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Amul to invest Rs 250 crore in Sankrail food park in West Bengal
KOLKATA: Amul-owned Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation is planning to set up a Rs 250 crore dairy processing plant at Sankrail in West Bengal.
Additionally, Amul has planned an investment of Rs 5,000-crore for expansion of its own milk processing capacities in the next two to three years.
“The new modern plant at Sankrail food park will cost us Rs 250 crore with optimum processing capacity of 15 lakh litres per day,” Amul managing director RS Sodhi said.
The plant, which will come up on 16 acres of land at the food park, is expected to be operational in the next 15 months.
Amul will be manufacturing fresh milk products, ice cream and beverages in the plant, Sodhi said.
“Currently, Amul operates three plants in Kolkata on contractual basis with a total processing capacity of 7,25,000 litres of milk per day,” Sodhi said. “Milk collection for Kolkata and adjoining markets would be increased from local farmers, which accounts for just one-third of its milk requirement,” he added.
Makers of Amul branded milk and dairy products will establish 10 new processing units in different regions of the country, he said talking about the company’s national plan.
In tune with global milk price crash this fiscal, the milk prices in the country remained depressed. When being asked about the probable price hike, he said, “We have had our last price hike in May last year. This year prices may rise by around five per cent in tandem with inflation.”
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Rentokil PCI acquires Pecopp to expand pest control footprint in India
Deal strengthens western reach and adds premium clients to portfolio
MUMBAI: Rentokil PCI has acquired Pecopp Pest Control Services Pvt Ltd, strengthening its presence in western India and expanding its customer base across premium segments.
The deal brings Pecopp’s client portfolio, workforce and operational assets into the Rentokil PCI network, combining local expertise with global capabilities. Mumbai-based Pecopp has built a strong reputation over the years, serving clients across professional services, luxury hospitality and entertainment sectors.
With the integration, Pecopp will gain access to Rentokil PCI’s global research, digital tools and service infrastructure, aimed at improving delivery standards and operational efficiency.
Rentokil PCI managing director David Lewis said the acquisition supports the company’s focus on advancing service quality and scaling tech-driven solutions in India.
Pecopp Pest Control Services Pvt Ltd managing director Siddharth Balwani added that the partnership will help enhance service offerings while retaining a personalised approach for existing customers.
The acquisition reflects a broader push by Rentokil PCI to deepen its market presence through targeted expansion and a stronger customer-first strategy.
