Date: July 20, 2026
Operational / Strategic Disclosures
Godrej Agrovet Limited has inaugurated India's first Integrated Oil Palm Complex in Khammam, Telangana. The complex brings together every stage of the oil palm value chain under one roof including:
- Seed and genetics operations
- Nursery facilities
- R&D center
- Mill operations
- Upcoming state-of-the-art refinery
The cumulative investment will be ₹300 Crore once the entire complex is operational.
The mill at the complex has commenced operations with a capacity of 30 tonnes per hour and has been designed for expansion up to 60 tonnes per hour. This supports the company's target of increasing area under plantation in Telangana from current 10,000 hectares to 30,000 hectares by 2030.
The complex includes a seed garden established in partnership with leading global companies, bringing their expertise in oil palm genetics to India. The R&D center will support ongoing efforts to develop hybrid planting material optimized for Telangana's local climatic conditions.
The complex also houses a Samadhan Centre, the company's flagship initiative that serves as a one-stop resource for oil palm farmers, offering advisory support and access to farm inputs and other services.
Inauguration Event Details
The complex was inaugurated by Sri Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu Garu, Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister and Hon'ble Minister for Finance & Planning, Energy, Government of Telangana. Other dignitaries present included:
- Sri Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy Garu, Hon'ble Minister for Revenue and Housing, Information & Public Relations, Government of Telangana
- Tummala Nageswara Rao Garu, Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture, Marketing, Co-operation, and Handlooms & Textiles, Government of Telangana
- Sri D. Sridhar Babu Garu, Hon'ble Minister for ITE&C, Industries & Commerce, and Legislative Affairs, Government of Telangana
- Sri Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy Garu, Member of Parliament from Khammam
Company representatives present included:
- Nadir Godrej, Chairperson, Godrej Industries Group
- Burjis Godrej, Chairperson Designate, Godrej Agrovet
- Sunil Kataria, MD & CEO, Godrej Agrovet
- Sougata Niyogi, CEO – Oil Palm Business, Godrej Agrovet
- Rakesh Swami, Group President, Corporate Affairs, Godrej Industries Group
Strategic Significance
The complex represents a significant milestone in the company's oil palm journey and supports the national goal of building a self-reliant edible oil economy. The integrated approach provides greater control over quality and consistency throughout the value chain.
The company emphasized its commitment to working closely with governments and farmer partners to put India on the global sustainable oil palm map.