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Gunturగుంటూరు

48.9 lakh people. Larger than Oman, Kuwait, or Mongolia. Governed as one cell of one state.

Population
48,87,813 (48.9 lakh)
Area
11,391 km²
Headquarters
Guntur
Established
1788
ODOP: ChilliesGIODOP: Bronze CastingODOP: Mangalagiri Sarees and FabricGI

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Guntur red-chilli value-add and oleoresin extraction

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Guntur is India's largest chilli market and producer with the GI-tagged Guntur chilli. A small unit producing chilli oleoresin (concentrated extract used in food/cosmetics/pharma) captures the high-margin downstream market.

Capex
₹25–60 lakh
Payback
3.3 years payback
Risk
Mid–High
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About Guntur

Guntur district is in the Coastal Andhra region of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The administrative seat of the district is located at Guntur, one of the major urban centres of the state. Historically significant, the region was part of ancient Buddhist and Satavahana-era settlements and later came under various South Indian dynasties before British rule. The district is known for its agricultural prominence—particularly chilli and cotton cultivation—as well as education and trade. It forms part of the larger Coastal Andhra region and contributes significantly to the state’s economy and cultural heritage.

Source: Wikipedia — Guntur district

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