Varun Beverages Limited has informed the Exchange about Investor Presentation
July 29, 2025
To,
National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. Exchange Plaza, Block G, C/1, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai – 400 051 Email: cmlist@nse.co.in Symbol: VBL
BSE Limited Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers Dalal Street, Mumbai – 400 001 Email: corp.relations@bseindia.com Security Code: 540180
Sub: Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015: Presentation on Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the Quarter and Half Year ended June 30, 2025
Dear Sir/Madam,
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, please find attached herewith a copy of the Presentation on Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the Quarter and Half Year ended June 30, 2025.
The same is also being uploaded on website of the Company at www.varunbeverages.com.
You are requested to take the above on record.
Yours faithfully, For Varun Beverages Limited
Ravi Batra Chief Risk Officer & Group Company Secretary
Encl.: As above
July 29, 2025
(a PepsiCo franchisee)
Varun Beverages Limited
Q2 & H1 CY2025 Results Presentation
Disclaimer
(a PepsiCo franchisee)
This communication contains certain forward-looking statements relating to the business, financial performance,
strategy and results of Varun Beverages Limited (“VBL” or the “Company”) and/ or the industry in which it operates.
Such forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions which could cause actual
results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These
include, among other factors, changes in economic, political, regulatory, business or other market conditions.
Neither the Company nor its affiliates or advisors or representatives nor any of its or their parent or subsidiary
undertakings or any such person’s officers or employees guarantees that the assumptions underlying such forward-
looking statements are free from errors nor does either accept any responsibility for the future accuracy of the
forward-looking statements contained
in this presentation or the actual occurrence of the forecasted
developments. The Company assumes no responsibility to publicly amend, modify or revise any forward-looking
statements, on the basis of any subsequent developments, information or events, or otherwise. Given these
uncertainties and other factors, viewers of this communication are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements.
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Table of Contents
Company Overview
Chairman’s Message
Q2 & H1 CY2025 Results Overview
Performance Highlights
Sustainability Initiatives
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Company Snapshot
Key player in the global beverage industry and the second largest franchisee of PepsiCo in the world (outside US) with operations spanning across 10 countries with franchise rights and additional 4 countries with distribution rights.
Total Sales Volumes (mn Cases*)
2019-2024: Sales Volume CAGR: ~18%
1,124
303
913
176
802
149
653
737
821
702
172
530
493
89
404
425
88
337
569
115
454
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 H1 2025
India
International
Note: *A unit case is equal to 5.678 liters of beverage divided in 24 bottles of ~ 237 ml each
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Note: Map not to scale
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Complete Brand Portfolio
Brands licensed by PepsiCo:
Own Brands^:
Carbonated Soft Drinks
Club Soda
Carbonated Soft Drinks
Fruit Pulp / Juice Based Drinks
Energy Drink
Energy Drink
Sports Drink
Carbonated Juice Based Drinks
Ice Tea
Packaged Water
Packaged Water
Snacks#
Dairy Based Beverages*
# Manufacturing of Cheetos & Distribution of Frito Lay, Doritos and Cheetos in Morocco; Manufacturing (underway) & Distribution of Simba Munchiez in Zambia and Zimbabwe; Co-manufacturing of Kurkure Puffcorn in India. ^ Manufacturing & Distribution of own brands is restricted in select territories. * “CreamBell” trademark has been licensed to be used by VBL for ambient temperature value added dairy based beverages.
