Dabur selects Tamil Nadu for its first manufacturing unit in South India
By Ashutosh Arora
Dabur India Limited, a 140-year-old Ayurvedic and Natural FMCG company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government to establish a new consumer goods manufacturing facility at SIPCOT Tindivanam. This will be Dabur’s first unit in South India, with an initial investment of ₹135 crore, scaling up to ₹400 crore over five years. The facility will create around 250 direct jobs and thousands of indirect ones. The first phase will focus on products like Dabur Honey, Red Toothpaste, and Odonil Air Freshener.
Rahul Awasthi, Global Head of Operations at Dabur, mentioned that construction is expected to begin in three to four months, with the first phase operational within 18 months. The second phase will expand into food products. Tamil Nadu’s strategic location and logistical advantages were key factors in Dabur’s decision.
Dabur’s CEO, Mohit Malhotra, emphasized that this investment will enhance the company’s ability to meet the growing demand in South India and strengthen its market presence. Tamil Nadu’s Industries Minister, T.R.B. Rajaa, welcomed Dabur to the state, highlighting the significance of this world-class facility.
