24th January 2025: Adani Wilmar Limited (AWL), one of India’s leading Foods FMCG companies, has marked a significant milestone by inaugurating one of India’s largest integrated food processing plant in Gohana, District Sonepat, Haryana. Developed at a cost of ₹1,298 crore, this expansive 85-acre facility has officially commenced operations with the dispatch of its first 100 metric tonnes of rice. The new plant is poised to propel socio-economic growth in the region, creating 2,000 direct and indirect jobs and invigorating the local agri-economy by offering a direct market for local farmers’ produce.
This state-of-the-art greenfield project reinforces underscores AWL’s commitment to bolstering India’s food security, offering a total annual production capacity of 627,000 MT across a range of staple food products—rice, wheat flour, suji, rawa, maida—and 2,00,000 MT of edible oils. The facility also integrates sustainability and energy efficiency into its core design, employing biomass fuel (rice husk) and a zero-liquid discharge system, along with installing rooftop solar panels capable of generating 5.6 MW of electricity. A co-generation (steam turbine) plant adds 3.2 MW of power, reducing the complex’s environmental footprint.
Commenting on this landmark achievement, Mr. Angshu Mallick, MD & CEO of Adani Wilmar Limited, said, “The commencement of our Gohana plant represents a significant step forward in our commitment to India’s food security and economic growth. This state-of-the-art facility exemplifies our mission to support a healthy growing nation by bringing advanced technology and world-class infrastructure to ensure citizens have access to the best quality branded staple foods. We have a central audit system which ensures quality checks. We ensure that all our specifications meet FSSAI requirements and that all our plants follow the American Institute of Bakers standard which has over 280 points on which audit is done. All our endeavors are towards delivering the best quality food products to people. Beyond enhancing our production capabilities, this plant will create substantial employment opportunities, driving socio-economic development and empowering communities to thrive.”
The cutting-edge complex, meticulously designed by Larsen & Toubro Technology Services (L&T), incorporates advanced engineering solutions from global leaders such as Satake Corporation, Bühler Group, Alfa Laval India, Mactek Solutions, and Kirby Building Systems. Extensive engineering efforts in planning, design, and execution are laying the groundwork for a transformative infrastructure to revolutionize food production.
Pawan Kumar Jaitly, Global Delivery Head-FMCG, Plant Engineering, Larsen & Toubro Technology Services (LTTS), said, “The integrated facility demonstrates L&T’s expertise in building world-class food processing infrastructure. The 85-acre plant incorporates construction technologies and sustainable design principles, setting new benchmarks in the industry. We’re proud to have delivered this project that will significantly boost India’s food processing capabilities.”
Adani Wilmar’s largest greenfield project is in line with the broader vision of strengthening India’s food processing capabilities and advancing regional economic prosperity. The expansion of the integrated food complex continues to progress steadily. Till date over, 10,000 MT of steel structure, 7,500 MT of Tor steel, and 100,000 cement bags have been utilized, marking significant milestones in this ambitious endeavor.