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Symbiotic Relationship with PepsiCo
Demand Delivery
Demand Creation
• Production Facilities
• Sales & Distribution –
GTM & Logistics
• In-outlet Management –
Visi-Coolers
• Consumer Push
Management (BTL) - Market Share Gains
33+
Years of Association (agreement in India valid till April, 2039)
90%+
of PepsiCo India Sales Volume
• Trademarks
• Formulation through
Concentrate
• Product & Packaging innovation through investment in R&D
• Consumer Pull
Management (ATL) - Brand Development
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Key Player in the Beverage Industry – Business Model
I
N A H C E U L A V S S O R C A N O I T U C E X E D N E - O T - D N E
- L B V
MANUFACTURING
Concentrate (PepsiCo)
Other Raw Materials
Bottling
DISTRIBUTION & WAREHOUSING
CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT
▪ 50 state-of-the-art production facilities
▪ 38 in India & 12 in International territories
SOLID INRASTRUCTURE
▪ 130+ depots ▪ 2,800+ primary distributors with strong distribution infra of 10,000+ vehicles with 2,000+ EVs ▪ 2,600+ owned vehicles
▪ Installed 1.15 million+ visi-coolers, reaching 4 million+ outlets ▪ VBL - local level promotion and in-store activation ▪ PepsiCo - brand development & consumer marketing
ROBUST SUPPLY CHAIN
DEMAND DELIVERY
IN-MARKET EXECUTION
▪ Experienced sales team of over 3,500+ employees ▪ Responsible for category value/volume growth ▪ Path created for reaching out to every 5th person in the world
MARKET SHARE GAINS
COST EFFICIENCIES
▪ Production optimization ▪ Backward integration (3 exclusive + 16 integrated plants) ▪ Innovation (packaging etc.)
MARGIN EXPANSION
CASH MANAGEMENT
▪ Working capital efficiencies ▪ Disciplined capex investment ▪ Territory acquisition
ROE EXPANSION / FUTURE GROWTH 7
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Chairman’s Message
(a PepsiCo franchisee)
Commenting on the performance for Q2 & H1 CY2025, Mr. Ravi Jaipuria, Chairman – Varun Beverages Limited said:
“We delivered a resilient performance during the quarter. In-spite of unusually early onset of monsoon rains in the peak summer months in India, we could keep our realizations per case and EBITDA margins intact. Due to growth in international markets supported by strong positive currency movement in Africa territories, Company ended the quarter with a positive PAT, in-spite of 3% decline in consolidated sales volumes
In International markets, Varun Beverages Morocco has commenced commercial production of PepsiCo’s snacks product ‘Cheetos’. This marks another milestone in strengthening our presence in the high-potential snack category, complementing our beverage portfolio and diversifying our revenue streams.
We continue to focus on growth opportunities in South Africa market. We have enhanced capacity by setting up a can line in Durban, one of our existing production facilities. We are awaiting approval from Competition Commission of South Africa for land parcel purchase adjoining to our production facility in Boksburg to further enhance capacity & backward integration. These are few starting steps in our series of initiatives.
Strong currency and our efforts in implementing backward integration last year have resulted in enhanced profitability in all our African territories. We have further strengthened Zambia, DRC and South Africa subsidiary balance sheets and through in-process equity infusion raising our stake in Zambia from 90% to 95%.
In line with our dividend policy, the Board of Directors has approved a second interim dividend of 25% of face value, i.e., Rs. 0.50 per share, resulting in a total cash outflow of approximately Rs. 1,691 million.
Although unseasonal rains have impacted performance during the quarter, we have successfully navigated such challenges in the past and emerged stronger. We continue to strengthen our on-ground execution by adding more visi-coolers and ensuring wider product availability across retail touchpoints. With robust capacities now operational, an expanding product portfolio, and a sharply focused distribution network, we are well-positioned to capture emerging opportunities and drive sustainable, long-term value creation for all stakeholders.”
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Key Developments
(a PepsiCo franchisee)
1. Commencement of Commercial Production facilities :
▪ We have commissioned new production facilities at ;
• Prayagraj (UP) - 4 CSD Lines, 1 JBD Line , and 1 Water Line
• Damtal (HP) - 2 CSD Lines, and 1 JBD Line
• Buxar (Bihar) - 2 CSD Lines, 2 JBD Lines, and 1 Water Line
• Mendipathar (Meghalaya) - 2 CSD Lines, and 2 JBD Lines
2. Commencement of Commercial Production of PepsiCo Snacks at Morocco :
▪ During the current quarter ended 30 June 2025, Varun Beverages Morocco SA (subsidiary of the Company) has started
commercial production of PepsiCo's snacks product "Cheetos" in Morocco.
