Aequs Infra has launched its FMCG manufacturing ecosystem at the Hubballi Consumer Goods Cluster (HDC), Hubballi in North Karnataka.

Minister for Large Industries and Infrastructure, Government of Karnataka, MB Patil has unveiled the ecosystem at a curtain raiser ceremony in Bengaluru in the presence of senior government officials and other dignitaries.

“The FMCG manufacturing ecosystem at Aequs Infra’s Hubballi Cluster is a significant step for North Karnataka growth in the sector and is crucial for driving GDP growth and creating jobs”, the Minister said and lauded Aequs Chairman & CEO, Aravind Melligeri for "his visionary approach and thinking ‘Beyond Bengaluru’ and setting up mega industrial parks."

It is seen as a unique initiative aimed to establish North Karnataka as a key destination for fast-moving consumer goods (GMCG) manufacturing sector for domestic and exports markets. This ecosystem is expected to boost production scale and efficiency of the manufacturing units to help them target export markets more effectively.