Dabur will invest Rs 400 crore in Tamil Nadu: MoU signed for manufacturing plant, 250+ people will get jobs
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company Dabur will invest Rs 400 crore in Tamil Nadu. The company has signed an MoU (agreement) with the Government of Tamil Nadu to set up a world class manufacturing plant in Villupuram district.
Tamil Nadu’s Industry Minister Dr. TRB Raja said- This investment of Rs 400 crore by Dabur will create more than 250 jobs. More importantly, it will open up a new opportunity for farmers in the surrounding delta region to sell the agricultural produce processed at this manufacturing plant.
He said that Dabur is popular for its home care, personal care and juice products. Their decision to choose Tamil Nadu is a testament to our state’s thriving industrial ecosystem and the availability of a ready labor force.
The company started 140 years ago by making medicines in a room.
Dabur India Limited was started 140 years ago in 1884 by Dr. S. Of. Burman did it. Initially, Dr. Burman used to make medicines in a small house and deliver them to those people who did not have access to health facilities.
With time, people’s trust in their medicines continued to increase. Dabur Amla and Dabur Red Paste are some of the company’s popular products in the personal care category including Dabur Chyawanprash, Dabur Honey, Dabur Pudin Hara and Dabur Lal Tel.