3. Acquisition of 50% stake in Everest Industrial Lanka (Private) Limited :
▪ The Company has Acquired 50% equity share capital of Everest Industrial Lanka (Private) Limited ("EIL"). EIL, a company in Sri Lanka is engaged in the business of production, manufacturing, distribution and selling of commercial visi-coolers and related accessories.
4. Dividend :
▪
In line with the guidelines of Company’s dividend policy, the Board of Director’s have approved an interim dividend @ 25% of face value i.e. Rs. 0.50 per share. Total cash outflow would be ~Rs. 1,691 million.
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Results Overview
Revenue
EBITDA
(a PepsiCo franchisee)
PAT
13.6%
9.5%
5.0%
18,098
20,569
n m
. s R
-2.5%
71,969
70,174
9.3%
115,142
125,843
n m
. s R
0.4%
29,800
32,627
19,912
19,988
27.7%
28.5%
25.9%
25.9%
12,618
13,255
n m
. s R
Q2 2024 Q2 2025
H1 2024
H1 2025
Q2 2024 Q2 2025
H1 2024
H1 2025
Q2 2024 Q2 2025
H1 2024
H1 2025
Quarterly Sales Volumes (Category-wise mn unit cases)
21.9%
267 mn
220 mn
38.1%
215 mn
240 mn
156 mn
30.1%
312 mn
402 mn
-3.0%
390 mn
400 300 200 100 -
Q3 2023
Q3 2024
Q4 2023
Q4 2024
Q1 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2024
Q2 2025
Period
Q3 2023
Q3 2024
Q4 2023
Q4 2024
Q1 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2024
Q2 2025
CSD
NCB
Water
159
72%
200
75%
106
68%
158
73%
169
71%
234
75%
307
76%
291
75%
11
50
5%
23%
11
56
4%
21%
8
42
5%
27%
8
49
4%
23%
18
53
7%
22%
22
56
7%
18%
32
63
8%
16%
28
71
7%
18%
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Consolidated Profit & Loss Statement
Particulars (Rs. million)
1.Income (a) Revenue from operations
(b) Excise Duty
Net Revenues (c) Other income 2. Expenses (a) Cost of materials consumed (b) Purchase of stock-in-trade (c) Changes in inventories of FG, WIP and stock-in-trade (d) Employee benefits expense (e) Finance costs (f) Depreciation and amortisation expense
(g) Other expenses
Total expenses
EBITDA 3. Profit before share of (loss)/profit of associates and joint ventures (1-2)
4. Share of loss of associates and joint ventures 5. Profit before tax (3+4)
6. Tax expense
7. Net profit after tax (5-6)
Q2 2025
Q2 2024
YoY(%)
H1 2025
H1 2024
YoY (%)
(a PepsiCo franchisee)
71,630.21
73,336.72
-2.3% 128,430.47
117,316.52
1,456.50
1,368.10
6.5%
2,587.41
2,174.77
70,173.71 771.58
71,968.62 440.26
-2.5% 125,843.06 115,141.75 523.79 1052.16 75.3%
28,454.04 991.23 2,465.75 5,496.58 365.47 3,061.51
28,723.27 1,600.16 2,282.36 4,992.91 1,291.59 2,424.77
12,778.38
14,457.75
-0.9% -38.1% 8.0% 10.1% -71.7% 26.3%
-11.6%
55,164.75 1,703.07 333.83 10,611.60 776.71 5,786.64
48,032.49 3,952.31 (503.52) 8,929.63 2,228.46 4,299.93
25,402.44
24,931.06
53,612.96
55,772.81
-3.9% 99,779.04
91,870.36
19,987.73 17,332.33
(11.89) 17,320.44
19,912.17 16,636.07
(5.36) 16,630.71
0.4% 32,627.37 27,116.18 4.2%
-121.8%
(17.66) 4.1% 27,098.52
29,799.78 23,795.18
(6.97) 23,788.21
4,065.56
4,012.37
1.3%
6,530.06
5,690.05
13,254.88
12,618.34
5.0% 20,568.46
18,098.16
9.5%
19.0%
9.3% 100.9%
14.8% -56.9% -166.3% 18.8% -65.1% 34.6%
1.9%
8.6%
9.5% 14.0%
-153.4% 13.9%
14.8%
13.6%
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Consolidated Balance Sheet
