{"id":8560,"date":"2026-10-28T10:24:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T10:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/scotland\/?p=8560"},"modified":"2026-10-28T10:24:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T10:24:08","slug":"indian-foam-manufacturer-commits-6m-to-scottish-factory-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/scotland\/news\/8560-indian-foam-manufacturer-commits-6m-to-scottish-factory-plan","title":{"rendered":"Indian foam manufacturer commits \u00a36m to Scottish factory plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sarva Foam has committed \u00a36m to the first phase of building a manufacturing facility in Scotland.<\/p>\n<p>It could be the company&#8217;s first factory outside of India, and subject to delivery of that initial phase, as well as confirmation of wider commercial funding, this could unlock long-term investment of up to \u00a312m over the three years.<\/p>\n<p>The investment could create up to 100 Scottish jobs, including many manufacturing roles.<\/p>\n<p>The capital was announced as First Minister John Swinney met Sarva Foam representatives in Mumbai, where he discussed how the facility could contribute to Scotland\u2019s net zero targets by manufacturing with used materials that would otherwise go to landfill.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBolstering trade and investment relationships with India offers a golden opportunity for a wide range of Scottish businesses and for Scotland\u2019s economy,\u201d he stated. \u201cOur strengths in technology, financial services and clean energy \u2013 make us uniquely placed to match India\u2019s priorities for investment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kunal Giani, managing director of Sarva Foam, explained that the operation would turn discarded foam into carpet underlay and flooring products.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDeloitte is advising Sarva Foam and its promoters on inorganic growth initiatives and is helping shape and advance this potential investment,\u201d he stated. \u201cWe discussed this 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