Coca-Cola is stepping up direct distribution in India, using small vehicles like bikes, electric vans, and other micromobility options to transport its beverages directly to retail stores in narrow lanes and hard-to-access neighbourhoods. This direct-to-store delivery helps the company expand last-mile reach, cut reliance on middlemen or traditional wholesale channels, and gain tighter control over costs and profitability, even as quick commerce, despite rapid growth, remains a smaller, complementary part o ...

Beverages major Coca-Cola India's has posted a 46.3 per cent rise in consolidated profit to ₹615.03 crore in FY25, while its revenue from operations was ₹5,042.56 crore, up 7 per cent.Its total income, which includes other income, increased 7.7 per cent to ₹5,171.48 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, according to financial data accessed through business intelligence platform Tofler.Coca-Cola India Pvt Ltd's net profit was ₹420.3 crore, and its revenue from operations was at ₹4,713.38 crore i ...

Its total income, which includes other income, increased 7.7 per cent to Rs 5,171.48 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, according to financial data accessed through business intelligence platform Tofler. Coca-Cola India Pvt Ltd's net profit was Rs 420.3 crore, and its revenue from operations was at 4,713.38 crore in FY24. India is the fifth-largest market of the Atlanta, US, headquartered beverage major The Coca-Cola India's expenses on advertising and sales promotion decreased Rs 13.75 cr ...

Core Insights - The revival of Campa Cola by Reliance Consumer Products is disrupting the Indian soft drinks market, traditionally dominated by Coca-Cola and PepsiCo [1][2] - Campa Cola has achieved a double-digit market share across many states, breaking a 30-year duopoly in the cola market [2] - Varun Beverages, PepsiCo's second-largest bottler outside the U.S., is facing increased competition from Campa Cola, despite its plans for overseas growth [3][4] Company Developments - Reliance Consumer Products, led by Isha Ambani, has adopted aggressive pricing strategies, selling 200ml bottles of Campa Cola for 10 rupees, significantly undercutting competitors [1] - Varun Beverages is expanding internationally, having acquired PepsiCo's businesses in Tanzania and Ghana, but its stock has declined by 22% over the past year [3] - The Jubilant Bhartia Group has acquired a 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings, indicating confidence in the long-term growth potential of India's food and beverage sector [4] Historical Context - Campa Cola was first introduced in 1977 and became popular after Coca-Cola exited India, but its sales declined when the market reopened [5] - Reliance is now taking Campa Cola to international markets, including the UAE and Nepal, in partnership with the Chaudhary Group [5]