PepsiCo’s ₹5,700 Crore Bet on India’s Thirst for Growth

PepsiCo India has announced plans to invest around ₹5,700 crore in the country by 2030, with a strong focus on expanding its manufacturing footprint across strategic regions.

The company reported revenue of ₹9,798 crore in CY25, marking an 8.3% increase over CY24, while net profit grew 4.5% to ₹905 crore. The growth was largely driven by an 11% rise in the foods business, while the beverages segment recorded stable revenues despite a relatively weaker summer season. India continues to rank among the company’s top 13 global markets.

Speaking about the investment roadmap, Jagrut Kotecha said India presents a major long-term growth opportunity due to relatively low per capita consumption of snacks and beverages. He noted that the ₹5,700 crore investment will be deployed between 2025 and 2030 and will include expansion of the company’s concentrate plant in Madhya Pradesh, a new manufacturing facility in Assam, and recently acquired land in Tamil Nadu to strengthen the snacks manufacturing network in southern India.

Addressing broader economic challenges, Kotecha said geopolitical tensions in West Asia have created volatility and business headwinds. He added that over the past two years, the company has focused on improving cost optimisation, pricing strategy, channel management, manufacturing efficiency, and digital capabilities to better navigate uncertainty. He also highlighted persistent inflationary pressure, particularly in raw material costs, noting that while prices are currently being maintained, the company will continue reviewing the situation on a quarterly basis.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.