6,763.83 176,869.41 1,433.28 185,066.52
6,497.20 79,280.46 1,681.50 87,459.16
Total equity
Particulars (Rs million)
Equity and liabilities Equity (a) Equity share capital (b) Other equity (c) Non-controlling interest
Liabilities Non-current liabilities (a) Financial liabilities
(i) Borrowings (ia) Lease liabilities
(b) Provisions (c) Deferred tax liabilities (Net) (d) Other non-current liabilities
Total non- current liabilities
Current liabilities (a) Financial liabilities
(i) Borrowings (ia) Lease liabilities (ii) Trade Payables (iii) Other financial liabilities
(b) Other current liabilities (c ) Provisions (d) Current tax liabilities (Net)
Total current liabilities Total liabilities Total Equity and liabilities
30-Jun-25
30-Jun-24
Particulars (Rs million)
30-Jun-25
30-Jun-24
(a PepsiCo franchisee)
Assets Non-current assets (a) Property, plant and equipment (b) Capital work in progress (c) Right of Use of Assets (d) Goodwill / franchise rights (e) Other intangible assets (f) Intangible assets under development (g) Investment in associates and joint ventures (h) Financial assets (i) Deferred tax assets (Net) (j) Other non-current assets
Total non-current assets
Current assets (a)Inventories (b) Financial assets
(i)Trade receivables (ii)Cash and cash equivalents (iii)Other bank balances (iv) Others
(c) Current tax assets (Net) (d) Other current assets
Total current assets Total assets
5,907.39
127,692.83 96,294.01 9,420.85 14,115.26 12,837.87 6,931.24 6,638.98 -
3,178.10 11,329.89 75.18
1,267.53 1,414.20 206.77 1,835.49
392.27 1,147.19
-
3,436.06 167,022.64 137,098.47
30,733.39 27,960.18
11,988.24 10,254.84 2,121.61 19,738.03 1,955.87 1,751.66 9,195.86 10,593.70 55.50 68.82 5,159.24 5,260.02 80,133.86 56,703.10 247,156.50 193,801.57
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5,788.22 4,150.89 2,072.31 5,488.82 9.91 17,510.15
35,412.33 3,885.47 2,245.97 3,849.83 65.92 45,459.52
10,552.31 891.10 13,698.16 7,727.97 7,405.03 780.19 3,525.07 44,579.83 62,089.98 247,156.50
27,473.16 838.20 14,086.54 6,729.20 7,622.93 952.28 3,180.58 60,882.89 106,342.41 193,801.57
Discussion on Financial & Operational Performance
(a PepsiCo franchisee)
Sales Volumes / Net Revenues
• Consolidated sales volume declined by 3.0% to 389.7 million cases in Q2 CY2025 from 401.6 million cases in Q2 CY2024, primarily due
to abnormally high unseasonal rainfall through out the quarter in India.
•
•
India volumes declined by 7.1% while International volumes grew by 15.1% (South Africa growing at 16.1%), partially offsetting the overall decline.
The net realization per case at the consolidated level increased by 0.5% driven by 6.6% improvement in the International markets.
• Net Revenue from operations decreased by 2.5% in Q2 CY2025 to Rs. 70,173.7 million from Rs. 71,968.6 million in Q2 CY2024.
• CSD constituted 75%, NCB 7% and Packaged Drinking Water 18% in Q2 CY2025.
Gross Margins / EBITDA
• EBITDA margins increased by 82 bps in Q2 CY2025 to 28.5% from 27.7% in Q2 CY2024 in-spite of increase in fixed overheads due to new
capacity being commissioned at four greenfield plants in India which all are yet to yield incremental volumes.
