# Varun Beverages Ltd, PepsiCo’s leading franchise bottler, posted a consolidated net profit of ₹878.71 crore for March quarter up 20.1 per cent over a year ago period.

*business · news · 2026-04-27 · The Hindu Business Line*

## Key points

- Varun Beverages' Q1 net profit rose 20.1% to ₹878.71 crore year-over-year.
- International sales volume grew by 21.4%, outpacing India's volume growth of 14.4%.
- The company plans to add approximately 500,000 new outlets to its current 4 million base in 2026.
- An interim dividend of 25% per share, costing about ₹1,691 million, was approved by the board.
- New product launches in energy and juice-based drinks targeted selective markets during the quarter.

**Companies:** PepsiCo, Varun Beverages Ltd
**Countries:** India

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