Beverages

Demand for summer-centric products remained uneven during the June quarter, as weather-related disruptions and higher prices weighed on the air-conditioner market, while categories linked to refreshment, hydration and impulse consumption continued to benefit from seasonal demand. According to industry experts, air-conditioner sales slowed in June amid unseasonal weather and inflationary pressures, while beverages, ice cream and dairy products continued to register healthy growth, driven by immediate consumption and affordability. Godrej Enterprises Group Business Head and EVP (Appliances Business) Kamal Nandi said demand across cooling categories has been mixed. "Refrigerator is doing very well, and demand is high both for mass and premium segments. Washing machine demand is also picking up as we are entering the monsoon season," Nandi told PTI. However, Nandi said the air-conditioner industry has seen a significant decline in demand. "June across the country, including north India,

PepsiCo India plans major investments in manufacturing and regional expansion as it sees strong growth potential in India's food and beverage market

Diageo India reports resilient quarterly growth led by premium portfolio despite adverse impact from Maharashtra liquor policy changes

Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd, maker of single malt whisky Indri and Camikara Rum, has reported a 13.6 per cent increase in its net profit to Rs 45.22 crore for the March quarter of FY26 on a year-on-year basis, driven by its premium alchoBev portfolio. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 39.80 crore in the January-March quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing by Piccadily Agro. Its sales rose 31.8 per cent to Rs 353.69 crore in the December quarter of FY26, compared to Rs 268.23 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. Revenue from the operation of Siddhartha Sharma-promoted company stood at Rs 359.56 crore in Q4 FY26, up 32.37 per cent from the year-ago period. Total expenses of Piccadily Agro, which is demerging its sugar business and expects completion by the end of FY27, were at 300.86 crore in the March quarter, up 36.37 per cent year-on-year. During the quarter, revenue from "distillery grew by 65.6 per cent and sugar declined by 7.9 per

Beverage major says it will continue investing in India to expand reach, build capabilities and drive long-term growth despite the market still being far from maturity

Since February, these disruptions have collided with a surge in demand due to the commencement of summer and a structural shift towards packaged beverages, creating a supply-demand mismatch

Crisil says soft drink bottlers may see revenue growth return to 15 per cent this financial year, but rising competition and higher crude-linked packaging costs could weigh on margins

Beverages may seem harmless, but they can add hidden calories. Experts highlight why drinks do not fill you up and how they may contribute to weight gain and chronic disease

Varun Beverages says expanded capacity, a diversified portfolio and its Africa strategy support confidence in a strong recovery, despite last year's weather-led demand disruption

Coca-Cola has told investors that India will continue to drive long-term volume growth, as it ramps up investments in digital platforms, AI-led tools and market expansion

While detailed provisions of the agreement are awaited, the initially released agreement indicates that import tariffs will be reduced to 75% from current 150% across all EU spirits, wines categories

India bars liquor movement across state borders without permits, forcing companies to set up production in each state despite water scarcity

Quincey, who is 60 and has been CEO for nine years, will transition to executive chairman, according to the company. He is currently chairman of the company's board

Bira 91 maker's CEO Ankur Jain says proceeds from a planned asset sale will be used to clear unpaid salaries, PF dues, and revive operations amid investor disputes

PepsiCo bottler Varun Beverages enters the alcoholic drinks space via a Carlsberg partnership in Africa, even as extended monsoons keep India volumes flat in Q3CY25

Medusa Beverages projects Rs 250 cr revenue in FY26, plans Rs 150 cr fundraise, brewery expansion, South India entry, kegging rollout and possible IPO in coming years

The Indian Beverage Association has written to the Finance Ministry seeking a GST cut on aerated drinks to 18%, citing Rs 85,000 crore investment, job creation and rural demand

The liquor brand aims to have a bottling plant by the end of ongoing financial year 2026

PepsiCo India and Coca-Cola India boost volume on select packs while maintaining prices, ahead of the festive season and amid rising competition, say industry sources

Reliance Consumer Products has acquired a majority stake in Naturedge Beverages to form a JV focused on herbal-natural functional drinks, led by flagship brand Shunya