Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills to add 0.7 MW solar capacity

Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills Ltd announced that its Board of Directors has approved the expansion of its solar power generating capacity from 5 MW to 5.7 MW by adding 700 KW (0.7 MW) at Puducherry. This expansion is for captive consumption by the company's foods division and is expected to result in substantial savings in power costs. The project is estimated to cost between ₹4.25 crores and ₹4.50 crores and will be financed through internal accruals and long-term bank loans. The company also appointed Sri. R. Nandagopal as the Chief Executive Officer of its Foods division for a period of one year, effective from October 28, 2026. The solar capacity addition is expected to be completed by March 31, 2027.