Central Ground Water Authority declared Arajiline block, where the bottling plant in located, as "over exploited" in 2011
Every summer, Sudhir Gautam makes a pilgrimage to Sachin Tendulkar's Mumbai home, carrying a box of Muzaffarpur litchis from his home town in Bihar, a gesture sweeter than the fruit itself.
Phillipines, India, spoil Coca-Cola's party
When I interviewed Alishan Sharafu as a 14-year-old schoolboy following his huge scores in domestic matches, he told me he wanted to bat like A B de Villiers.
eKOCool is a chest cooler that operates exclusively through solar energy, and has a capacity to store two crates (48 no) of 300 ml Coca-Cola glass bottles.
India was the key contributor to brand-wise sales of the company, too.
Coca-Cola's journey in India mirrors the country's growth, rising consumption and a vibrant middle class.
Ringing in changes at key senior positions, Coca Cola India is in the process of repatriating Indians from overseas postings, including China, Sri Lanka, Denmark and Atlanta.
Coca-Cola is bullish about its India operations after recording one of its highest growth numbers in the October-December 2009 quarter
Having bucked the slump, Coca-Cola India's growth continues to be robust. Atul Singh, CEO & president of the company, is betting big on the country's potential to emerge as its top five markets in the world.
The company has done a lot to promote 'Open Happiness'.
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.
Replying to a question on the recent spate of protests and riots, Coca-Cola's Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Quincey said, "If there are disruptions in the functioning of a society, there will be some degree of problems for all businesses." "India is a vibrant democracy and it needs to work out what is going on. It is hoped that things get worked out in an appropriate democratic manner," he added.
Rahul also said the founders of Ford, Mercedes and Honda were 'mechanics'
In one of its single biggest investments, beverage major Coca Cola and its partners will invest $2 billion (around Rs 10,000 crore) over the next five years to enhance its operations in India and set up a new plant.
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.
The state government's move comes following stiff opposition.
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.
Coca-Cola India has kicked-off its summer campaign in style, lining up a slew of advertising campaigns and bringing back actor Aamir Khan in a new TV commercial.
Currently, Kini is vice-president (marketing) for Coca-Cola's global juice business.
"India is strategic market. We had announced an investment plan of $250 million, to be invested over the three years. Those plans are intact," Coca Cola India president and CEO Atul Singh told reporters. The company would continue to invest on infrastructure and bottling line as required, he added.
Coca-Cola will, apart from the coming World Cup in England and Wales, feature as the exclusive non-alcoholic beverage partner at all major ICC events -- men's and women's T20 World Cups in Australia in 2020, ICC Women's World Cup 2021 in New Zealand... Also, the World Cup 2023, to be hosted by India.
Caffeine levels in energy drinks cause of new discord.
Coca Cola India said on Wednesday it is exploring the option of sourcing orange pulp for its recently launched juice drink Minute Maid Pulpy Orange from India itself.
Mondelez, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestle India have been working on bringing down the sugar, salt, and sodium content.
Coca-Cola India on Wednesday said it has reduced the overall costs by up to 40 per cent per case over the last three years and that the launch of smaller five-rupee pack has reaped rich dividends in terms of sales.
Two years after slashing prices to push volumes, Coca-Cola India on Wednesday increased prices on 200 ml and 300 ml bottles by Re 1.
After Sanju's success, Ranbir has been charging Rs 6 crore to Rs 8 crore per brand per year.
Both PepsiCo's 'Youngistaan' brand ambassadors -- Virender Sehwag, captain of Delhi Daredevils, and Ishant Sharma, member of Kolkata Knight Riders -- have been formally present at various promotional activities for arch-rival Coca-Cola India, simply because Coca-Cola is the associate sponsor and the official pouring partner for both Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders.
Most actors usually face obscurity after a fade-out from the limelight.
Thums Up moves away from its individualistic, masculine positioning to be the flag bearer of daredevilry, a la Mountain Dew.
Coca-Cola India invites you to participate in the Coca-Cola Truly Yours promotion.
Coca-Cola India will unveil its new advertising campaign 'Piyo Thanda, Jiyo Thanda' on April 3, featuring Bollywood heartthrobs Aishwarya Rai and Vivek Oberoi.\n\n\n\n
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.
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