# Varun Beverages Ltd. has extended its exclusive bottling and trademark license agreement with PepsiCo Inc. in India until April 30, 2049.

*business · news · 2026-05-21 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- Varun Beverages' exclusive PepsiCo bottling agreement in India is extended to April 30, 2049.
- The revised agreement allows Varun Beverages to undertake businesses outside of PepsiCo operations.
- A previous restriction requiring Varun Beverages to act only for PepsiCo is now removed.
- Varun Beverages holds PepsiCo franchise rights in 27 Indian states and multiple African countries.

**Companies:** PepsiCo Inc., Varun Beverages Ltd.
**Countries:** India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo

[Read the full story on The Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/fmcg/varun-beverages-extends-pepsico-india-bottling-pact-till-2049/articleshow/131248281.cms)

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