The mill at the complex has commenced operations at a capacity of 30 tonnes per hour
Godrej Agrovet Limited has inaugurated the country’s first Integrated Oil Palm Complex in Khammam (Telangana). The company, which invested ₹300 crore to develop the complex, said it would bring together every stage of the oil palm value chain under one roof.“From seed and genetics, nursery, research and development, and mill, it would have everything to complete the oil palm value chain. The company’s cumulative investment will be ₹300 crore once the entire complex is operational,” a company official said.Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara formally inaugurated the facility on Monday.Oil palm mission“This complex is a landmark for Telangana’s oil palm mission and for our vision of making the state a leading edible oil producer. The mission is transforming the lives of lakhs of people, while strengthening the nation’s edible oil security,” Bhatti Vikramarka said.Burjis Godrej, Chairperson Designate of Godrej Agrovet, said the complex was more than an investment in infrastructure. As part of the complex, Godrej Agrovet has set up a seed garden in partnership with leading global companies, bringing their expertise in oil palm genetics to India. This partnership, along with the R&D centre at the complex, will support the company’s ongoing efforts to develop hybrid planting material that is tolerant of, and optimised for, Telangana’s local climatic conditions.The mill at the complex has commenced operations at a capacity of 30 tonnes per hour and is designed for expansion to 60 tonnes per hour, allowing the company to scale up processing capacity.“With the entire oil palm value chain under one roof, we gain greater control over quality and consistency,” he said.Published on July 20, 2026