• EBITDA margins increased on account of operational efficiencies and strong currency in international territories.
• Gross margins remained steady at 54.5% in Q2 CY2025 and EBITDA remained steady at Rs. 19,987.7 million.
•
In H1 CY2025, mix of Low sugar / No added sugar products was ~ 55% of our consolidated sales volumes.
PAT
• PAT increased by 5.0% to Rs. 13,254.9 million in Q2 CY2025 from Rs. 12,618.3 million in Q2 CY2024 driven by operational efficiencies and
lower finance cost.
• Depreciation increased by 26.3% on account of commissioning of new plants in India & DRC, as well as brownfield expansion in other
international markets.
• Post repayment of debt from QIP proceeds, finance cost in India is negligible, in the International markets finance cost is primarily in
South Africa which also includes the fair value adjustment of leases as per Ind AS 116.
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Discussion on Financial & Operational Performance
(a PepsiCo franchisee)
Debt
• Company remained net debt free in the current quarter with free cash of Rs. 5,149 mn, which has helped in strengthening the
Company’s balance sheet and remain prepared for growth opportunities.
• Company’s long-term rating for bank loan facilities from CRISIL (an S&P Global Company) is reaffirmed as CRISIL AAA/Stable.
Capex (capitalization)
• During H1 CY2025, the net capitalized capex amounted to ~Rs. 25,000 mn which includes –
• ~Rs. 14,500 mn for setting up of four greenfield production facilities at Prayagraj (UP), Buxar (Bihar), Damtal (Himachal) &
Mendipathar (Meghalaya).
• ~Rs. 1,200 mn for brownfield expansion in Sricity (India).
• ~Rs. 4,500 million in International territories (DRC – a CSD PET line and backward integration, Morocco – Snacks manufacturing
plant & South Africa – a CAN line).
• Balance capex comprises of visi-coolers, glass bottles, pallets, vehicles, etc..
• As on June 30, 2025, the CWIP of ~Rs. 6,000 mn are primarily towards balance capex in the phase II of above new greenfield plants in
India and snacks manufacturing plant in Zimbabwe.
Working Capital
• Working capital days remained steady at ~ 35 days as on 30 June 2025 as compared to ~ 33 days as on 30 June 2024.
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Performance Highlights (CY2019 – CY2024 & H1 CY2025)
(a PepsiCo franchisee)
REVENUE CAGR (2019-24) – 22.9%
71
65
88
n b
. s R
200
160
132
126
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 H1 2025
EBITDA CAGR (2019-24) – 26.6%
20.3%
18.6% 18.8%
EBITDA
EBITDA Margins (%)
21.2% 22.5% 23.5%
25.9%
14
12
17
36
28
47
33
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 H1 2025
55.00
45.00
35.00
25.00
15.00 n b 5.00 . s R (5.00)
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
PAT CAGR (2019-24) – 41.0% 32.00 28.50 25.00 21.50 18.00 14.50 11.00 n b 7.50 . s 4.00 R 0.50 (3.00)
6.6%
4
5
5.5%
2019
2020
PAT
PAT Margins
16.3%
13.1%
13.2%
26
21
21
11.8%
16
8.5%
7
2021
2022
2023
2024 H1 2025
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
NET WORTH CAGR (2019-24) – 37.9% 200.00
Net Worth
Net D/E
185
167
150.00
100.00
n 50.00 b
. s R -
36
0.8
42
0.7
52
0.7
34
1.0
71
0.7
0.0
0.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 H1 2025
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SUSTAINABILITY – Being Water Positive (CDP water rating: A-)
Increase ground water level
2x WRR
Reduce water usage (WUR)
Water consumed Per liter of beverage produced
-26%
by 2025
190+ Water bodies (ponds & check dams) maintained
* Steady state WUR was 1.54 times in 2023 and 1.50 times in 2024, the differential is on account of stabilization of 2 new greenfield plants in 2023 and 3 new greenfield plants in 2024.
