.
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.
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.”
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.