General Mills India Opens a New Manufacturing Plant in Nashik

₹100 Crore Investment Boosts Pillsbury’s Production Capacity and Strengthens India’s Bakery Sector

NASHIK, February 12, 2026 — General Mills India, a subsidiary of the US-based Fortune 500 company General Mills Inc., has officially inaugurated its second state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Nashik, Maharashtra. This ₹100 crore investment marks a significant expansion of the company’s footprint in India, designed to meet the surging demand in the domestic food and bakery market.

The inauguration was led by Ms. Becky Crane, Mr. Shiva Krishnamurthy, and Balki Radhakrishnan, Vice President and Managing Director of Global Emerging Markets at General Mills.

Advancing India’s Bakery Supply Chain

The "Nashik Unit 2" facility is built with global safety and quality standards, focusing on responsible resource use. By doubling its local manufacturing footprint, General Mills is streamlining its supply chain to better serve thousands of bakery partners nationwide.

Key Strategic Benefits

• Enhanced Availability: Significantly increases the reach of Pillsbury baking mixes across India.

• Reduced Lead Times: Strategic proximity and advanced tech allow for faster distribution to retail and foodservice partners.

• Support for MSMEs: Empowering thousands of independent bakeries with consistent, high-quality ingredients to scale their own businesses.

"Since 1999, our Pillsbury brand has been offering delicious, quality and convenient baking mixes in India," said Balki Radhakrishnan. "This expansion allows us to serve our consumers and bakery partners better, faster, and at greater scale."

Economic Impact and Regional Development

Beyond the production of baking mixes, the new plant serves as a catalyst for economic growth in the Nashik region.

Socio-Economic Contributions

1. Job Creation: The facility has generated numerous direct and indirect roles in manufacturing, logistics, and support services.

2. Local Sourcing: The plant stimulates growth for local raw material suppliers and ancillary businesses.

3. Skill Development: Advanced manufacturing technologies at the site provide local workers with high-level technical training.

The event was attended by officials from the US Consulate in Mumbai and the Government of Maharashtra, highlighting the strength of US-India economic ties.

FAQ.

What products are manufactured at the new Nashik plant?

The facility is primarily dedicated to the production of Pillsbury baking mixes, which include a wide range of cake, dessert, and professional bakery solutions for the Indian market.

How much did General Mills invest in this expansion?

General Mills invested approximately ₹100 crore (roughly $12 million) to build and equip this second Nashik unit with advanced manufacturing technology.

Why did General Mills choose Nashik for this facility?

Nashik is a strategic industrial hub in Maharashtra with strong logistics connectivity and a robust ecosystem for food processing, making it an ideal location for the company’s second manufacturing unit.