Using only half of recharged water for manufacturing
1.89
1.70
1.57*
1.56*
1.40
2021
2022
2023
2024
150+
Process Improvements
2025 Target
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SUSTAINABILITY – Reducing Carbon Footprint (CDP climate rating: A)
Increase Renewable Energy
30% by 2030
Solar (Rooftop + Captive Power Solution) & Windmill RE Mix % & kWh million units
GHG Emissions
Net Zero
by 2050
GHG Emissions in million tons of CO2e per liter
125
79 (16%)
58 (13%)
21 (6%)
18 (7%)
CY2022
CY2023
CY2024
Scope 3
Scope 2
Scope 1
668.2
83.2
21.7
626.5
73.7
17.9
671.0
75.9
19.0
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025E
Note: The increase in GHG emissions is attributed to inorganic acquisitions in CY 2024.
2,000+ EV in trade for last mile
POSITIVE CLIMATE ACTIONS
375K+ Plantations (since 2020)
Efficient Visi Coolers – R290 (all new coolers starting 2023)
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SUSTAINABILITY – Circular Economy
(CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment rating A)
Increase Plastic Waste Recycle
Reduce Plastic Usage
Ahead of EPR Regulations
70%
80%
86%
88%
100%
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025E
rPET
~7,000 MT used in 2024
30% rPET mix in packaging by 2025
INDORAMA JV
Pepsi Zero Sugar and Sting energy come in rPET packaging
Packaging rationalization • Removal of pads (20k MT of paper
saving, equivalent to 400k trees)
•
Shrink film and label rationalization
(1.4 MT of material saving)
Closures by 20-25%
CSD/Juices/Water (2010 to-date)
Preforms by 10-20%
600ml to 2.25 liters (2010 to-date)
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Conference Call Details
(a PepsiCo franchisee)
Varun Beverages Limited Q2 & H1 CY2025 Earnings Conference Call
Time
• Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM IST
Conference dial-in Primary number
• +91 22 6280 1141 / +91 22 7115 8042
International Toll Free Number
• Hong Kong: 800 964 448
• Singapore: 800 101 2045
• UK: 0 808 101 1573
• USA: 1 866 746 2133
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About Us
(a PepsiCo franchisee)
Varun Beverages Limited (“VBL” or the “Company”) is a key player in beverage industry and one of the largest franchisee of PepsiCo in the world (outside USA). The Company produces and distributes a wide range of carbonated soft drinks (CSDs), as well as a large selection of non-carbonated beverages (NCBs), including packaged drinking water sold under trademarks owned by PepsiCo. PepsiCo CSD brands produced and sold by VBL include Pepsi, Pepsi Zero, Mountain Dew, Sting, Seven-Up, Mirinda, Seven-Up Nimbooz Masala Soda and Evervess. PepsiCo NCB brands produced and sold by the Company include Slice, Tropicana Juices (100% and Delight), Seven-Up Nimbooz, Gatorade as well as packaged drinking water under the brand Aquafina.
VBL has been associated with PepsiCo since the 1990s and have over three decades consolidated its business association with PepsiCo, increasing the number of licensed territories and sub-territories covered by the Company, producing and distributing a wider range of PepsiCo beverages, introducing various SKUs in the portfolio, and expanding the distribution network. As on date, VBL has been granted franchises for various PepsiCo products across 26 States and 6 Union Territories in India. India is the largest market and contributed ~72% of revenues from operations (net) in Fiscal 2024. VBL has also been granted the franchise for various PepsiCo products for the territories of Nepal, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini & DRC and distribution rights for Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique and Madagascar.
For more information about us, please visit www.varunbeverages.com or contact:
Raj Gandhi / Deepak Dabas / Manjit Singh Chadha Varun Beverages Ltd Tel: +91 124 4643100 / +91 9871100000 / +91 9810779979 E-mail: raj.gandhi@rjcorp.in deepak.dabas@rjcorp.in manjit.chadha@rjcorp.in
Anoop Poojari / Mitesh Jain CDR India Tel: +91 9833090434 / +91 9619444691 E-mail: anoop@cdr-india.com mitesh@cdr-india.com
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Thank You!