Amaravati, November 12, 2026: S.L.N. Coffee Private Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth approximately ₹2,500 crore with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB), Government of Andhra Pradesh, to invest in coffee processing and instant coffee manufacturing in the state. The agreement was formalised in the presence of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at the CII Partnership Summit.
The investment, which will be implemented in phases through 2035, aims to strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s position in value-added food and coffee processing. The planned phases include investments of ₹690 crore, ₹815 crore, and ₹995 crore, respectively.
Project Horizon to drive manufacturing
Under the initiative, named Project Horizon, SLN Coffee intends to develop an integrated manufacturing campus at a strategic location in Andhra Pradesh. The facility will include advanced coffee processing, freeze-dried and spray-dried coffee manufacturing, extraction, packaging, research and development, and innovation capabilities.
In addition to manufacturing, the project will focus on building a broader coffee ecosystem in the state, with plans for farmer support, curing infrastructure, skill development, and a Coffee Centre of Excellence. The platform is designed to connect manufacturing scale with knowledge, innovation, and capability building across the coffee value chain.
Leadership and participation at MoU signing
The MoU was signed by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and SLN Coffee Chairman SLN Sathappan at the CII Conference. Also present were S.L.N Vishwanathan, Managing Director, and Sahib Singh, Chief Executive Officer of SLN Coffee.
SLN Sathappan said the MoU represents a key milestone for the company and demonstrates its long-term commitment to Andhra Pradesh. “Our proposed investment of approximately ₹2,500 crore is not simply about expanding manufacturing capacity; our ambition is to create a future-ready coffee ecosystem built around advanced processing, technology, innovation, and people,” Sathappan said.
Focus on innovation and ecosystem development
Chief Executive Officer Sahib Singh added that Project Horizon is designed to meet the evolving demands of coffee consumption and value-added categories. “Our ambition is to create a manufacturing and innovation platform that brings together technology, quality, research, and sustainability while strengthening connections across the coffee value chain,” Singh said.
SLN Coffee stated that the project will combine investment in technology, planning, design, and equipment to establish coffee processing and instant coffee manufacturing operations in Andhra Pradesh. The company expects the development to drive employment and create opportunities for supply-chain and ancillary businesses in the region as the project progresses through its phases up to 2035.
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