Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries, has unveiled plans to establish its first-ever food park in Brahmanapalli village, Orvakal, located in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district. This initiative marks the start of an ambitious ₹40,000 crore strategy to roll out multiple food parks across India over the next three years, transforming the country’s food manufacturing landscape.
Strategic Location and Infrastructure
The Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Committee (SIPC) has allotted 120 acres of prime land for the Kurnool facility, prized for its excellent connectivity. It lies just three hours from Hyderabad by road and around five hours from Bengaluru airport, ensuring streamlined logistics for manufacturing and distribution.
Additional land (80 acres) has been allocated for a beverages manufacturing unit in the same region, further expanding RCPL’s footprint. Andhra Pradesh’s proactive support contrasts with Maharashtra, where RCPL recently signed an MoU to develop a similar complex in Nagpur.
Phased Manufacturing and Production Capacity
The food park will be developed in two phases:
- Phase 1: Will focus on manufacturing spices (23,000 tonnes per year), noodles and pasta (14,400 tonnes), and packaged snacks (3,800 tonnes).
- Phase 2: Will introduce production of confectionery items (32,900 tonnes), rice (36,500 tonnes), and atta (120,000 tonnes).
Combined, these operations are set to create approximately 500 direct jobs in manufacturing, warehousing, and ancillary services essential to the park’s functioning.
This develope is first reported by The Times Of India.
Operational Blueprint of the Food Park
The operational framework reflects a modern industrial ecosystem that blends government facilitation with corporate investment:
- Land Allotment: The state government provides land on long-term leases or concessional sale to encourage large-scale investment.
- Infrastructure Development: RCPL is responsible for establishing internal infrastructure—roads, warehouses, cold chain, power, water treatment—while the government often supports external connectivity and utilities.
- Manufacturing Operations: All plants within the park will be solely owned and managed by RCPL. While initially no external co-manufacturers are expected, future expansions may invite partners to utilize excess capacity.
- Distribution Network: Finished goods will flow through Reliance’s extensive retail and distribution channels, including Reliance Fresh, Smart Bazaar, and Jiomart, enabling pan-India reach.
Strategic Growth and Industry Impact
With this bold investment, Reliance aspires to become India’s leading consumer goods company. At the recent AGM, Isha Ambani highlighted the company’s vision to achieve ₹1 lakh crore in revenue within five years powered by its nationwide food park ecosystem.
The initiative not only promises local employment generation but also aims to reduce supply chain inefficiencies and lower manufacturing costs, which will enhance competitiveness against multinational FMCG giants.
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Conclusion: Pioneering India’s Food Processing Future
Reliance Consumer Products’ food park in Kurnool symbolizes a leap towards integrated, scalable food manufacturing. By leveraging strategic land allocation, robust infrastructure, and seamless integration with one of India’s largest retail networks, RCPL is set to redefine the country’s FMCG production landscape and advance ‘Make in India’ ambitions.
