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The Pride of Andhra: How The Andhra Sugars Limited Fuelled a State and Scaled the Stars - AP Industries

  For over 75 years, one name has resonated across the agricultural fields of the Godavari districts to the high-tech corridors of India ’s space missions: The Andhra Sugars Limited (ASL) . Established just days before India gained independence in 1947, this homegrown giant is not just a company; it is a legacy of resilience, innovation, and " Atmanirbhar " (self-reliance). In this post, we dive deep into why Andhra Sugars remains the "State’s Proud Company" and how it continues to evolve in 2025-26. 1. A Legacy Born with the Nation (1947–Present) Founded on August 11, 1947 , by the visionary Dr. Mullapudi Harischandra Prasad , the company started with a modest sugar factory in Tanuku . Dr . Prasad ’s philosophy was simple: Utilize local resources to empower the rural masses. Today, that vision has blossomed into a diversified conglomerate with massive integrated complexes in: Tanuku & Kovvur Saggonda & Taduvai   Guntur Bhimadole 2. More Than Just Su...
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