AGI Greenpac, parent company of glass packaging firm AGI Glaspac, has broken ground on an aluminum beverage can manufacturing facility in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, representing an investment of INR 1,000 crore.
The greenfield facility spans 34 acres and is scheduled to begin operations in the first half of 2027. It will launch with two production lines capable of a combined output of 1.6 billion cans per year, with initial production targeted at 1.3 billion cans annually. According to the company, each line can be upgraded to 1 billion cans through debottlenecking and the introduction of necking technology, bringing total potential capacity to over 2 billion cans per year.
The plant will manufacture aluminum beverage cans in standard, sleek, and slim formats to serve beverage categories including carbonated soft drinks, beer, energy drinks, and ready-to-drink beverages.
Rajesh Khosla, chief executive officer of AGI Greenpac, said, “This investment reflects our deep conviction in India’s growth trajectory and the significant opportunities within the domestic packaging sector. The Uttar Pradesh facility is a testament to AGI Greenpac’s commitment to building future-ready infrastructure that meets evolving market needs. Beyond capacity, this project strengthens our operational efficiencies, logistics capabilities and our broader commitment to sustainable, responsible manufacturing while contributing meaningfully to the economic development of the region.”
The Hathras facility is being designed to achieve a Platinum Green Building rating, the highest tier under India’s green building framework. The company said the plant incorporates resource efficiency and energy optimization across its design. AGI Greenpac noted that aluminum is infinitely recyclable without quality loss, positioning it as a sustainable packaging material for beverage brands focused on circular economy goals.
The facility’s location is said to offer proximity to consumption markets across North and Central India, enabling faster turnaround times and reduced logistics costs. The company added that its existing presence in container glass allows for cross-segment customer synergies, positioning AGI Greenpac as an integrated packaging partner for beverage manufacturers.
India’s domestic aluminum beverage can manufacturing capacity currently stands at approximately 3.9 billion cans annually and is expected to grow at a double-digit rate, driven by premiumization, rising urban consumption, and a shift toward more sustainable packaging formats, according to the company. AGI Greenpac said its six decades of manufacturing experience in packaging provides a foundation for entry into this segment.