The US-based International Flavors and Fragrances Inc (IFF) on Tuesday held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Rs 5-billion plant at Sri City, around 60 kms from Chennai.
The plant is expected to be complete in December 2019 and will be the largest flavour and fragrance facility in India and the largest facility for IFF in Greater Asia.
“The capacity of the plant will be 36,000 tons per annum, and investment will be Rs 5 billion. It will provide employment for 450 persons,” the statement said.
Chandy Thambi, Legal Director, IFF, Greater Asia Region, the company choose Andhra Pradesh due too