Gopal Snacks Limited (BSE: 544140; NSE: GOPAL) announced on September 9, 2025, that it has entered into long-term agreements for third-party manufacturing facilities at Hiryur (Karnataka) and Kashipur (Uttarakhand). These facilities are expected to enhance the company's market penetration and strengthen its distribution network across Southern and Northern India.
The Hiryur plant in Karnataka features an installed capacity of 4,400 MTPA and will produce wafers, snack pallets, and corn products. The operational strategy is focused on strengthening the company's presence in the South, improving service to dealers, and ensuring deeper market penetration.
The Kashipur plant in Uttarakhand has an installed capacity of 5,900 MTPA and will manufacture namkeen (including gathiya), snack pallets, and corn products. This facility aims to strengthen Gopal Snacks' presence in the North, enhance dealer service, and achieve deeper market penetration.
Mr. Bipin Hadvani, Chairman of Gopal Snacks, commented that these new facilities mark a significant step in building a stronger and more flexible supply chain. He added that leveraging strategic partnerships through third-party arrangements will enhance the company's ability to serve customers across India while maintaining product quality and scale. These facilities are also expected to strengthen relationships with dealers and distributors, creating long-term value for all stakeholders.
Gopal Snacks Limited is a leading manufacturer of packaged snacks in India, offering a diverse portfolio including gathiya, namkeen, wafers, snack pellets, extruded snacks, and other products like papad, besan, spices, and bakery items. The company operates six manufacturing facilities supported by in-house cold storage and a network of ancillary units, employing a vertically integrated approach to ensure quality and agility in production. Its products are distributed through a network of over 850 distributors and nearly 300 owned logistics vehicles, supported by advanced distribution management systems. Gopal Snacks also exports to markets including Canada, the UAE, the UK, and the USA.
The company is focused on strengthening partnerships with retail chains, advancing e-commerce channels, introducing innovative flavors, and deepening market penetration through marketing and branding initiatives. Committed to sustainability through renewable energy adoption and resource efficiency, Gopal Snacks aims to drive growth and capitalize on evolving consumer preferences in the packaged foods industry.
For further information, please contact:
Mr. Mayur Gangani
Head – Legal & Compliance
cum Company Secretary
Gopal Snacks Limited
cs@gopalsnacks.com
Churchgate
Investor Relations
Simran Malhotra / Sanket Vangule
Churchgate Partners
+91 22 6169 5988
gopalsnacks@churchgatepartners.com
Statements in this document relating to future status, events, or circumstances, including but not limited to statements about plans and objectives, the progress and results of research and development, potential project characteristics, project potential and target dates for project related issues are forward-looking statements based on estimates and the anticipated effects of future events on current and developing circumstances. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties and are not necessarily predictive of future results. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. The company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changed assumptions or other factors.
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