You may want to take a fresh look at business opportunities and investments in India, if a new World Bank report is to be believed. In November 2001, Goldman Sachs published a landmark paper where they identified India, along with Brazil, China, and Russia as the four “BRIC” economies that...
Walmart India Appoints New COO
Walmart appointed Devendra Chawla as its chief operating officer in charge of merchandising, marketing, and the company's omnichannel function in India. He will report to Walmart India CEO Krish Iyer. Earlier, Chawla worked at Reliance Retail, Coca-Cola, Asian Paints, and the Future Group and has experience in retailer development. Walmart...
Coca-Cola Brings its 'Fruit Circular Economy' Concept to India
Atlanta-based Coca-Cola, its bottling partners, fruit suppliers, and processors in India, will invest $1.7 billion in India's agricultural ecosystem over the next 5 years, according to the company. The company's Fruit Circular Economy concept will span the entire supply chain from fruit orchards to the final product. "The investments announced...
Coca Cola, PepsiCo Introduce Low Calorie Portions in India
With Indian consumers becoming more health conscious, food manufacturers are offering portion control to keep calorie counts low. PepsiCo India has launched 150ml cans - the smallest in the domestic market. Coca-Cola offers 180ml cans across its beverages portfolio in addition to its 300ml cans."For consumers, it means the flexibility...
Coca Cola Launches Flavored Milk in India
Coca Cola has expanded its beverage portfolio in India by the introduction of a milk-based flavored drink, VIO. The drink has been developed specifically for the Indian palate at Coca-Cola India's R&D center in Gurgaon with input from the R&D centers in Atlanta and Shanghai. Made from milk sourced from...
Coca-Cola India Invests in India's Tennis League
In the first deal of its kind, Coca-Cola has acquired a 10% stake in India's International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), a tournament structured on the lines of the T20 cricket Indian Premier League, featuring players such as Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, reports The Economic Times. "The part equity-part sponsorship...