Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD
Get unlimited access to 10,000+ magazines, newspapers and Premium stories for just
Try GOLD - Free
Coke bottler sees ₹7k cr revenue in FY26
The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar
|August 25, 2025
SLMG Beverages, one of Coca-Cola's bottlers in India, is targeting revenues of ₹7,000 crore in FY26, backed by expanding manufacturing capacity and focus on sustainable growth.
The Lucknow-headquartered company operates eight modern manufacturing facilities across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttarakhand, has been stepping up investments in new plants and distribution networks.
Vivek Ladhani, director, SLMG, acknowledged EBITDA margins remain under pressure due to rationalisation and fresh investments but expects to stabilise in medium term, with margins returning to 18-20%.
Until recently, SLMG was the largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in India. That changed after the Bhartias of Jubilant Group acquired 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, Coca-Cola India's bottling arm, giving them control of southern and western markets.
This story is from the August 25, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar
The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar
Autoimmune complication: Fight goes on even after hosp discharge
WEEKS after the gruelling fever breaks and the abdominal cramps finally fade, most Shigella patients celebrate their return to normalcy.
2 mins
June 16, 2026
The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar
Merchandise exports rise 18% to $45.2 billion in May
DESPITE the ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, India's merchandise trade deficit remained largely stable compared with April and narrowed marginally from a year ago, according to government data released on Monday.
1 min
June 16, 2026
The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar
CJP founder manhandled at Jaipur protest, sparks row
COCKROACH Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was slapped and manhandled during a protest meeting in Jaipur on Monday, turning a planned peaceful demonstration into a confrontation.
1 mins
June 16, 2026
The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar
Cong slams govt, says Pak has got regional influence
THE Congress on Monday attacked the Modi government over its handling of the foreign policy, saying Pakistan seems to have acquired a new regional and global influence, and this coupled with China’s embedding in Pakistan’s strategic apparatus, poses a formidable geopolitical challenge for India.
1 min
June 16, 2026
The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar
Ensure neat NEET re-test: Home secy to states
UNION Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Monday chaired a review meeting to assess the preparedness of state governments and Union Territories (UTs) for the NEET (UG) re-examination 2026, with special focus on student convenience, security arrangements and maintaining the integrity of the examination process.
1 min
June 16, 2026
The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar
Centre taking measures to attract more foreign capital, says Sitharaman
FINANCE minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that attracting more foreign capital is the need of the hour and the government is taking a calibrated approach accordingly.
1 min
June 16, 2026
The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar
Great Es-Cape: Verde joy at Spain's expense
First-timers put body and mind on the line; hold 2010 champions to 0-0 draw at Atlanta Stadium. Swaroop Swaminathan tries to chronicle their journey to the world’s biggest stage...
3 mins
June 16, 2026
The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar
CBI reopens R G Kar rape-murder case of doctor, visits hospital
A team of CBI officers on Monday visited the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata as part of a fresh probe into the rape and murder case of a PGT doctor at her workplace back on August 9, 2024.
1 min
June 16, 2026
The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar
Exam refund racket busted in Gujarat, Bihar student hacks into 350 accounts
THE cyber crime unit of the Gujarat Police has busted a NEET refund racket, in which a Bihar-based BSc student allegedly hacked into the accounts of hundreds of aspirants, changed their bank details and tried to divert examination refund money into own account.
1 mins
June 16, 2026
The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar
Sarvam raises $234 million in Series B funding round
ARTIFICIAL intelligence startup Sarvam has secured $234 million in the first tranche of its planned $300 million Series B funding round at a post-money valuation of $1.5 billion.
1 min
June 16, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size