VBL
Varun Beverages Limited
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₹414
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Industry
Other Beverages
Market Cap
140034.05 Cr
Filing History
Recent corporate announcements and filings for VBL
Business Update
Positive
2026-08-25 16:23
- Board approved incorporation of a wholly-owned Indian subsidiary (KIVA Spirits and Company Limited) for Ready to Drink (RTD), Alcoholic Beverages and allied products. Its proposed paid-up capital is ₹9 Crore.
- Mr. Prathmesh Mishra was appointed as CEO & Managing Director for the new Indian subsidiary.
- Approved incorporation of a joint venture company in Tunisia (75% held by Varun Beverages Limited) for production and distribution of beverages including carbonated soft drinks, juices, water and dairy.
Business Update
Neutral
2026-08-17 20:30
- Varun Beverages Limited announced the completion of the merger of its step-down subsidiary, Twizza Proprietary Limited, with its subsidiary, The Beverage Company Proprietary Limited.
- Consequently, Twizza has ceased to be a step-down subsidiary of the Company.
- This updates an earlier disclosure dated July 2, 2026, regarding the approved merger.
Business Update
Positive
2026-08-11 17:30
- Varun Beverages Limited (VBL) received a voluntarily assigned ESG Rating of '63' for FY 2026 from NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Limited, improving from '62' in FY 2025.
Routine
Neutral
2026-08-10 14:14
New Filing detected. See link for details.
Business Update
Positive
2026-08-04 20:02
- Varun Beverages reported strong Q2 CY2026 performance with consolidated sales volume growing by 19.8% and net revenue from operations increasing by 20.4%. Consolidated EBITDA grew by 17.2% to ₹23,430.4 million, and PAT increased by 15.1% to ₹15,253.6 million.
- EBITDA margin stood at 27.7% in Q2, with a 76bps YoY decline primarily due to the consolidation of Twizza business (which operates at lower margins), though India's EBITDA margins improved by 38bps.
- An interim dividend of ₹0.50 per share was approved. CRISIL reaffirmed the company's long-term rating at AAA stable.
- The company extended its exclusive bottling and trademark license agreement with PepsiCo in India until April 2049, providing greater operational flexibility.
- Strategic alliances include the introduction of the CALPIS brand in India with Asahi Group Holdings and the acquisition of Devyani Food Industries (Kenya) Limited to expand GTM in Africa.
- New categories like Value-Added Dairy and Nimbooz are growing over 40% and 30% respectively.
- Management expressed confidence in sustaining 20%+ growth in India (post-March, excluding April due to El Nino effects) and maintaining margins despite international cost increases, driven by expanded capacities, diversified portfolio, and distribution network.
Business Update
Positive
2026-08-04 16:45
- Varun Beverages (Zimbabwe) (Private) Limited, a subsidiary, incorporated a joint venture company named "Varun Beverages Holding (Zimbabwe) (Private) Limited" in Zimbabwe on August 3, 2026.
- The subsidiary holds 70% shareholding in the new JV.
Business Update
Positive
2026-08-01 13:04
- VBL Industries (Kenya) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary, successfully completed the acquisition of Devyani Food Industries (Kenya) Limited's value-added dairy beverages, juices, and packaged drinking water business.
- The acquisition was for a consideration of USD 32 Million and is effective from August 1, 2026.
Business Update
Neutral
2026-07-28 17:01
- Audio recording of Investors & Analysts Conference Call held on July 28, 2026, is available.
- The call followed the declaration of Unaudited Financial Results for the Quarter and Half Year ended June 30, 2026.
Financials
Positive
2026-07-28 12:31
- The Board approved Unaudited Financial Results (Standalone and Consolidated) for the Quarter and Half Year ended June 30, 2026.
- A 2nd interim dividend of ₹0.50 per Equity Share for the Financial Year 2026 was declared.
- The Record Date for determining entitlement for the dividend is August 1, 2026, with payment on and from August 4, 2026.
