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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates PepsiCo plant, heralding new industrial era
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🗓 10 Sep 2026, 10:03 PM
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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma opened a new PepsiCo manufacturing facility in Assam, calling it a milestone for the state’s industrial growth.
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma presided over the inauguration of a PepsiCo manufacturing plant in the state, marking a significant addition to the region's industrial landscape. The ceremony featured senior officials from the multinational beverage company and local government representatives, underscoring the partnership between the private sector and state authorities.
The new facility is expected to strengthen PepsiCo's supply chain in Northeast India and generate a range of direct and indirect employment opportunities for the local workforce. Industry analysts view the investment as a boost to Assam's manufacturing base, which the state has been keen to expand under its recent industrialisation drive.
Speaking at the event, Sarma described the plant as a catalyst for a "new era of industrialisation" in Assam, emphasizing the government's commitment to attracting large‑scale investments that can spur economic development and improve livelihoods across the region.
The new facility is expected to strengthen PepsiCo's supply chain in Northeast India and generate a range of direct and indirect employment opportunities for the local workforce. Industry analysts view the investment as a boost to Assam's manufacturing base, which the state has been keen to expand under its recent industrialisation drive.
Speaking at the event, Sarma described the plant as a catalyst for a "new era of industrialisation" in Assam, emphasizing the government's commitment to attracting large‑scale investments that can spur economic development and improve livelihoods across the region.