As investments in India is boosted in line with Make in India campaign, the global giant of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare Johnson & Johnson to double its annual production capacity, is set to invest another Rs. 650crore ($100 million) for its plant in Telangana near Hyderabad. Earlier J & J has invested Rs. 550 crore for its India’s largest upcoming facility which would produce 18000 tons baby care, skin care and personal hygiene products. Currently, J & J have two manufacturing plants, one in Mumbai and another in Baddi. The Stay Free brand for feminine hygiene and Listerine brand for oral care is witnessing robust growth. READ ALSO: How to get a manufacturing License in India.
With lots of innovative measures in water consumption, energy efficiency, waste management the Telangana J & J facility is coming up and with additional product lines with this expansion. With the south Indian market accounting for more than one third of its Indian business, the manufacturing facility will be able to deliver its growth of business over the region. The work for making the production double would start in a quarter said an official from J & J.
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