GCPL has been operational in Malanpur since 1991. Located in the Industrial Area, Malanpur, District Bhind, the plant spans a total of 65 acres with a cumulative investment of Rs 850 crore.
Over three decades, the site has evolved into a critical pillar of GCPL’s manufacturing ecosystem, producing soaps, hair colours, household insecticides and more.
The site is adding its 4th manufacturing unit at an investment of over Rs 480 crore, the company said in a statement.
The 4th manufacturing unit was launched in the presence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Nisaba Godrej, Executive Chairperson, GCPL.
“It is a matter of pride that Malanpur is now home to Asia’s largest integrated soap manufacturing facility, reflecting both Godrej’s legacy of innovation and Madhya Pradesh’s emergence as a preferred destination for investment and manufacturing,” Yadav said.
“Equally encouraging is the facility’s focus on inclusive growth, with women playing an increasingly important role in its workforce. We value Godrej’s contribution not only to industrial progress but also to public health through initiatives such as the EMBED programme, and we look forward to further strengthening this partnership in building a prosperous, self-reliant, and developed Madhya Pradesh,” he said.
“This expansion makes Malanpur home to Asia’s largest integrated soap manufacturing facility, with our lines here capable of producing up to 4,000 soap bars every minute. It is a state-of-the-art facility that reflects 35 years of partnership between Godrej and Madhya Pradesh, dating back to when we first began manufacturing in Malanpur in 1991,” Nisaba Godrej, Executive Chairperson, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd, said.
“We expect this expansion to generate a turnover of Rs 3,800 crore once fully operational. We are proud of the role this factory has played in creating opportunities for women in manufacturing and are particularly encouraged by the Madhya Pradesh Government’s move last year to enable women to work night shifts, with the right safeguards in place, a change that gives women greater access to jobs, skills and eventually leadership roles,” he said.
The company’s total soap manufacturing capacity has grown to over 2 lac metric tonnes per annum, making Malanpur one of Asia’s largest integrated soap manufacturing plants. This expanded and advanced facility will now produce a wide range of products beyond soaps including some of our best-selling brands like Cinthol, Godrej No.1, GoodKnight, Godrej Aer and Godrej Expert Hair Colour, Aasif Malbari, MD and CEO, Godrej Consumer Products, said.
