Poddar Plumbing to create 12,000 new jobs through an investment of ₹758 cr in Karnataka
Poddar Plumbing System Private Limited, a manufacturer of CPVC and PVC pipes aims to create 12,000 new jobs by scaling up its investment in Karnataka to ₹758 crore from ₹492 crore. The company plans to set up a major facility in the Vemgal Industrial Area (Phase 2), Kolar, that is spread over 33 acres, with production at the plant expected to begin by August 2026. The company has also proposed a second unit in Vijayapura.
The announcement was made after Poddar Plumbing’s Managing Director Deepak Poddar and Director Varun Poddar met M.B. Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries at the Khanija Bhavan.
According to the minister, Poddar Plumbing System, which has been allotted 33 acres of land in the Vemagal Industrial Area (Phase-2), is working towards operationalising its plant by August 2026. After the meeting, the minister stated that the project is expected to create 3,000 direct and 9,000 indirect jobs.
Commenting on this development, Deepak Poddar, Founder, Poddar Plumbing System Pvt. Ltd. said, “At Poddar Plumbing, we are committed to driving industrial growth while creating meaningful employment opportunities in Karnataka. Our latest investment reaffirms our long-term vision of making India self-reliant in advanced piping solutions. With the new facility in Vemgal and our proposed unit in Vijayapura, we aim to manufacture world-class products, foster local talent, and contribute significantly to the region’s economic development.”
Founded by the promoters of Ashirvad Pipes, the company expects to achieve an annual turnover of ₹1,500 crore in 10 years. The project is also projected to generate tax revenues of approximately ₹3,000 crore for the government over the same period. Construction and installation of machinery have already commenced at the Vemagal site. The facility would manufacture a diverse range of high-quality PVC pipes and fittings, including CPVC and UPVC pipes for plumbing, water distribution, agricultural pipes for irrigation, and industrial pipes for transporting chemicals and gases.
About Poddar Plumbing System
Poddar Plumbing System Pvt. Ltd., founded by the former owners of Ashirvad Pipes, marks the Poddar family’s return to the plumbing industry after an eight-year hiatus. With a legacy of quality and trust, the company is poised for aggressive growth, aiming to make a significant impact in the market. Poddar Plumbing is setting up a state-of-the-art factory in Karnataka’s Vemgal Industrial Area, expected to be the largest of its kind in India, with a ₹758 crore investment and plans to create 12,000 jobs. Their commitment to high-quality products and innovation positions them to redefine standards in the plumbing sector.