# PepsiCo India and South Asia CEO Jagrut Kotecha said no weakening of demand signal yet.

*business · news · 2026-05-19 · News18*

## Key points

- PepsiCo India has not observed any weakening in consumer demand despite inflation and global disruptions.
- Potential price hikes are being evaluated quarterly, with no current increases amid rising costs.
- Palm oil and packaging costs are major concerns due to global oil price hikes impacting input expenses.
- PepsiCo India has implemented efficiency and productivity mechanisms to manage ongoing volatility and cost pressures.

**Companies:** PepsiCo
**Countries:** India

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