AP Minister T.G Bharath Meets HCCB Leadership Ahead of CII Summit 2026 Executive Summary

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Industries & Commerce and Food Processing, Shri T. G. Bharath, met with senior leadership from Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) represented by Chief Financial Officer Mr. Harsh Bhutani as part of the State’s pre-summit investor outreach. Accompanied by APEDB CEO Mr. Shan Mohan Sagili and other senior officials, the discussions centered on expanding HCCB’s manufacturing footprint, strengthening agri-value chains, and reviewing community development initiatives ahead of the CII Partnership Summit 2026, scheduled for November 12–13, 2026, in Visakhapatnam under the Swarna Andhra @2047 vision.

HCCB’s Operational Footprint in Andhra Pradesh:
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages maintains a long-standing manufacturing presence in the state through two state-of-the-art facilities:

Atmakuru Facility (Guntur District): Operational since 1999, producing a diverse portfolio of beverages.

Srikalahasti Facility (Tirupati District): Operational since 2001, supporting regional distribution and manufacturing ecosystems.

Leadership Perspectives:
Shri T. G. Bharath, Hon’ble Minister for Industries & Commerce and Food Processing: Emphasized that Andhra Pradesh’s industrial growth is anchored in long-term partnerships that generate local employment, strengthen food processing, and support communities. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing policy certainty and speed of doing business.

Mr. Harsh Bhutani, Chief Financial Officer, HCCB: Discussed the company’s continuous contributions to the state’s industrial growth and ongoing sustainability efforts.

Community Development and Project SHINE:
Under its flagship CSR initiative, Project SHINE, HCCB drives holistic community development across Andhra Pradesh through:

Youth Skilling & Empowerment: Providing Sales and Marketing training alongside digital and financial literacy for women.

Education & Healthcare: Upgrading schools and anganwadis while enhancing access to primary healthcare.

Environmental & Rural Infrastructure: Promoting sustainable agricultural practices and deploying electric vehicle-based waste collection systems for cleaner communities.