LuLu Group International plans new shopping mall and hypermarket in Andhra Pradesh

26 July 2025, Mumbai

UAE-based multinational business conglomerate LuLu Group International is set to significantly expand its presence in Andhra Pradesh by opening a massive shopping mall in Visakhapatnam and a food processing plant and hypermarket in Vijayawada. Announced by MA Yousuff, Ali, Chairman and Managing, LuLu International at the Investopia-CII meet, these initiatives are anticipated to create thousands of jobs and attract substantial foreign investment.

The upcoming mega-mall in Visakhapatnam is projected to employ between 5,000 and 8,000 individuals, a significant boost for local employment. This scale of job creation rivals that of LuLu's Cochin mall, currently India's largest, which provides employment for 8,230 people.

Beyond retail, LuLu Group also plans to open a new food processing plant and a hypermarket in Vijayawada. Similar hypermarkets are in the pipeline for other cities across Andhra Pradesh, indicates Ali. These initiatives are expected to infuse much-needed foreign exchange into the state's economy and generate considerable employment opportunities, he adds.

Andhra Pradesh is making commendable progress every day, and the LuLu Group is pleased to once again partner with the State government, Ali states. He acknowledged, earlier efforts to build the Visakhapatnam shopping mall did not materialize due to unforeseen circumstances, but expressed optimism for the current ventures.

Regarding the proposed food processing plant in Vijayawada, Ali highlighted the region's rich supply of raw materials. This facility will play a crucial role in ensuring an uninterrupted supply of produce to LuLu's 38 food processing plants globally. The company currently exports a substantial volume of vegetables and fruits from Andhra Pradesh.

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