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RJ Corp forays into green energy via ₹1,743 cr Andhra unit

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November 18, 2025

Voltsun Labs, part of the Ravi Jaipuria-led RJ Corp, will foray into the green energy sector through a ₹4,743 crore greenfield solar cell and module manufacturing facility at Naidupeta in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh.

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RJ Corp, the world’s largest PepsiCo bottling partner, operates quick service restaurant (QSR) brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Costa Coffee through franchisee networks. It also runs dairy operations under the Jersey brand.

The state government said on Monday that the unit will be coming up at Naidupeta MPSEZ. It has already cleared a proposal to allot 37 acres at concessional rates to enable rapid project commencement. The state is aiming to become India’s most preferred destination for high-value, next-generation manufacturing.

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