Godrej Consumer Products Inaugurates Fourth Manufacturing Unit in Malanpur
Malanpur, August 28, 2026: Godrej Consumer Products Limited has inaugurated its fourth manufacturing unit in Malanpur, Madhya Pradesh, expanding its operational footprint in the state. The facility was inaugurated in the presence of Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Mohan Yadav and Executive Chairperson, Godrej Consumer Products Limited Nisaba Godrej, the company said in a press release.
Located in the Malanpur Industrial Area of Bhind district, the manufacturing site spans 65 acres. Godrej Consumer Products Limited has operated at the location since 1991, producing soaps, hair colors, household insecticides, and other personal care items. The addition of the fourth manufacturing unit involves an investment of over Rs 480 crore, bringing the total cumulative investment at the Malanpur site to more than Rs 850 crore.
“Godrej’s journey in Madhya Pradesh is a testament to the state’s strong and enduring partnership with industry. From establishing its Malanpur facility in 1991 to inaugurating this expanded manufacturing hub today, the company has consistently contributed to employment generation, industrial development and economic growth in the state. It is a matter of pride that Malanpur is now home to Asia’s largest integrated soap manufacturing facility, reflecting both Godrej’s legacy of innovation and Madhya Pradesh’s emergence as a preferred destination for investment and manufacturing. Equally encouraging is the facility’s focus on inclusive growth, with women playing an increasingly important role in its workforce. We value Godrej’s contribution not only to industrial progress but also to public health through initiatives such as the EMBED programme, and we look forward to further strengthening this partnership in building a prosperous, self-reliant, and developed Madhya Pradesh,” said Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
The expansion elevates the Malanpur location to Asia’s largest integrated soap manufacturing facility, increasing the total soap production capacity to over two lakh metric tonnes per annum. Once fully operational, the expanded plant is projected to generate an annual turnover of Rs 3,800 crore. Beyond soaps, the unit will produce goods across multiple brand portfolios, including Cinthol, Godrej No.1, GoodKnight, Godrej Aer, and Godrej Expert Hair Colour.
“This expansion makes Malanpur home to Asia’s largest integrated soap manufacturing facility, with our lines here capable of producing up to 4,000 soap bars every minute. It is a state-of-the-art facility that reflects 35 years of partnership between Godrej and Madhya Pradesh, dating back to when we first began manufacturing in Malanpur in 1991. We expect this expansion to generate a turnover of Rs 3,800 crore once fully operational. We are proud of the role this factory has played in creating opportunities for women in manufacturing and are particularly encouraged by the Madhya Pradesh Government’s move last year to enable women to work night shifts, with the right safeguards in place, a change that gives women greater access to jobs, skills and eventually leadership roles,” said Nisaba Godrej, Executive Chairperson, Godrej Consumer Products Limited.
The plant integrates high-speed automated production lines that operate at nearly three times the speed of existing lines. The development adheres to Indian Green Building Council guidelines, incorporating environmental design standards into the physical infrastructure.
“Designed with cutting edge automation and digitisation, this plant features high speed production lines that operate almost three times faster than our current lines, significantly upgrading production efficiency. With an investment of nearly Rs 480 crore in this expansion, taking our cumulative investment in Malanpur to over Rs 850 crore, our total soap manufacturing capacity has grown to over 2 lac metric tonnes per annum, making Malanpur one of Asia’s largest integrated soap manufacturing plants. This expanded and advanced facility will now produce a wide range of products beyond soaps including some of our best-selling brands like Cinthol, Godrej No.1, GoodKnight, Godrej Aer and Godrej Expert Hair Colour. We commend the Madhya Pradesh Government for its progressive and futuristic vision, and for its continued focus on investor facilitation and ease of doing business, which has given us the confidence to make this long-term investment,” said Aasif Malbari, MD and CEO, Godrej Consumer Products Limited.
