March 21, 2021
The beverage industry of India is a great contributor to the economy, generating USD 6.5 billion per year.
Coffee and tea hold the topmost position in terms of the growth of the industry, yet cold drink companies like Coca-Cola, Nestle still dominate the market. The products making a huge impact in industrial growth include milk-related products, fruit juices, and healthy beverages.
The top 10 beverage companies in India are as :
1. Dabur India Ltd.
Dabur India Ltd. established 135 years back, is generating almost Rs. 8700 crores, as its annual revenue,
that has to lead to the Indian market ever since. Dabur is known to give the best Ayurvedic health solutions to the country. Dabur has found its presence in other countries like African Continent, the
USA, Russia, Europe, and the Middle East.
2. Varun Beverages
Varun Beverage is India’s top beverage-making company involved in making, packaging, and distributing the finished products. Varun Beverages was established in 1995, has some of the notable brands like Pepsi, Mirinda, Mountain Dew, and 7up. The company is also engaged with the distribution of Tropicana, Aquafina, and Gatorade, etc. Varun Beverages is also one of the leading international companies catering its services to countries like Nepal, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Morocco, etc.
3. Orient Beverage Limited
Orient Beverage Ltd was established in West Bengal in the year 1960. The company transformed into a commercial manufacturing unit in 1973, producing products like Thumbs up, Limca, Club soda. In 2005 it started producing its well-recognized packaged water Bisleri.
4. Red Bull India Pvt. Ltd.
The year 2009 saw the launching of Red Bull India Pvt. Ltd and ever since has been prosperous and successful. In 1987, Red Bull has brought the healthy drinking concept to the consumer. The company started its sale in Austria and expanded to other countries.
5. Tetra Pak India Pvt. Ltd.
Augmented in Sweden and started by Ruben, Tetra Pak India has held the premium position in the packaging sector. After giving its service to the Chinese market in the year 2009, since then the company has not looked back. Giving its best to the dairy and beverage industries, it was in 2010 that the company won a deserving award and global recognition on all levels.
6. Pearl Drinks Ltd.
Established in 1982, manufacturers of soft drinks, mineral water and juices, Pearl Drinks has forever been working upon innovative ways to make its products, the best among its competitors to enhance its vertical growth.
7. Bengal Beverages Ltd.
Bengal Beverages Pvt. Ltd is a private enterprise incorporated on 21 September 1995. Headquartered in Dankuni, the company manufactures soft drinks and packaged water leading with its name in the list of top 10 beverage companies in India. Ever since Coca-Cola re-entered India in 1993, BBPL has become one of the leading beverage companies in the country. The soft drink brands are Coke, Thums Up, Sprite, Fanta, and Limca. BBPL offers low-calorie options like Coke Zer. Bengal Beverages has registered a turnover of Rs. 450crores to itself.
8. Coca-Cola India
Coke is the most successful and leading brand in India. In 1950, the company set its feet in the Indian soil to capture the market but had to withdraw 27 years later in 1977 due to certain legal issues. It made a comeback in 1993 and has been continuing to expand and prove itself as one of the popular beverage giant.
9. PepsiCo India
PepsiCo is identified for the production of packaged bottles, beverages, mineral water, snacks, and various other food products as well. The company functions and operates as a holding company all over India.