Carlsberg Group to Invest ₹400 Crore in West Bengal

Global brewing major Carlsberg Group has unveiled a significant investment plan for India, pledging ₹1,250 crore to strengthen its presence in the country’s food processing sector. The investment will be spread across Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Karnataka, with Hooghly, West Bengal, emerging as a key beneficiary.

Key Investments

• ₹400 crore in Hooghly, West Bengal (brownfield expansion)
• ₹500 crore in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra (new greenfield facility)
• ₹350 crore in Mysuru, Karnataka (brownfield expansion)

The Hooghly expansion in West Bengal is expected to create new employment opportunities and stimulate growth for industries such as malt production, glass, cans, cardboard, and logistics.

Economic Impact

Carlsberg India anticipates incremental procurement of nearly ₹600 crore in raw and packaging materials over the next three years, providing a strong boost to domestic suppliers and associated industries.

Speaking about the expansion, Nilesh Patel, Managing Director of Carlsberg India, said:

“India is a priority growth market for Carlsberg Group. Our investments in Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Karnataka underline our long-term commitment to India’s future. These projects will expand our operational capacity, create meaningful employment, and generate excise revenues for the states.”

Why It Matters for West Bengal

The planned investment of ₹400 crore in Hooghly highlights West Bengal’s growing importance as an attractive destination for global investments. It not only expands Carlsberg’s brewing and packaging capabilities in the state but also embeds West Bengal deeper into the evolving food processing and manufacturing ecosystem of India.

With this ₹1,250 crore commitment, Carlsberg is set to expand both capacity and reach in India while simultaneously supporting local industries, generating jobs, and contributing to regional economic development.