Reliance & PepsiCo Eye Major Investments in West Bengal’s Agri and Food Processing Sector

West Bengal may soon witness major investments in its agriculture and food processing ecosystem, as the state government has reportedly initiated fresh discussions with Reliance Industries, Reliance Retail and global FMCG giant PepsiCo.

The discussions are focused on strengthening agri-sourcing, food processing and logistics infrastructure in the state, signalling renewed interest from major corporates in Bengal’s agricultural value chain.

Reliance is reportedly exploring the expansion of its vegetable and potato procurement networks across key agricultural districts including Hooghly, Nadia, North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas. The move could significantly improve farm-to-market connectivity and strengthen organised sourcing networks in the state.

West Bengal remains one of India’s leading agricultural states, producing nearly 30 million tonnes of vegetables and approximately 14–15 million tonnes of potatoes annually. With such large-scale production, investments in procurement, cold chain and logistics could create stronger market linkages for farmers while improving supply chain efficiency.

Meanwhile, PepsiCo is reportedly evaluating the establishment of a potato starch extraction and processing unit in Bengal. If materialised, the proposed facility could boost value-added food processing and further strengthen Bengal’s position in organised agri supply chains.

The development also comes in the backdrop of Reliance’s previously announced investment plans in West Bengal. Earlier, the company had stated that it would invest an additional ₹20,000 crore in the state, taking its cumulative proposed investment to over ₹65,000 crore.

If these discussions translate into concrete investments, West Bengal could witness a significant boost in agriculture, food processing, logistics and rural economic development in the coming years.