Coca-Cola India IPO: Bottling up a $1bn market moment

Coca-Cola is weighing a public listing of its Indian bottling arm in a potential Coca-Cola India IPO that could raise around $1 billion and value the company at $10 billion. The move would make the drinks giant one of the latest international brands to tap into India’s booming IPO market.

The Atlanta-based company has held early discussions with banks about floating Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt., with a possible launch date in 2026. India has become a key growth market for Coca-Cola, supported by rising demand among younger consumers and rapid expansion into second- and third-tier cities.

The IPO would follow record-breaking offerings from Hyundai Motor and LG Electronics, underlining the appeal of India’s stock exchanges to multinational companies. The country’s IPO market has already raised more than $7 billion this year, reflecting investor confidence in the country’s growth story.

Hindustan Coca-Cola employs more than 5,200 people and operates 14 bottling plants across 12 states, supplying over 2 million retailers. A listing would provide capital for further expansion and signal the company’s deeper integration into the Indian market.

Coca-Cola has been under increasing competitive pressure from homegrown rival Campa Cola, which has rapidly gained market share with low-cost products. A listing could give Coca-Cola the flexibility to invest more heavily in pricing, marketing, and local partnerships to counter this challenge.

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