India, Aug. 19 -- PepsiCo India, a leading snacks and beverages company, marked 25 years of operations at its Pune manufacturing facility. Backed by over Rs 600 crore in investment during this period, the plant reflects PepsiCo's 'In India, For India' commitment, evolving into a key manufacturing hub with an annual production capacity of 62,100 tonnes. Established in 2001, the 15-acre facility manufactures Lay's, Kurkure, Cheetos, Solid Masti, and Uncle Chips, serving consumers primarily across western and southern India.

The facility stands as a powerful example of PepsiCo's Partnership of Progress philosophy, created through decades of collaboration with farmers, communities, employees, industry partners and the Government of Maharash...