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Varun Beverages locks in PepsiCo bottling pact through 2049, gains freedom to court rival brands
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Locking PepsiCo through 2049 secures the core volume base while the dropped non-compete lets us layer adjacent beverage and snack categories onto existing routes across 27 states.
The report,
Varun Beverages has extended its exclusive PepsiCo bottling and trademark licensing agreement in India until April 30, 2049, from 2039. The revised pact also removes a clause restricting VBL from pursuing non-PepsiCo businesses, enabling broader expansion.
Reported figures
From the report. Source details below
- 27 Indian states
- 1995
- 2019
Why it matters for the brand
The non-compete removal makes VBL a credible acquirer or JV partner for regional juice, dairy, energy, and spirits brands seeking instant pan-India scale.