Godrej Consumer Products inaugurates new manufacturing facility in Kendal, Indonesia with IDR 500 billion investment
Godrej Consumer Products Indonesia inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Kendal with an investment of IDR 500 billion (approx. ₹250 crore). The facility will expand home and personal care capacity by 15% and serve both domestic and export markets. It emphasizes technology, inclusion, and responsible operations.
The investment in a new manufacturing facility and capacity expansion is a significant development that will likely impact the company's operational capabilities and market reach in Indonesia and potentially for exports. The scale of investment and its strategic importance justify a medium impact.
The announcement details a significant investment in a new manufacturing facility, expansion of capacity, and strategic growth in Indonesia, which are positive developments for the company.
Godrej Consumer Products Indonesia (GCPI), a subsidiary of Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), has inaugurated the first phase of its new manufacturing facility in the Kendal Special Economic Zone, Indonesia. This marks an investment of IDR 500 billion (approximately ₹250 crore) to bolster the company's manufacturing capabilities in the region.
The new facility, developed across 2.5 hectares of a 5.5-hectare site, is dedicated to Household Insecticides and aims to serve both the Indonesian market and support exports. This investment signifies GCPL's long-term commitment to Indonesia, where its brands like HIT, Stella, Mitu, and NYU already reach approximately one in four households.
The inauguration was attended by the Ambassador of India to Indonesia, Sandeep Chakravorty, who highlighted the potential for strong economic partnerships between India and Indonesia. Aasif Malbari, Managing Director & CEO of GCPL, stated that the investment will expand home and personal care categories capacity by approximately 15%, addressing current capacity utilization of 75-80% and positioning the company to meet rising regional demand. He also indicated that Kendal could become a platform for exports around the region.
The facility is designed with embedded technology and data for efficient operations. Rajesh Sethuraman, Business Head, Indonesia & Global Head, Business Transformation and Digital at GCPL, emphasized the facility's ability to provide better visibility, enable faster decisions, and translate consumer insights into innovation at scale. Furthermore, the facility prioritizes inclusion and responsible operations, aiming for women to represent 50% of the workforce and incorporating practices for resource efficiency, energy visibility, biodiversity, and waste management.
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