Reliance to invest US$184.8M in new Campa Cola bottling plant in Karnataka
The project will generate 1,200 direct jobs and strengthen Reliance’s beverage manufacturing footprint in southern India.
INDIA- Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL) is investing Rs 1,622 crore (US$184.8M) to establish a new Campa Cola bottling facility in Vijayapura district, Karnataka.
The company recently received project approval from Karnataka’s Minister of Large and Medium Industries, MB Patil, who also serves as the district in-charge for Vijayapura.
The bottling facility will be set up on 100 acres of land at Mulawada Industrial Area Phase 2. The project is expected to create around 1,200 direct employment opportunities, significantly boosting the industrial landscape of the region.
Minister Patil stated that the government has already allocated the required land for the project and confirmed that RCPL’s investment forms part of a broader industrial development push in Vijayapura.
He disclosed that multiple companies from various sectors are showing strong interest in the district, with proposed investments amounting to Rs 17,000 crore (US$1.9B).
In particular, around 30 companies from the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, 25 from solar energy, and 15 from the textile industry have indicated interest in investing in Vijayapura.
Additionally, more than 20 companies are exploring opportunities in sugarcane-based ethanol, chocolate production, and cold beverage manufacturing, with discussions currently ongoing.
The new Campa Cola plant forms part of RCPL’s broader expansion strategy in the Indian beverage market.
The company recently entered early-stage discussions to acquire a majority stake in Shunya, a zero-calorie health beverage brand owned by Naturedge Beverages, a subsidiary of Baidyanath Group. Shunya produces herbal-based drinks in flavours like zesty apple and orange.
Although details of the potential acquisition remain undisclosed, it aligns with RCPL’s objective to diversify its beverage portfolio with functional and health-oriented offerings. If successful, Shunya would become the fourth brand under RCPL’s beverage segment, alongside Campa, Sosyo, and RasKik.
In June, RCPL also announced plans to invest between Rs 6,000 crore (US$683.5M) and Rs 8,000 crore (US$911.3M) over the next 12 to 15 months to develop 10 to 12 beverage manufacturing units nationwide. These will include both greenfield plants and co-packing facilities.
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