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A peek into the future plans of Coca-Cola

A peek into the future plans of Coca-Cola

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Since he took over as president of Coca-Cola's India and Southwest Asia business a year ago, T Krishnakumar, popularly known as KK, has focused on bringing agility to the company amid heightened competition.

What Venkatesh Kini plans to do after quitting Coca-Cola

What Venkatesh Kini plans to do after quitting Coca-Cola

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Kini, is set to return to the United States in June, and will launch his venture in the environment space.

Coca Cola to invest $5 billion in India by 2020

Coca Cola to invest $5 billion in India by 2020

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Betting big on India, beverages giant Coca-Cola on Tuesday said it, along with partners, would more than double investments in the country to $5 billion (about Rs 28,000 crore) by 2020.

Pepsi, Coca-Cola's Indian knights to lock horns in key markets

Pepsi, Coca-Cola's Indian knights to lock horns in key markets

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

It's Sanjeev Chadha, named Pepsi's chief executive for Asia, W Asia & Africa, versus Coca-Cola's Atul Singh.

8 Countries That Drink The Most Coke

8 Countries That Drink The Most Coke

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Which are the countries that consume the most Coke in the world, according to World Population Review 2025 data?

Spain Vs Argentina FIFA World Cup Final Shatters US Viewership Records

Spain Vs Argentina FIFA World Cup Final Shatters US Viewership Records

Rediff.com7 days ago

The FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina garnered nearly 63 million viewers in the United States, setting new viewership records and highlighting football's increasing popularity in the country.

Investors Mistake Parle Industries for Melody Toffee Maker, Stock Surges

Investors Mistake Parle Industries for Melody Toffee Maker, Stock Surges

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Shares of Parle Industries Ltd surged by 5% after Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Melody toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Indian Women's Hockey Team Sharpen Goalkeeping Skills

Indian Women's Hockey Team Sharpen Goalkeeping Skills

Rediff.com4 May 2026

The Indian women's hockey team's goalkeepers attended a special camp led by Ireland's David Williamson, focusing on technical skills and tactical awareness in preparation for upcoming international tournaments.

Indian Women's Hockey Team Gears Up For Australia Tour

Indian Women's Hockey Team Gears Up For Australia Tour

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The Indian women's hockey team will tour Australia for a four-match series from May 21 to June 3 as part of its preparations for next month's Nation's Cup in New Zealand, which is a pathway to the elite FIH Pro League.

Atul Singh: Coca-Cola's sunshine man

Atul Singh: Coca-Cola's sunshine man

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Many say that Atul SIngh has been plain lucky to show heady growth for the company.

Emerging markets keep Coca-Cola bubbling

Emerging markets keep Coca-Cola bubbling

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

However, the world's largest non-alcoholic drinks company said that it remained well-placed to face any slowing in US consumer demand, as it reported results supported by strong international growth.

Sabalenka, Kyrgios relishing 'Battle of the Sexes' challenge

Sabalenka, Kyrgios relishing 'Battle of the Sexes' challenge

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Sunday's showdown between four-times Grand Slam champion Sabalenka and former world number 13 Kyrgios is seen by many as entertainment, but critics believe it risks undermining women's tennis by trivialising decades of progress toward equality.

Hanumankind lights up Colombo ahead of India-Pak clash

Hanumankind lights up Colombo ahead of India-Pak clash

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

The atmosphere at the R Premadasa Stadium reached a fever pitch on Sunday evening as rapper Hanumankind delivered a high-energy performance ahead of the much-awaited India-Pakistan clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

The Sugar Truth Behind 7 Popular Drinks

The Sugar Truth Behind 7 Popular Drinks

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

As per www.rethinksugarydrink.org.au, this is the sugar content in your fave drinks...

Watch: Asha Bhosle's Last Concert

Watch: Asha Bhosle's Last Concert

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The voice of one of India's greatest playback singers may have fallen silent, but her music is anything but gone. It lives on in the airwaves, in our memories, in moments we return to without even realising.

Battle of cola giants: And the winner is...

Battle of cola giants: And the winner is...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

While Coca-Cola India improved its profit margin during the year, arch rival PepsiCo's margin was far lower. Coca-Cola India, which does not manufacture or market any products, gets majority of its revenue from royalty incomes against ownership of formulations for key products. Over the years, PepsiCo's operating revenue has come down significantly, as it kept divesting bottling plants to its franchise partners.

Apple topples Coca-Cola to emerge as world's best brand

Apple topples Coca-Cola to emerge as world's best brand

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Let's take a look at some of the biggest names in the globe.

Kerala, Karnataka ban cola sale

Kerala, Karnataka ban cola sale

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

The Kerala government on Wednesday banned the production and sale of Coca-Cola and Pepsi in the state.

