Company: Soufflet Malt (InVivo Group)
Location: Rajasthan, India
Investment: €100 Million
Project Status: Development Planned
Opportunity Type: Malting Equipment, Engineering, Agriculture & Supply Chain
Project Overview
Soufflet Malt is investing €100 million in a new state-of-the-art malting facility in Rajasthan, India, developed in partnership with United Breweries Limited, part of the HEINEKEN Group.
The facility will initially produce approximately 110,000 tonnes of malt annually, with plans to double production capacity during a second development phase.
The first phase is expected to be completed in early 2028, strengthening India’s domestic malt supply for brewing and other food and beverage industries.
The project will incorporate artificial intelligence, advanced grain-handling technology, renewable energy systems and sustainable water management.
Potential Business Opportunities
The development could present opportunities for companies specialising in:
- Malting and grain-processing equipment
- Industrial engineering and construction
- Grain storage and handling systems
- Agricultural equipment and barley production
- Automation and digital manufacturing technology
- Renewable energy and industrial utilities
- Water treatment and environmental technology
- Transport, warehousing and logistics
How to Get Involved
Soufflet Malt is developing the project alongside United Breweries and local agricultural partners, with plans to work with more than 50,000 Indian farmers.
The investment could create opportunities for industrial suppliers, engineering contractors, agricultural businesses and logistics providers.
Businesses interested in potential involvement can contact Soufflet Malt to enquire about project requirements and future supply chain opportunities.
View Official Project Announcement
Opportunity Status: Major investment announced, with completion targeted for early 2028. Principal malt customer contracts are already secured; outstanding supplier requirements have not been confirmed.