Financials
Positive
2026-07-28 12:24
- Consolidated Revenue ₹84,512.3 mn vs ₹70,173.7 mn (▲20.4% YoY)
- EBITDA ₹23,430.4 mn vs ₹19,987.7 mn (▲17.2% YoY)
- PAT ₹15,253.6 mn vs ₹13,254.9 mn (▲15.1% YoY)
- EBITDA Margin 27.7% vs 28.5% (▼76bps)
- Extended exclusive bottling and trademark license agreement with PepsiCo in India until April 2049, removing prior SPV restriction.
- Entered a strategic alliance with Asahi Group Holdings to introduce the 'CALPIS' brand in India.
- Acquired the business of Devyani Food Industries (Kenya) Limited for USD 32 million.
- Board approved an interim dividend of ₹0.50 per share (25% of face value).
Financials
Positive
2026-07-28 12:13
- Consolidated Revenue ₹86,505.70 million vs ₹71,630.21 million (▲21% YoY)
- EBITDA ₹23,387.54 million vs ₹19,975.84 million (▲17% YoY)
- PAT ₹15,253.55 million vs ₹13,254.88 million (▲15% YoY)
- EBITDA Margin 27.03% vs 27.89% (▼86bps)
- Board approved 2nd interim dividend of ₹0.50 per Equity Share, with August 1, 2026, as the record date.
- Extended Exclusive Bottling Agreement with PepsiCo Inc. until April 30, 2049.
- Completed acquisition of Twizza Proprietary Limited and agreed to acquire Crickley Dairy Proprietary Limited in South Africa, expanding business in the region.
- Entered into a business alliance with Asahi Group Holdings to introduce the CALPIS brand in India.
Business Update
Neutral
2026-07-22 10:00
- Concall Schedule
- Concall Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- Concall Time: 2:30 P.M. (IST)
- Purpose: To discuss Q2 & H1 CY 2026 earnings results.
Governance
Positive
2026-07-20 13:02
- Varun Beverages Limited appointed Mr. Sarabjeet Singh Gujral as Chief Human Resources Officer.
- Mr. Srinivasan Sourirajan was appointed as Chief Manufacturing Officer.
- Both appointments are effective July 20, 2026.
Governance
Positive
2026-07-20 13:02
- Varun Beverages Limited announced the appointment of two Senior Management Personnel.
- Mr. Sarabjeet Singh Gujral has been appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer.
- Mr. Srinivasan Sourirajan has been appointed as Chief Manufacturing Officer.
- The appointments are effective from July 20, 2026.
Governance
Negative
2026-07-07 16:40
CRITICAL RED FLAG DETECTED
- Varun Beverages Limited announced the resignation of Mr. Sanjay Mukherjee, Chief Supply Chain Officer (Senior Management Personnel).
- Mr. Mukherjee was relieved from his duties effective July 7, 2026, due to personal reasons.
Business Update
Positive
2026-07-06 16:21
- VBL Kenya, a subsidiary, acquired Devyani Food Industries (Kenya) Limited's dairy, juice, and water business for USD 32 Million (~INR 3,050 million).
- This acquisition strengthens VBL's Kenya presence and facilitates launching new carbonated soft drinks by August 1, 2026.
Business Update
Positive
2026-07-02 15:47
- Varun Beverages Limited's subsidiary, The Beverage Company Proprietary Limited (Bevco), and step-down subsidiary, Twizza Proprietary Limited (Twizza), approved their merger in South Africa.
- Rationale for merger: To enable synergies of business operations and optimization of operational cost.
- Twizza's turnover for FY ended June 30, 2025, was ZAR 1,695 Million, and Bevco's consolidated turnover was ZAR 4,818 Million.
- No change in the shareholding pattern of Varun Beverages Limited is expected.
Ownership
Neutral
2026-07-01 15:54
- Allotment of 1,68,750 Equity Shares of face value Rs. 2/- each to eligible employees under ESOP 2016 on July 1, 2026.
- Post-allotment, total paid-up shares increased from 3,38,22,96,144 to 3,38,24,64,894.
Routine
Neutral
2026-06-25 11:43
- Intimation regarding closure of Trading Window for Varun Beverages Limited (VBL).
