AGI Greenpac has commenced construction of its aluminium beverage can manufacturing facility in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Spread across 34 acres, the greenfield facility, backed by an investment of ₹1,000 crore ($105,000) is being developed as a world-class manufacturing hub.
The plant is scheduled to commence operations in the first half of 2027, launching with two production lines capable of producing a combined 1.6 billion cans per year, with initial output targeted at 1.3 billion cans annually.
Each line has been engineered with future-readiness in mind and can be upgraded to 1 billion cans per line through targeted debottlenecking and the introduction of necking technology, bringing total potential capacity to over 2 billion cans per year.
The plant will manufacture aluminium beverage cans spanning standard, sleek, and slim profiles to cater to the spectrum of beverage categories, from carbonated soft drinks and beer to energy drinks and ready-to-drink beverages.
Mr. Rajesh Khosla, CEO, AGI Greenpac said: “This investment reflects our deep conviction in India’s growth trajectory and the significant opportunities within the domestic packaging sector."
The Uttar Pradesh facility offers proximity advantages to key consumption markets across North and Central India enabling faster turnaround times, reduced logistics costs, and enhanced service levels.
This is increasingly key for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage customers operating in a just-in-time supply environment. The company's existing footprint in container glass further enables cross-segment customer synergies.
India’s domestic aluminium beverage can manufacturing capacity currently stands at approximately 3.9 billion cans annually and is expected to grow at a double-digit rate, driven by premiumisation, rising urban consumption, and a shift towards more sustainable packaging formats. .