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    <date>2025-02-24 13:32:23</date>
    <fulldesc>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bhubaneswar, Feb 24 (KNN)&lt;/strong&gt; South Asian apparel manufacturing leader MAS Holdings initiated construction of its inaugural venture at the MAS Apparel Park-Bhuinpur in Odisha's Khurda district on Sunday.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;The facility, situated on a 60-acre plot, represents a significant expansion into the Indian market for the Singapore-based company.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;The integrated textile facility, approved by the high-level clearance authority (HLCA) under Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's leadership, involves an investment of Rs 1,211.87 crore.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;MAS Holdings projects the creation of 10,000 jobs and anticipates attracting investments exceeding USD 140 million over the next decade.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;Production at the facility is scheduled to begin in 2026, with operations focused on manufacturing value-added apparel products for both domestic and international markets.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;MAS India CEO Malik Ahamadeen emphasised the strategic importance of partnering with the Odisha government, noting that the collaboration aims to establish a robust apparel ecosystem in the region.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;The project is expected to strengthen the local textile sector while fostering broader economic development and employment opportunities.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;Group CEO Suren Fernando highlighted India's crucial role in the company's operations, citing the country's potential in both global supply chain operations and its expanding domestic retail sector.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;The ceremony was attended by special secretary Subhendra Kumar Nayak, along with representatives from Idco and IPICOL, marking the official commencement of this significant industrial development.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;(KNN Bureau)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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    <link>https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/apparel-major-mas-holdings-commences-production-at-odisha-plant-set-up-with-rs1200-cr-investment</link>
    <pubDate>2025-02-24 13:32:23</pubDate>
    <source>knnindia.co.in</source>
    <title>Apparel Major MAS Holdings Commences Production At Odisha Plant Set-up With Rs.1200 cr Investment </title>
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