A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) and the Tamil Nadu state government was unveiled.

In accordance with the terms of the MoU, GCPL would invest Rs 515 crore over the following five years in the establishment of a manufacturing facility in the state.

The upcoming manufacturing facility will be strategically located in Thiruporur Taluk, Chengalpattu District near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This strategic choice guarantees access to crucial southern markets and facilitates meeting requirements in neighbouring regions,” the company said in a regulatory filing.

With the establishment of this facility, we will create over 400 job opportunities in Tamil Nadu. This facility aims to have an inclusive and gender balanced workforce. Our plan is to employ 50 per cent of women for this facility along with 5 per cent of employees from LGBTQ and people with disability (PWD) communities,” said Nisaba Godrej, Executive Chairperson, Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL).

GCPL will build a factory that will be Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certified within the investment period. It will utilize energy-efficient technologies, implement waste reduction strategies, equipped with solar roof panels, ZLD, and zero landfill practices.