PepsiCo India Announces ₹5,700-Crore Investment Plan for Capacity Expansion.

PepsiCo India recently said it will invest about ₹5,700 crore in India by 2030, with a focus on expanding its manufacturing footprint across key regions.

The company reported a total revenue of ₹9,798 crore in CY25, an 8.3% increase over CY24, while net profit rose 4.5% to ₹905 crore. Growth was driven primarily by an 11% rise in its foods business, while the beverages segment maintained stable revenues despite a weaker summer season. India remains among the top 13 global markets for the snacks and beverage major.

Speaking on the investment plans, Jagrut Kotecha said India represents a significant growth opportunity due to low per capita consumption of snacks and beverages. He said the company will deploy the ₹5,700 crore investment between 2025 and 2030, including capacity expansion at its concentrate plant in Madhya Pradesh and a new facility in Assam. The company has also recently acquired land in Tamil Nadu to strengthen its southern manufacturing base for the snacks business.

Commenting on macroeconomic challenges, Kotecha said geopolitical tensions in West Asia have contributed to volatility and headwinds. He noted that the company has spent the past two years strengthening cost optimisation, pricing strategy, channel management, manufacturing and digital capabilities to manage uncertainty. He added that inflationary pressures, particularly from raw material costs, remain a concern, and while prices are currently being held steady, the situation will be reviewed on a quarterly basis.