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SLMG Beverages inaugurates South Asia’s largest Coca Cola bottling plant in Buxar
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Wednesday, 04 March, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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SLMG Beverages Pvt. Ltd., 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 Samrat Choudhary, deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, as chief guest, along with Dr Dilip Jaiswal, minister of Industries, Government of Bihar, and other senior public representatives and administrative officials.
Chaudhary said, "The industrial transformation we are witnessing in Bihar is the result of initiatives like this state-of-the-art Rs 1000+ crore facility established by SLMG Beverages Pvt. Ltd., 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."
Dr Jaiswal 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 neighbouring 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.
Ladhani family, owners 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 Pvt. Ltd. The legacy whose foundation was laid down by our founder, late S. N. Ladhani has 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.”
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