Varun Beverages' international fizz outpaces India biz as overseas volumes surge 38%VBL's international volumes grew significantly, nearly tripling India's pace during the June quarter. Acquisitions like Twizza bolstered ov...
28 Jul, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Varun Beverages shares fall 5% as Q2 margins shrink after Twizza acquisition in South Africa; net profit rises 15%Varun Beverages shares fell 5% after the Pepsi bottler reported a 76-basis-point contraction in Q2 CY2026 EBITDA margin to 27.7%, weighed d...
28 Jul, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Anicut Capital takes over Bira founder Ankur Jain's stake, to lead restructuringAnicut Capital has taken over B9 Beverages founder Ankur Jain's shares. The venture debt provider will now lead the troubled company's rest...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Coca-Cola India set to enter zero-caffeine market; to introduce global brand Coke Zero-Caffeine Zero-SugarCoca-Cola India is preparing to launch Coke Zero-Sugar Zero-Caffeine with local manufacturing, marking a new phase in the cola wars as dema...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Beverage makers fail to get any relief from FSSAI on energy drinks misbrandingFood regulator FSSAI has given beverage companies, including PepsiCo and Reliance Consumer Products, 90 days to remove the term "energy dri...
27 Jul, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
AlcoBev company ABDL targets mid-teen growth in FY27, aims to cross Rs 600 crore EBITDAAllied Blenders and Distillers expects mid-teen revenue and volume growth by FY27. The company is focusing on premiumisation and expanding ...
26 Jul, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
India's single malt market hits 5 lakh cases, led by desi brandsIndian single malt whisky sales are projected to reach five lakh cases by 2025. This growth is driven by domestic brands like Amrut and Ram...
26 Jul, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Retail space leasing in Delhi-NCR up 78 pc in Jan-Jun driven by fashion, F&B segments: C&WRetail leasing in Delhi-NCR surged seventy-eight percent to 1.3 million sq ft. Fashion retailers led this expansion, followed by food and b...
25 Jul, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
RJ Corp picks former Diageo maven Prathmesh Mishra to expand drinks playRJ Corp, led by Ravi Jaipuria, has appointed former Diageo executive Prathmesh Mishra as it explores expanding into the premium alcoholic b...
25 Jul, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
India's premium coffee boom: How the brew is becoming a lifestyle, not just a beveragePremium coffee is becoming a lifestyle symbol across India. Consumer expectations are shifting towards quality and personalized experiences...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
Scotch at a discount post UK FTA is only half the story for India's whisky marketIndia's import duties on Scotch whisky and gin have been halved by a new trade agreement. This change is expected to gradually lower prices...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Centre panel proposes lower GST on mango drinks with higher pulp contentAn expert panel recommends mango beverages contain 22-25 percent natural pulp. This move aims to revive Totapuri mango pulp demand and farm...
23 Jul, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Oil at $90-100 will impact macros and the market: Sunil Koul, Goldman SachsGlobal investors show increased interest in India's equity markets recently. Corporate earnings and economic performance have remained quit...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Bira 91 beer founder Ankur Jain quits board, gives up control in settlementBira 91 founder Ankur Jain has stepped down from the company's board. He is giving up all executive powers and ownership to settle disputes...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Coca-Cola appoints JPMorgan, Citi for India bottler IPO, sources sayCoca-Cola has appointed JPMorgan and Citi for its planned 2027 initial public offering. This significant move involves its majority-owned I...
20 Jul, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
West Asia war woes trigger UAE, Oman hospitality talent shift to IndiaIndian hospitality professionals are increasingly seeking jobs back home from West Asia. Regional tensions and industry slowdown have trigg...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
PepsiCo cautiously optimistic on H2 amid robust demand, weather uncertainties: India & South Asia CEO Jagrut KotechaPepsiCo India is optimistic about its performance in the latter half of 2026, noting strong consumer demand in both urban and rural sectors...
17 Jul, 2026, 02.59 PM IST