The MoU was signed by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Mr. N. Chandrababu Naidu, and Mr. SLN Sathappan, Chairman, SLN Coffee, at the CII Conference. (Photo by arrangement)

MoU announced in the presence of Hon’ble Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at the CII Partnership Summit; proposed investment through 2035 to strengthen coffee processing and instant coffee manufacturing in the state

Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, November 12, 2026:In the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu, S.L.N. Coffee Private Limited today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB), Government of Andhra Pradesh, for a proposed investment of approximately ₹2,500 crore in coffee processing and instant coffee manufacturing in the state.

The MoU was signed by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Mr. N. Chandrababu Naidu, and Mr. SLN Sathappan, Chairman, SLN Coffee, at the CII Conference. Mr. Sathappan was joined at the event by Mr. S.L.N Vishwanathan, Managing Director, SLN Coffee, and Mr. Sahib Singh, Chief Executive Officer, SLN Coffee.

Mr. SLN Sathappan, Chairman, SLN Coffee, and Mr. N. Chandrababu Naidu

The proposed investment will be undertaken in phases through 2035, with planned investments of ₹690 crore, ₹815 crore and ₹995 crore, respectively. The project is envisaged to establish coffee processing and instant coffee manufacturing capabilities, strengthening Andhra Pradesh’s position in value-added food and coffee processing.

Project Horizon envisages the development of an integrated manufacturing campus at a strategic location identified in Andhra Pradesh, bringing together advanced coffee processing, freeze-dried and spray-dried coffee manufacturing, extraction, packaging, R&D and innovation.Beyond manufacturing, the project also seeks to create a broader coffee ecosystem encompassing farmer support, curing infrastructure, skill development and a Coffee Centre of Excellence, creating a platform that connects manufacturing scale with knowledge, innovation and capability building across the coffee value chain.

Mr. SLN Sathappan, Chairman, SLN Coffee, said, “This MoU marks an important milestone in S.L.N. Coffee’s growth journey and reflects our 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. We look forward to working closely with the Government of Andhra Pradesh and APEDB as we translate this vision into a world-class coffee manufacturing platform.”

Mr. Sahib Singh, Chief Executive Officer, SLN Coffee, said, “As coffee consumption and value-added coffee categories continue to evolve, building highly integrated capabilities will be critical to staying ahead of the market. Project Horizon has been conceived with this future in mind. 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.”

Mr. SLN Sathappan, Chairman, SLN Coffee, Mr. Sahib Singh, Chief Executive Officer, SLN Coffee, and Mr. S.L.N Vishwanathan

The MoU marks a significant step in SLN Coffee’s growth journey and reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening India’s value-added coffee manufacturing capabilities. Through Project Horizon, the company intends to combine scale, technology, innovation and ecosystem development to create a platform designed for the next generation of the coffee industry.

The proposed development also reflects S.L.N. Coffee’s intent to deploy its capabilities in investment in technology, planning, design and equipment to establish coffee processing and instant coffee manufacturing operations in Andhra Pradesh. As the project progresses through its proposed phases up to 2035, S.L.N. Coffee aims to create a platform that brings together manufacturing, value-added coffee processing and innovation while simultaneously driving employment and creating opportunities for supply-chain and ancillary businesses in Andhra Pradesh.

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