LT Foods Ltd has announced an investment of ₹6 crore to establish a new rice processing facility in Raichur, Karnataka, as part of its strategy to strengthen the supply chain for regional rice varieties.
The upcoming plant will focus on non-basmati rice, such as Sona Masoori and Kolam and will have an initial production capacity of 30,000 metric tonnes per annum. Commercial operations are expected to commence by February 2026, subject to statutory and regulatory approvals. The project will be funded through internal accruals, the company said.
The investment is aimed at deepening LT Foods’ presence in the regional rice segment, particularly in southern India, where demand for non-basmati varieties remains robust. Karnataka serves as a key sourcing and consumption market for premium non-basmati rice, with Sona Masoori also witnessing steady demand in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and export markets catering to the Indian diaspora.
Ritesh Arora, CEO – India Business & Far East, LT Foods, said the new facility would enhance the company’s sourcing and processing capabilities for regional rice and enable more efficient supply chain operations.
LT Foods operates across both basmati and non-basmati rice categories and continues to invest in capacity expansion to support domestic growth and export-led demand.