- The trading window will be closed from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, until 48 hours after the declaration of financial results for the Quarter and Half Year ending June 30, 2026.
Business Update
Positive
2026-06-18 10:57
- Varun Beverages Limited (VBL) has formed a business alliance with Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. to introduce the 'Calpis' brand of ready-to-drink, non-alcohol/non-carbonated dairy-based products in India.
- The launch of 'Calpis' (Original and Mango flavors) is expected in the second half of 2026 or thereafter.
- Under the alliance, Asahi Group will provide product development and technical support, while Varun Beverages will handle manufacturing, distribution, and sales in the Indian market.
Business Update
Neutral
2026-05-26 16:48
Varun Beverages Limited will participate in investor meetings on June 3 & 4, 2026, in Mumbai. Management representatives Mr. Raj Gandhi and Mr. Deepak Dabas will meet with groups of investors at the Bofa, Morgan Stanley, and Citi India conferences. The company stated that no unpublished price sensitive information will be shared during these meetings.
Business Update
Positive
2026-05-21 19:51
Varun Beverages Limited (VBL) and PepsiCo Inc. have entered into a revised Exclusive Bottling Appointment and Trademark License Agreement (EBA) for India. The EBA has been extended for a term up to April 30, 2049, from the earlier term of April 30, 2039. Additionally, a previous restriction limiting VBL to act solely as an SPV for PepsiCo business has been removed, providing greater operational flexibility.
Business Update
Neutral
2026-05-11 16:50
Varun Beverages Limited (VBL) announced its participation in a group investor meeting at the Motilal Oswal-Annual Singapore Corporate Day in Singapore on May 19, 2026. The meeting will be attended by Mr. Raj Gandhi and Mr. Deepak Dabas from management. The company confirmed that no unpublished price sensitive information will be shared during the meeting.
Business Update
Positive
2026-05-04 12:05
Management expressed strong confidence for continued double-digit growth over the next 5-10 years in India, driven by robust consumption, aggressive distribution expansion (aiming for half a million new outlets this year), and strong performance of new products like energy drinks and dairy. The company is well-prepared for potential inflationary pressures with strategic raw material inventory and operational efficiencies from new, larger plants (3-4 year payback, 30% RoCE). International business growth (21.4%) is bolstered by Twizza and Crickley Dairy acquisitions in South Africa, projected to add approximately Rs. 1,000 crore in consolidated revenue. India CAPEX for CY26 is expected to be less than Rs. 500-600 crore. Q1 CY2026 saw consolidated sales volumes grow 16.3% YoY, Revenue 18.1%, EBITDA 21%, and PAT 20.1% YoY, with a declared interim dividend of Rs. 0.50 per share.
Business Update
Neutral
2026-04-27 16:46
Varun Beverages Limited has submitted the audio recording of its Investors & Analysts Conference Call held on April 27, 2026. The call was conducted post declaration of Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The recording is accessible via the provided web link.
Routine
Positive
2026-04-27 16:08
Varun Beverages Limited allotted 2,01,750 equity shares on April 27, 2026, to eligible employees under the ESOP 2016 scheme, increasing total paid-up equity shares from 338,20,94,394 to 338,22,96,144.
Financials
Positive
2026-04-27 12:15
Board approved Q4 FY26 unaudited financial results and declared an interim dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share for FY26. May 1, 2026 is the record date for dividend entitlement.
Financials
Positive
2026-04-27 12:10
Consolidated Revenue ₹6,574.19Cr vs ₹5,566.94Cr (▲18.1% YoY), EBITDA ₹1,528.93Cr vs ₹1,263.96Cr (▲21.0% YoY), PAT ₹878.71Cr vs ₹731.36Cr (▲20.1% YoY). EBITDA Margin 23.3% vs 22.75% (▲55bps).
Financials
Positive
2026-04-27 12:07
Consolidated Revenue ₹6,574.2Cr vs ₹5,566.6Cr (▲18.1% YoY), EBITDA ₹1,528.9Cr vs ₹1,263.6Cr (▲21.0% YoY). EBITDA Margin 23.25% vs 22.70% (▲55bps). (PAT data not provided in the excerpt). The company also announced an interim dividend of ₹0.50 per share and completed the acquisition of Twizza in South Africa.
