LT Foods to set up new facility in Karnataka for regional rice varieties
LT Foods Ltd announced that it is setting up a new manufacturing facility in Raichur, Karnataka, for regional rice varieties, including Sona Masoori and Kolam. The company will invest ₹6 crore, which will be funded with internal accruals.
The move will enable the company to strengthen its value chain for South India’s preferred rice varieties and tap into the rapidly formalising regional rice market.
The new facility will have an initial estimated production capacity of 30,000 metric tonnes per annum. The company added that commercial production is expected to commence around February, subject to the receipt of necessary statutory and regulatory approvals.
Ritesh Arora, CEO – India Business & Far East, LT Foods Ltd, said, “The move is a strategic step in strengthening our regional rice business in India. Regional varieties such as Sona Masoori and Kolam have deep-rooted consumer relevance and consistent demand, and this investment allows us to further strengthen the value chain—from sourcing to processing and delivering a consistent experience to our consumers.”
Karnataka represents one of India’s most vibrant and attractive markets for regional rice, both from a production and consumption standpoint, it added. The state is a significant producer of premium non-Basmati rice and is supported by a large, discerning consumer base with a strong affinity for regional specialties. Varieties such as Sona Masoori and Kolam are staples across South Indian households, with Sona Masoori enjoying widespread acceptance beyond Karnataka in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and among the global Indian diaspora.
Published on December 25, 2025
