Consumers in Eastern India can soon expect better access to high-quality edible oils as Halder Venture Limited (HVL) expands its operations with the acquisition of KS Oil Ltd’s manufacturing unit in Haldia. The deal, approved by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on March 20, 2025, was finalized on March 28, 2025, strengthening HVL’s ability to meet growing consumer demand. The new facility features a 500 TPD (tonnes per day) edible oil refinery—five times HVL’s current capacity—along with a modern packaging unit and 33,000 MT storage tanks. Direct access to Haldia Port will allow HVL to source imported crude edible oil more efficiently, reducing costs and ensuring a steady supply of premium-quality products to households across West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and the Northeast, as well as Nepal and Bangladesh.
“This expansion allows us to deliver top-quality edible oils at better prices while maintaining the highest standards of purity,” said Keshab Kumar Halder, Managing Director of HVL.
The expansion will also create over 500 jobs, boosting the local economy. HVL is working with the Haldia Development Authority and Haldia Port Trust for a seamless transition.
