Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan will soon be starting construction for a full-fledged plant of his company in the FMCG Cluster coming up at Mummigatti Industrial Area near Dharwad, if everything goes as planned.
According to sources, Sri Lankan company Ceylon Beverage Can Pvt. Ltd., promoted by Muttiah Muralitharan, will set up its aluminium cans and beverages filling industry with an investment of ₹439.18 crore generating employment opportunities for 500 youths.
As per the documents of the official proceedings, the representatives of the company appeared through video conference in the 103rd Land Audit Committee (LAC) meeting on March 4, 2023, highlighting the project proposal and requesting allotment of 25.49 acres of land at the FMCG Cluster in Dharwad district. And, KIADB officials have mentioned about the availability of land for the purpose.