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Varun Beverages Q4 result: Profit rises 20% to ₹879 cr, revenue up 18.3%

Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL), PepsiCo's largest franchise bottler, on Monday reported 20.14 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 878.71 crore for March quarter 2026, helped by double-digit volume growth in India and international markets. The company, which follows the calendar year as its financial year, had posted a net profit of Rs 731.35 crore in January-March 2025, according to a regulatory filing from Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL). Revenue from operations was up 18.33 per cent year-on-year to Rs 6,721.53 crore in March quarter. Sales volume in the quarter grew 16.3 per cent to 363.4 million cases from 312.4 million cases in Q1 2025, driven by volume growth of 14.4 per cent in India and 21.4 per cent in international territories, said an earnings statement by the company. Moreover, net realisation per case improved by 1.6 per cent at the consolidated level, supported by improved realisations in international territories primarily due to favourable currency movement, it

Delhi HC fines Parle Agro ₹10,00,000 in PepsiCo trademark dispute

Delhi High Court penalises Parle Agro Rs 10 lakh for failing to disclose sales data in trademark dispute with PepsiCo over use of "For The Bold" tagline

PepsiCo reports steady Q1 growth, flags no impact from West Asia conflict

PepsiCo reports 6 per cent organic growth in global foods business in Q1CY26, driven by markets including India, while CEO says West Asia conflict has not impacted operations

PepsiCo to streamline lineup, cut costs after deal with Elliott Management

PepsiCo has reportedly agreed to cut its US product lineup by 20 per cent and reduce costs after talks with Elliott Management, as the company tries to simplify its business

PepsiCo brings Red Rock Deli gourmet chips to Indian snack market

PepsiCo India on Wednesday said it has expanded its snacking portfolio in the country with the launch of Red Rock Deli -- a gourmet chips brand. Born in Australia and recognised worldwide for its gourmet-style chips, the brand enters the market with globally inspired exotic flavours now made and manufactured in India for Indian palates, the company said in a statement. Made with sunflower oil and created using three distinct advanced technologies -- Kettle Cooked, Baked and Popped -- the range blends exotic and globally inspired flavours to offer an elevated snacking experience, it added. The brand's arrival comes at a time when India's snacking landscape is undergoing a marked transformation, the company said. "Today's urban consumers are seeking premium, chef-inspired snacks that feel both elevated and accessible. Introducing the brand in India is catering to this consumer shift toward richer textures, bolder ingredients, for intentional snacking moments," Saakshi Verma Menon, Ch

Varun Beverages forays into alco-bev sector with Carlsberg tie-up in Africa

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

PepsiCo India enters millet snacks category with Kurkure Jowar Puffs

PepsiCo India has launched Kurkure Jowar Puffs in Rs 10 and Rs 20 packs, expanding into millet-based snacks with a focus on mindful snacking and traditional food choices

PepisCo enters millet-based snacking category with its Kurkure brand

Food & beverage major PepsiCo has entered the millet-based snacking category, as it has extended its popular snack brand Kurkure in this segment. With Kurkure Jowar Puffs, PepsiCo joins the other FMCG companies, which have entered India's millet-based snacking category. India's food culture is evolving, with consumers rediscovering traditional ingredients, seeking mindful snacking options, and embracing homegrown brands that strengthen local communities and the economy, PepsiCo said, adding that Jowar is a time-honoured grain, which is deeply rooted in India's agricultural heritage. "These shifts, combined with the growing spotlight on millets, present a unique opportunity for PepsiCo India to reimagine heritage grains for today's generation," said PepsiCo. Kurkure, a brand which was born in India in 1999 and later extended to other countries by PepsiCo, has used deep consumer understanding in the development of Jowar Puffs. With this, several FMCG companies, including ITC, ...

PepsiCo chairman Ramon Laguarta meets PM Modi, reinforces India focus

PepsiCo chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta met PM Modi to reaffirm the company's long-term commitment to India and explore opportunities in sustainability, manufacturing and innovation

ITC, PepsiCo, PE giants vie for 10% stake in Balaji Wafers at ₹40,000 cr

Balaji Wafers, known for its strong presence in western and central India, reported over ₹5,400 crore revenue in FY24, making it a top target for investors eyeing the snacks market

Varun Beverages tops profit forecast as cost control offsets weak sales

Domestic volumes declined 7 per cent for the PepsiCo bottler. Revenues also fell 2.3 per cent. However, the firm tightened its grip on costs

India beverage dip weighs on PepsiCo Q2, global growth stays firm

PepsiCo reports beverage sales decline in India for Q2 due to early rains impacting FMCG demand; global growth buoyed by no sugar drinks and food volume gains

PepsiCo India logs ₹1,172 cr PBT for CY 2024, revenues at ₹8,877 cr

Company says it faced 'challenging external environment' as urban consumption slowed down and there were inflationary pressures

India market in a good place: PepsiCo chairman & CEO Ramon Laguarta

International business reports 11% revenue growth

PepsiCo cuts 2025 profit forecast amid trade tensions and cost pressures

PepsiCo now expects fiscal 2025 core earnings per share to decline 3 per cent, compared with its previous forecast of a low-single-digit increase

Coke, Pepsi set to battle Campa with ₹10 no-sugar drinks in key markets

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have launched ₹10 packs for their diet and light beverages, including Thums Up X Force, Coke Zero, Sprite Zero, and Pepsi No-Sugar

PepsiCo acquires prebiotic soda brand Poppi in $1.95 billion deal

PepsiCo said Monday it's acquiring the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for USD 1.95 billion. The acquisition gives PepsiCo a fast-growing brand in the popular functional beverage category. More than ever, consumers are looking for convenient and great-tasting options that fit their lifestyles and respond to their growing interest in health and wellness, PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta said in a statement. PepsiCo said the transaction includes USD 300 million of anticipated cash benefits, bringing the net purchase price to USD 1.65 billion. Allison Ellsworth, the co-founder of Austin, Texas-based Poppi, said the combination with PepsiCo will expand Poppi's reach. We can't wait to begin this next chapter with PepsiCo to bring our soda to more people and I know they will honor what makes Poppi so special while supporting our next phase of growth and innovation, Ellsworth said in a statement. Ellsworth developed Poppi then known as Mother Beverage -- in her kitchen in 2015 becau

PepsiCo nears $1.5 billion deal to acquire healthy soda brand Poppi

PepsiCo had planned to launch its own so-called functional soda under the brand Soulboost, but decided to scrap that effort because of early indicators it wouldn't succeed

PepsiCo plans to double India revenue in 5 yrs, invest in boosting capacity

PepsiCo aims to double its revenue in India over the next five years, viewing the country as a 'key anchor market' where it is making "aggressive" investments to expand its capacity, its India & South Asia CEO Jagrut Kotecha said. India will be the "engine of growth for PepsiCo" in driving its global revenue, as it ranks among the top three markets for the food, snack, and beverage multinational, where the company is experiencing double-digit growth, Kotecha shared in an exclusive interview with PTI. PepsiCo has invested in greenfield plants in Uttar Pradesh and Assam, focusing on staying ahead of the demand curve, Kotecha said, adding the company will not be "investment shy" in India and plans to open two more facilities, including one in the southern region. "We believe India will be the engine of growth for PepsiCo to drive the top line. Yes, it's not as big as North America because it is a lot more evolved category. Our per capita consumption in India is still very low, not ...

Pepsi hits back with 'Any Time' against Coca-Cola's 'Half Time' ad campaign

Industry experts believe that the revival of a cola ad war lacks the creative spark of earlier advertisements