Parle Products is set to redevelop its oldest manufacturing facility in Vile Parle East, marking the end of an era for one of India’s most recognisable industrial sites. The factory, once known for the smell of freshly baked Parle-G biscuits, stopped production in mid 2016.
The land will now be converted into a large commercial complex. On January 7, the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) granted partial environmental clearance to the project. The approval allows the demolition of 21 old structures on the site.
The redevelopment plans were first submitted to the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai in mid 2025. After this, the company applied for environmental approvals. The site is located in Vile Parle East and covers 5.44 hectares, or 13.45 acres. The total plot area measures 54,438.80 square metres.
According to the proposal, the total built-up area will be 190,360.52 square metres. This includes 121,698.09 square metres of Floor Space Index construction and 68,662.43 square metres of non-FSI construction. The estimated cost of the project is INR 3,961.39 crore.
The redevelopment plan includes four main buildings along with two parking towers of three and six storeys. Each of the four buildings will have two basement levels. In the new buildings, there will be retail outlets, restaurants, and food courts. However, the exact use of the space is still not clear.
Since the site falls close to the airport and lies within the air funnel zone, approval from the Airports Authority of India was required. In October 2025, the AAI issued a no-objection certificate with height limits. After the project is completed, the total tree count on the site is expected to rise to 2,230.
The Vile Parle factory has strong historical value for the company. It was set up in 1929 by the Chauhan family-backed Parle Products. The unit was closely linked to the origin of Parle-G biscuits. The brand name came from Vile Parle, with the letter “G” standing for glucose.