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SECTOR | 28 Jul 2026, 10:54PM

World Cup hydration breaks help Coca-Cola lift its annual forecasts

Business Standard

Increased consumption during the World Cup added to the momentum for Coca-Cola's trademark beverages and zero sugar sodas

India witnessed strong volume growth in June quarter, offers long-term growth opportunity: Coca-Cola says

Business Line | 28 Jul 2026, 09:31PM 1 more

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SECTOR | 27 Jul 2026, 09:09PM

Suvendu Adhikari appeals to migrant workers to return to Bengal, assures govt to ensure employment opportunities

Business Line

The Chief Minister said Amul will establish an ice cream manufacturing plant on 15 acres of land in North Bengal. Twelve tea gardens are expected to reopen within the next two months.

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SECTOR | 26 Jul 2026

Costa Coffee store count shrinks to 198 in India in FY26, revenue up 7%

Business Standard

British coffee chain brand Costa Coffee's store count in India shrunk to 198 outlets in FY26 from 220 a year ago, marking a first decline in over five years in a key market for the company, according to the latest annual report of its exclusive franchise partner Devyani International Ltd (DIL). Costa Coffee is owned by global beverage major The Coca-Cola Company. However, Costa Coffee's revenue was up 7 per cent year-on-year to Rs 212.5 crore in FY26. In FY25, sales/revenue from operations increased 30.76 per cent to Rs 198.5 crore, driven by store expansion, with the network growing to 220 outlets from 179. FY26 revenue saw growth despite the store count falling, underlining the shift from network-led growth to higher revenue per outlet. The net reduction of 22 cafes marks a break from Costa Coffee's expansion run since FY21, when it operated just 44 outlets in the country. The store count had risen every year since then -- to 55 in FY22, 112 in FY23, 179 in FY24 and 220 in FY25 -

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SECTOR | 20 Jul 2026

Coca-Cola appoints JPMorgan, Citi for India bottler IPO, sources say

Economic Times

Coca-Cola has appointed JPMorgan and Citi for its planned 2027 initial public offering. This significant move involves its majority-owned Indian bottling partner, Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings. The beverage giant is preparing for this listing and exploring a partial stake sale. This strategy aligns with other global firms tapping into India's growing equity markets. The IPO aims to monetize investments, attracting valuations richer than domestic markets.

Coca-Cola names JPMorgan, Citi as bankers for India bottling unit IPO

Business Line | 20 Jul 2026 1 more

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SECTOR | 19 Jul 2026

Amit Shah lays foundation stone for 700-crore Amul project in Bengal, says State witnessing new era of growth

Business Line

After virtually laying the foundation stone for the 700-crore Amul project at Sankrail in Howrah district, Shah said the transformation Bengal witnessed is unlike any political change seen elsewhere since Independence.

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SECTOR | 17 Jul 2026

MTR bets on protein breakfast trend with six-SKU plant-based range

Business Line

Speaking to businessline, Sunay Bhasin, CEO, MTR Foods, said the company expects protein to emerge as a key growth lever within its breakfast portfolio as Indian consumers become increasingly conscious about nutrition

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SECTOR | 24 Jun 2026

Coca-Cola's World Cup AI Avatar Showcases Brand's Cutting-edge AI Innovation

Business Line

Coca-Cola's World Cup AI Avatar Showcases Brand's Cutting-edge AI Innovation

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SECTOR | 17 Jun 2026

Pizza Hut struggles in India as Yum, franchisees seek revival strategy

Business Standard

As Yum Brands agrees to sell Pizza Hut globally, its Indian franchise partners Devyani International and Sapphire Foods are grappling with weak demand and negative same-store sales growth

Pizza Hut sold to LongRange Capital and Yum China for $2.7 billion

Business Standard | 17 Jun 2026 2 more

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SECTOR | 08 Jun 2026

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SECTOR | 05 Jun 2026

Fans barred from carrying refillable water bottles into World Cup venues

Business Standard

FIFA has made a late change of policy to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament's 16 stadiums across North America including some with limited or no shade from the sun. The "Stadium Code of Conduct" update was criticised on Thursday by an English fan group, which argued FIFA had given assurances on carrying empty plastic bottles to fill with freely available water at a tournament where heat and extreme weather are expected to be a factor. "Naturally, the immediate thought from supporters is this is just the latest money grab," the Free Lions fan group said in a statement. Water, sodas and juices sold at World Cup stadiums are supplied exclusively by long-time FIFA sponsor Coca-Cola when the tournament starts next Thursday. Andrew Giuliani, who is the executive director of the White House Task Force for this year's World Cup, said conversations are ongoing with FIFA about the decision. "Certainly, understanding that fans with bottles - if anyt