Dabur India Begins ₹400 Crore South India Manufacturing Plant at Tindivanam

Dabur India has initiated construction of a new FMCG manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, marking its first production base in South India, as per news reports. 

₹400 Crore Investment in Tamil Nadu Facility 

Dabur India held the groundbreaking ceremony for its plant at Tindivanam in Tamil Nadu. The company has committed ₹400 crore toward the project, with nearly 1/3 of the investment already under execution. 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin virtually performed the ceremony, which was attended by Industries Minister Dr T R B Raja, Principal Secretary Arun Roy, and officials from Guidance Tamil Nadu and SIPCOT. 

Production Roadmap and Employment Impact 

In the first phase, the plant will manufacture Dabur Red Toothpaste, Meswak, Dabur Gulabari, Vatika Hair Oil, and Anmol Hair Oil. Production will later expand to include Real Juices, Amla Hair Oil and other brands, strengthening Dabur’s southern manufacturing network. 

The facility is expected to create around 250 direct jobs and thousands of indirect employment opportunities in the region. It will operate on 100% renewable energy and incorporate state-of-the-art technology, with a predominantly women workforce. 

Management Commentary on Expansion 

As per news reports, Mohit Malhotra, CEO of Dabur India, said the plant will strengthen supply resilience and position “Made in Tamil Nadu” at the centre of regional growth, adding that the facility is designed to be faster, smarter and greener while serving South India with greater speed. 

Saurabh Lal, Global Operations Head, said the unit is envisioned as a benchmark facility supporting scale, efficiency and sustainability within Dabur’s southern operations. 

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Dabur India Share Price Performance  

As of February 13, 2026, at 9:50 AM, Dabur India Ltd share price is trading at ₹515 per share, reflecting a decline of 0.88% from the previous closing price. Over the past month, the stock has declined by 1.35%. 

Conclusion 

With the ₹400 crore Tindivanam investment, Dabur India is expanding its manufacturing footprint in South India to enhance capacity, sustainability and regional supply strength. 

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