Financials
Positive
2026-04-27 12:01
Consolidated Revenue ₹6,721.54Cr vs ₹4,334.80Cr (▲55.1% YoY), EBITDA ₹1,524.98Cr vs ₹636.67Cr (▲139.5% YoY), PAT ₹878.71Cr vs ₹260.00Cr (▲238.0% YoY). EBITDA Margin 22.7% vs 14.7% (▲800bps). The board also approved an interim dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share.
Business Update
Neutral
2026-04-22 14:40
Varun Beverages Limited issued a Corporate Guarantee of ZAR 770 Million on April 22, 2026, on behalf of its subsidiary, The Beverage Company Proprietary Limited, in favour of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. This secures a credit facility for the subsidiary and is valid until April 21, 2029. The company stated no impact on the listed entity.
Financials
Neutral
2026-04-21 16:19
Varun Beverages will host a conference call for investors and analysts on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 2:30 PM IST to discuss its Q1 CY 2026 results and developments.
Business Update
Positive
2026-04-15 17:04
Varun Beverages Limited acquired 29.99% equity in FPEL HR2 Energy Private Limited for ₹1.58 Cr to secure solar power for captive consumption in Haryana. This updates a previous intimation from February 3, 2026.
Business Update
Positive
2026-04-14 16:20
Varun Beverages Limited received an ESG Score of '74.2' for FY2025 from SES ESG Research Private Limited, an improvement from '66.4' in FY2024. The company voluntarily submitted the report.
Routine
Neutral
2026-04-09 14:34
New Filing detected. See link for details.
Financials
Positive
2026-04-01 18:52
Varun Beverages announced a Final Dividend of Re.0.50/- per Equity Share for FY25. The Record Date is April 8, 2026, and the dividend will be paid on or from April 10, 2026, to eligible shareholders.
Governance
Positive
2026-04-01 18:35
Varun Beverages submitted voting results for its 31st AGM held on April 1, 2026. All resolutions, including the adoption of financial statements and the declaration of a final dividend of Re. 0.50 per equity share for FY2025, were approved with requisite majority.
Governance
Positive
2026-04-01 14:19
Varun Beverages Limited's 31st AGM was held on April 1, 2026. Key items included adopting financial statements and declaring a final dividend of Re. 0.50/- per equity share for FY ended December 31, 2025. Directors were re-appointed and an independent director's continuation was approved.
Routine
Neutral
2026-03-24 15:53
Varun Beverages Limited announced the closure of its trading window from April 1, 2026, until 48 hours after the declaration of financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. This is in compliance with SEBI Insider Trading Regulations, and the Board Meeting date for results will be intimated later.
Business Update
Positive
2026-03-18 21:11
Varun Beverages' subsidiary completed the acquisition of 100% share capital of Twizza Proprietary Limited (South Africa) on March 18, 2026, for an enterprise value of ZAR 2,053 Million (INR 11,398 Million). Twizza is now a step-down subsidiary.
Business Update
Positive
2026-03-17 17:40
Varun Beverages' subsidiary, Bevco, will acquire 100% equity in South Africa's Crickley Dairy for ZAR 238 million (INR 1,314.68 mn) to diversify into value-added dairy and juice products. The agreement was executed on March 17, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
Business Update
Positive
2026-03-11 14:55
Varun Beverages acquired an additional 23% equity in Jager Renewables for ₹7.05 Cr, taking its stake to 49% for captive solar power. It also issued a ZAR 1,240 million corporate guarantee for its South African subsidiary to secure a credit facility.
Business Update
Positive
2026-03-11 14:50
Varun Beverages' committee approved acquiring an additional 23% stake (total 49%) in Jager Renewables for ₹7.05 Cr to secure solar power for captive consumption in Rajasthan. The committee also approved a ZAR 1,240 Million corporate guarantee for its subsidiary, The Beverage Company Proprietary Limited, in favor of FirstRand Bank Limited.
