The PepsiCo Beverage Plant located in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, stands as a symbol of modern industrial innovation, sustainability, and economic development in India’s beverage manufacturing sector. Launched in 2015, this facility is not only PepsiCo’s largest bottling plant in India, but also a critical hub for producing a variety of its popular beverages. Strategically placed within the high-tech Sri City SEZ, it benefits from excellent infrastructure, connectivity, and a dynamic workforce, playing a pivotal role in PepsiCo’s South Asian supply chain.
General Overview
About the Plant:
PepsiCo's Sri City facility is a sprawling 86-acre manufacturing complex that showcases the company’s commitment to both operational excellence and environmental responsibility. It represents a ₹1,200 crore investment and is central to the production of fruit-based drinks, sodas, and sports beverages for southern India.
Industrial Description:
This ultra-modern plant features advanced manufacturing lines and automation systems, with an emphasis on sustainable resource use and water conservation. It is also notable for employing a large proportion of female workers, setting a benchmark in industrial gender diversity.
Industrial Specialty:
Recognized for water efficiency and green design
Designed to meet LEED green building certification
High-tech automation and safety systems
Gender-diverse workforce and inclusive practices
Location & Address
Industrial Facilities
9 advanced beverage production lines
Zero-waste-to-landfill operations
In-house water treatment and recycling systems
Sustainability-centric design and infrastructure
Sri City Industrial Ecosystem
Sri City is a 7,500-acre integrated industrial zone that supports multinational corporations with SEZ, Domestic Tariff Zone (DTZ), and Free Trade Warehousing infrastructure. PepsiCo benefits from world-class logistics, housing, and support facilities that make it a strategic choice for manufacturing.
Transportation Access
Rail Connectivity:
Tada Railway Station – 15 km
Sullurupeta Station – 25 km
Air Travel:
Chennai International Airport (MAA) – ~80–90 km
Major hub for domestic and international routes
Road & Bus Access:
Regular bus services to Satyavedu Bus Station (10 km)
Accessible by NH-16 from Chennai and Tirupati
Routes Summary:
By Bus: Chennai ↔ Satyavedu ↔ Sri City
By Train: Chennai Central ↔ Tada
By Air: Fly into Chennai → Road transfer to Sri City
Nearby Accommodation
Sri City Business Hotel – Within industrial zone
Satyavedu Hotels – Budget options
Tirupati & Chennai – Mid-range to luxury hotels available
Visiting Essentials
Best Time to Visit:
November to February – Ideal weather for travel and exploration
Attractions Near the Plant:
Pulicat Lake – Bird sanctuary and wetland ecosystem
Tirupati – Famous pilgrimage site
Chennai – Beaches, shopping, and colonial architecture
Shopping & Local Products
Tirupati:
Traditional sweets, brass & wooden idols
Chennai:
Kanchipuram silk sarees
Handicrafts, spices, coffee, and temple souvenirs
