General Mills India, a subsidiary of the Minneapolis, MN-based Fortune 500 company General Mills Inc., set up a new manufacturing plant at Nashik, a city in the western state of Maharashtra.
This facility is dedicated to producing Pillsbury Baking Mixes for the Indian market, marking the company’s second such plant in the country.
The investment of approximately $12 million in the facility underscores General Mills’ commitment to the Indian market. By doubling its manufacturing footprint, the company aims to meet the growing demand for Pillsbury bakery solutions in India.
Additionally, the increased production capacity may pave the way for General Mills to explore export opportunities to other markets in the region, further enhancing India’s position in the global food manufacturing landscape.
This development comes at a time when the Indian bakery market is experiencing significant growth, driven by changing consumer preferences, urbanization, and an increasing appetite for convenience foods. The new facility will enable General Mills to capitalize on these trends, potentially introducing new products and expanding its market share in the competitive Indian food industry.
Last year, India’s Reliance Consumer Products Limited, announced a collaboration General Mills to manufacture western snacks with the launch of Alan’s Bugles in India.
Sheshadri Savalgi, finance director at General Mills India, said, “General Mills is thrilled to have one of its most globally loved brands – Bugles in India. Bugles are iconic cone-shaped corn chips with a light and airy crunch. What started in 1964 as the first delicious horn-shaped corn chip, has expanded across the globe. We look forward to seeing snack lovers across India enjoy Bugles that is loved by consumers globally!”
Alan’s Bugles will offer a new snacking experience to Indian consumers and will be available at pocket-friendly price points starting from $0.12 in flavors such as Original (Salted), Tomato and Cheese.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
