Krones has begun setting up its Rs 315 crore bottling machine manufacturing plant in Vemagal, Kolar district, Karnataka.

The groundbreaking ceremony was held by Karnataka's Minister for Large and Medium Industries, M B Patil.

This project is part of the Rs 10.27 trillion investment proposals signed during the recently concluded Global Investors Meet (GIM)Invest Karnataka 2025, according to a release from the Minister's office.

Patil emphasised that the government's focus is on realising investment projects, and Krones' decision to set up its plant is a testament to this commitment, the release said.

Ahead of GIM, Patil led a delegation to Germany in December last year, where he held discussions with Krones representatives and signed a preliminary Memorandum of Understanding at the company's headquarters in Neutraubling.