Governance
Positive
2026-03-09 14:43
Varun Beverages Limited announced its 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on April 1, 2026, to adopt the Annual Report for FY ended December 31, 2025, and declare a final dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share. Director re-appointments are also on the agenda.
Business Update
Neutral
2026-02-16 17:05
Varun Beverages Limited announced participation in investor meetings on February 23 and 24, 2026, in Mumbai. Management will attend Kotak Chasing Growth 2026 and IIFL's 17th Enterprising India Global Investors' Conference, assuring no unpublished price sensitive information will be shared.
Routine
Neutral
2026-02-10 12:51
New Filing detected. See link for details.
Business Update
Neutral
2026-02-06 10:53
Varun Beverages Limited will participate in an investor meeting on February 12, 2026, in Mumbai, as part of Axis Capital's Flagship India Conference. Mr. Raj Gandhi and Mr. Deepak Dabas will represent the company. No unpublished price sensitive information will be shared.
Business Update
Neutral
2026-02-03 16:26
Varun Beverages Limited announced the availability of the audio recording for its Investors & Analysts Conference Call held on February 3, 2026. The call discussed the Audited Financial Results for the Quarter and Financial Year ended December 31, 2025.
Business Update
Neutral
2026-02-03 16:11
Varun Beverages Limited allotted 1,05,625 equity shares of face value Rs. 2/- each to eligible employees on February 03, 2026, upon exercise of stock options under the ESOP 2016 scheme. This increases the total paid-up shares from 338,19,88,769 to 338,20,94,394.
Governance
Positive
2026-02-03 12:43
Board approved Q3 & FY25 results and ₹0.50/share final dividend. It also approved the continuation of Independent Director Abhiram Seth and an investment up to 30% in FPEL HR2 Energy for captive solar power, aiming for cost reduction at Haryana facilities.
Governance
Positive
2026-02-03 12:38
Board approved Q4FY25 results, recommended ₹0.50/share final dividend, approved Mr. Abhiram Seth's independent director continuation, and set 31st AGM for April 1, 2026. Also approved investment of up to ₹1.58 Cr for 30% equity in FPEL HR2 Energy for captive solar power.
Financials
Positive
2026-02-03 12:32
Board approved Q4 and FY25 audited financial results and recommended a final dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share. Also approved a ₹1.58 Cr investment for a 30% stake in FPEL HR2 Energy Private Limited for captive solar power, expected by November 2, 2026.
Governance
Positive
2026-02-03 12:27
Board approved Q4 & FY25 financial results and recommended a final dividend of ₹0.50 per share for FY ended Dec 31, 2025. Approved continuation of Independent Director Mr. Abhiram Seth and convening 31st AGM on April 1, 2026. Also approved investing up to ₹1.58 Cr for captive solar power.
Financials
Positive
2026-02-03 12:18
Consolidated Revenue ₹4,204.42Cr vs ₹3,688.79Cr (▲14.0% YoY), EBITDA ₹639.26Cr vs ₹579.97Cr (▲10.2% YoY), PAT ₹260.00Cr vs ₹195.64Cr (▲32.9% YoY). EBITDA Margin 15.20% vs 15.72% (▼52bps). The board approved a final dividend of Rs. 0.50 per share and CRISIL upgraded the long-term rating to AAA/Stable.
Financials
Neutral
2026-02-03 12:15
Varun Beverages Limited filed its presentation on audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended December 31, 2025, with the stock exchanges as per SEBI regulations.
Financials
Positive
2026-02-03 12:07
Consolidated Revenue ₹4,334.8Cr vs ₹3,817.6Cr (▲13.6% YoY), EBITDA ₹636.7Cr vs ₹579.3Cr (▲9.9% YoY), PAT ₹260.0Cr vs ₹195.6Cr (▲32.9% YoY). EBITDA Margin 14.7% vs 15.2% (▼48bps). The board also recommended a final dividend of ₹0.50 per share and approved an investment for captive solar power generation.