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Goldman Sachs says Britannia could see biggest cost impact as sugar prices continue to soar

Rising sugar prices are raising concerns over higher input costs for consumer companies, with Goldman Sachs identifying Britannia Industries as the most exposed among companies it covers. Nestle India and Varun Beverages could also face pressure. Tight global supplies, festive demand and adverse weather conditions are driving the commodity’s sharp…

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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday

Indian equities reversed morning gains to close sharply lower, with Sensex falling 183 points and Nifty declining 0.52%. IT stocks weakened on visa concerns, offsetting gains in banks and metals. Technical signals pointed to continued range-bound trading and caution.

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Stocks in news: Groww, Tata Motors PV, Cipla, Varun Beverages and Axis Bank

The Indian equity market experienced a positive turnaround on Tuesday, August 25, highlighted by the Nifty 50 making a robust recovery. Anticipation builds for Wednesday as Groww gears up for a significant block deal, while Cipla faces new USFDA inspectional observations. In other news, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles is set…

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Varun Beverages forays into alcohol business, names ex-Diageo executive Prathmesh Mishra to lead new unit

Varun Beverages will enter the alcoholic drinks market with a new subsidiary. The company appointed a former Diageo executive to lead this new venture. This move signifies a significant diversification into a new product category. Varun Beverages also plans a joint venture in Tunisia for beverage production. These strategic expansions…

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Helios Flexi Cap Fund hikes exposure in Swiggy, Paytm and 12 others; adds SBI Funds Management, 4 more

Samir Arora-backed Helios Flexi Cap Fund increased exposure to Swiggy, Paytm and 20 other stocks in July, while adding SBI Funds Management and four others to its portfolio. The fund also exited Varun Beverages and India Shelter Finance, while trimming its holdings in MCX and BSE during the month.

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Varun Beverages shares jump 3% after Q1 PAT rises 15%, revenue grows 20%

Varun Beverages reported a 15% profit and 20% revenue increase in Q1 FY2027. Consolidated sales volumes grew by nearly 20% driven by India and international markets. Gross margins expanded while depreciation and finance costs rose due to acquisitions. The company also announced a strategic alliance to introduce the Calpis brand.…

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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday

Indian equities ended lower on Tuesday as Sensex and Nifty erased early gains after a sharp rally. Analysts cited cautious sentiment ahead of global central bank meetings, while IT stocks outperformed and Nifty remained range-bound near key technical levels.

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Varun Beverages shares fall 5% as Q2 margins shrink after Twizza acquisition in South Africa; net profit rises 15%

Varun Beverages shares fell 5% after the Pepsi bottler reported a 76-basis-point contraction in Q2 CY2026 EBITDA margin to 27.7%, weighed down by the consolidation of South Africa's Twizza business. Despite the margin pressure, revenue from operations rose 20.4% year-on-year to Rs 8,451.23 crore, driven by strong volume growth across…

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Japan's Asahi taps Varun Beverages to make India debut with 'CALPIS'

Japan's Asahi Group is bringing its CALPIS brand to India through a partnership with Varun Beverages Limited. This marks Asahi's entry into India's non-alcoholic, non-carbonated beverage market. Varun Beverages will handle manufacturing, distribution, and sales. CALPIS is expected to launch in India by the second half of 2026. The brand…

The Economic Times

Coke's $10B India IPO Plan Pops the Top on Hidden Value

The Coca-Cola Company plans to spin off its Indian bottling unit to unlock massive latent equity value and drive long-term structural margin expansion.

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Eternal to Minda Corp: Axis Securities picks 15 stocks for June, sees up to 44% upside in top ideas

Axis Securities retained a bullish view on Indian equities and recommended 15 stocks for June across market capitalisations, with potential upside of up to 44%. The brokerage favours banking, telecom and capital goods sectors, while remaining cautious on IT. It expects market corrections to offer opportunities to accumulate quality businesses.

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Varun Beverages, PepsiCo India extend bottling pact till 2049, gets wider business freedom

Varun Beverages Ltd. has extended its exclusive bottling and trademark license agreement with PepsiCo Inc. in India until April 30, 2049, replacing the previous term ending in 2039. The revised agreement also removes a key restriction, allowing VBL to pursue businesses outside of PepsiCo operations, signaling a deepening strategic partnership.

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