LT Foods has announced plans to set up a new manufacturing unit for regional rice in Raichur, Karnataka, as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in South India. The company informed stock exchanges on Tuesday that the proposed facility will focus on converting regional rice into finished, packaged rice products, subject to receipt of necessary statutory and regulatory approvals .
According to the regulatory filing, the new unit will have an initial estimated production capacity of 30,000 metric tonnes per annum. Commercial production is expected to begin on or around February 2, 2026, depending on the timely completion of approvals and clearances .
LT Foods has estimated the capital expenditure for the project at around Rs 6 crore. The investment will be funded through internal accruals, indicating that the company does not plan to raise external debt for the expansion at this stage .
The company stated that the rationale behind setting up the Raichur unit is to further strengthen and integrate its value chain for regional rice varieties in southern India. These include Sona Masoori, Kolam, and Lachkari rice, which have strong demand in the domestic market .
LT Foods added that the proposed facility will help improve operational efficiency, enhance supply chain reach, and support the company’s regional rice portfolio as it looks to expand its footprint in key consumption markets across the country .
