Hyderabad, May 2 -- Lohiya Group, a well-known name in the edible oil industry, has taken a major step in expanding its footprint in the food sector with the launch of a new biscuit manufacturing facility under its confectionery arm, Lohiya Confectionery Pvt Ltd.

Set up with an investment of Rs 300 crore, the state-of-the-art plant is located in Medchal on the outskirts of Hyderabad. Spread across seven acres, the fully automated facility currently produces 1,000 tonnes of biscuits per month and is expected to scale up to 5,000 tonnes by 2029.

Company officials highlighted that the production line is versatile and can manufacture a range of biscuit varieties, including glucose, marie, digestive, rusks, crackers, cream biscuits, and crem...