Sabalenka, Kyrgios Blast Critics Of Battle Of The Sexes

Sabalenka, Kyrgios Blast Critics Of Battle Of The Sexes

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios defended their controversial "Battle of the Sexes" match and said they failed to understand why an exhibition aimed at showcasing tennis drew so much negativity from the tennis community.

Colas bring out the white flag

Colas bring out the white flag

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Cola case hearing on Fri

Cola case hearing on Fri

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

The Kerala high court on Thursday referred the petitions filed by PepsiCo and Coca Cola, seeking to quash the government order imposing a ban on the manfacture and sale of their products, to a division bench.

Disclose pesticide content in colas: SC

Disclose pesticide content in colas: SC

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

Saying that the consumer has the right to know what he consumes, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed two petitions filed by soft drink giants, Pepsi and Coca-Cola.

Sabalenka Vows To Prove Kyrgios Wrong In Epic Battle Of Sexes!

Sabalenka Vows To Prove Kyrgios Wrong In Epic Battle Of Sexes!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Women's World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will take on Australian maverick Nick Kyrgios in a 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match in Dubai on December 28, organisers announced on Tuesday.

Cola, beverage, ice cream makers expect surge in sales as temp soars

Cola, beverage, ice cream makers expect surge in sales as temp soars

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

With a gradual rise in temperature and the start of heatwave, FMCG and dairy firms selling cola-based fizz drinks, juices, mineral water, ice creams and milk-based beverages expect a spike in sales and have ramped up their production and stocks to meet the anticipated consumer demand. The makers are launching new products keeping in mind the evolving consumer preferences and also investing substantially on promotions and expansion of the channels this season, company executives of beverage and ice cream makers said. Beverages major PepsiCo said summer months are naturally the most favourable season for its category and it is "optimistic" that its portfolio of brands will continue to delight consumers during the period.

Kyrgios overpowers Sabalenka in Battle of the Sexes

Kyrgios overpowers Sabalenka in Battle of the Sexes

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes' showdown

Why is South India consuming more cola than North?

Why is South India consuming more cola than North?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

The region constituted more than 31percent of the segment's total sales volume in 2016.

Cola sales unaffected

Cola sales unaffected

Rediff.com7 Aug 2003

Colas had pesticide, CSE correct: JPC

Colas had pesticide, CSE correct: JPC

Rediff.com4 Feb 2004

The JPC on soft drinks has upheld findings of CSE that 12 branded products of Pepsi and Coca-Cola it examined did contain pesticide residues and asked the government to formulate stringent quality norms for carbonated drinks.

Anti-cola violence 'natural,' says Kerala CM

Anti-cola violence 'natural,' says Kerala CM

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

The chief minister said the protests were a 'natural response' by people who were facing a water crisis because of the cola companies.

Colleges may ban colas in Gujarat

Colleges may ban colas in Gujarat

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

Cola majors ready for busy season

Cola majors ready for busy season

Rediff.com5 Dec 2003

Companies Join Battle Against Sugar, Salt

Companies Join Battle Against Sugar, Salt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Mondelez, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestle India have been working on bringing down the sugar, salt, and sodium content.

Andhra Pradesh asks IPM to examine colas

Andhra Pradesh asks IPM to examine colas

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

In the wake of reports of heavy pesticide residues in colas, the Andhra Pradesh government has asked the Institute of Preventive Medicine to analyse their contents with the assistance of Central Food Technology and Research Institute in Karnataka.

Court upholds cola ban in Kerala

Court upholds cola ban in Kerala

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

In a blow to the soft drinks majors Coca-Cola and Pepsi, the Kerala High Court on Friday declined to stay the government order banning the manufacture and sale of their products in the state.

Coke gets nod to produce energy drinks in India

Coke gets nod to produce energy drinks in India

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Coca-Cola has received clearance from the government to manufacture energy drinks in the country.

Soon you can taste the thunder overseas!

Soon you can taste the thunder overseas!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

India's largest cola brand Thums Up to make international debut in March

Cola ban not to put off investors

Cola ban not to put off investors

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

Defending the decision to ban Coca Cola and Pepsi, Kerala Law Minister M Vijayakumar on Tuesday said it reflected the LDF government's social commitment and there was no justification to dub it as a move that would discourage investors.

Fizzy war: Big Cola set to take on Coke, Pepsi

Fizzy war: Big Cola set to take on Coke, Pepsi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

India is the fourth Asian country where the Latin American brand is trying its luck.

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The American, who moved from US Navy to the corporate world, is considered best suited for this role because of her understanding of both production and distribution. Arnab Dutta & Viveat Susan Pinto report.

Coke's Gujarat plant in troubled waters

Coke's Gujarat plant in troubled waters

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

After rows over water usage at its plants in Kerala and Uttar Pradesh, it is now the turn of its Gujarat factory.