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SECTOR | 02 Nov 2025

HCCBL expects growth in FY26 despite disruptions in H1; 4 Jubilant nominees join board

Business Line

The board of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd (HCCBL) has been reconstituted after the parent entity, The Coca-Cola Company, divested a 40% stake to Jubilant Bhartia Group

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 21 Nov, 2025.

HCCBL expects growth despite H1 disruptions; 4 Jubilant nominees join board

Business Standard | 02 Nov 2025

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SECTOR | 02 Nov 2025

Monsoon rains dampen Coca-Cola, PepsiCo beverage sales in India

Business Standard

Heavy rainfall and an extended monsoon dragged down beverage sales for Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Varun Beverages, and Dabur during the September quarter as consumer demand softened

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 21 Nov, 2025.

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SECTOR | 29 Oct 2025, 03:16PM

Amway to invest $12 mn in India to enhance physical presence

Business Line

The fresh investment is primarily focused on "stores around the country, where our Amway business owners can bring their communities, their customers to experience products, to have training sessions and a place for them to gather as well"

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 21 Nov, 2025.

India is a dynamic market that will be key driver for future growth: Amway Global CEO

Business Line | 29 Oct 2025, 01:31PM

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SECTOR | 28 Oct 2025, 09:43PM

MTR-Parent Orkla India Raises Rs 500 Crore From Anchor Investors Prior To IPO Launch

NDTV Profit

Six domestic mutual funds have applied through 13 schemes to acquire stake in Orkla India.

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 21 Nov, 2025.

MTR-Eastern owner Orkla India launches 1,668- crore IPO in 695-730 band

Business Line | 28 Oct 2025, 12:40PM

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SECTOR | 24 Oct 2025

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages FY25 profit slumps 73% to 756 crore

Business Standard

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd, the bottling arm of beverage major Coca-Cola in India, reported a 73 per cent decline in net profit to Rs 756.64 crore in FY2024-25. Its revenue from operations dropped by 9 per cent to Rs 12,751.29 crore, according to a regulatory filing by the company. Its total income, which includes other income, was up 9.63 per cent to Rs 12,864.36 crore for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025, according to financial data accessed through the business intelligence platform Tofler. Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd (HCCBL) net profit was at Rs 2,808.31 crore and its revenue from operations was at 14,021.55 crore in the year-ago period. The company had a higher base in FY24 due to gains resulting from the divestment of its bottling operations in Rajasthan, Bihar, the North-East, and parts of West Bengal to its existing bottlers - Kandhari Global Beverages, SLMG Beverages, and Moon Beverages, respectively - on a going concern basis through a slump sale.

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 21 Nov, 2025.

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages net profit down 73% in FY25

Business Line | 24 Oct 2025

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SECTOR | 24 Oct 2025

Pizza Hut In A Pickle? Indian Operator Sapphire Foods Halts Expansion Amid Weak Growth

NDTV Profit

In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, Pizza Hut's SSSG slipped 8% year-on-year, festering more from a 3% drop in the same quarter last year.

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 21 Nov, 2025.

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SECTOR | 23 Oct 2025

MTR Foods' parent company, Orkla India, gears up for around 1,650 cr IPO

Business Line

The public offering will consist of 2,28,43,004 equity shares with a face value of 1 each

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 21 Nov, 2025.

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SECTOR | 21 Oct 2025

Inclement weather impacts beverage major Coca Cola's India Q3 performance

Business Standard

"In India, volumes declined as our business was impacted by inclement weather," Henrique Braun, chief operating officer at the Coca Cola Company told analysts on a post results call on Tuesday

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 21 Nov, 2025.

Coca-Cola says India biz saw volume decline due to inclement weather in September quarter

Business Line | 21 Oct 2025

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SECTOR | 17 Oct 2025

Coca-Cola said to mull $1 billion IPO of Indian bottling arm

Business Line

The company has met with bankers in recent weeks to discuss the possible initial public offering of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 21 Nov, 2025.

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SECTOR | 15 Oct 2025

Lotte appoints Debabrata Mukherjee as MD for Havmor Ice Cream business

Business Standard

LOTTE India Corporation on Wednesday announced the appointment of Debabrata Mukherjee as Managing Director for its Havmor Ice Cream business. Mukherjee will head the Ice Cream Division under Havmor Ice Cream, according to a statement issued by Lotte India Corporation. Lotte India Corporation is part of South Korean multinational food company Lotte Wellfood Co. In his new role, Mukherjee will lead the strategic direction and business growth of LOTTE India's ice cream portfolio, steering innovation and expansion for Havmor Ice Cream, the company said. Mukherjee has over three decades of experience in leadership, business strategy, marketing and innovation. Prior to this, he served as the Managing Director and CEO of Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Ltd. He has also held senior leadership roles at The Coca-Cola Company across India, South Korea, and South-West Asia for 20 years. Lotte India Corporation, already well recognised in India for its iconic Choco Pie and candy portfolio, and

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 21 Nov, 2025.