Who is the CEO of Varun Beverages Ltd.?
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Mr. Ravi Kant Jaipuria is the Non-Executive Chairman of Varun Beverages Ltd.
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Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL) is one of the world’s largest PepsiCo franchisees outside the USA. Founded in 1995, VBL produces and sells carbonated and non-carbonated drinks, including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Tropicana, Gatorade, and Aquafina. It debuted on the NSE and BSE in 2016 and has since expanded production and distribution across India and international markets. Its operations partner closely with PepsiCo to introduce new products and serve a growing customer base.
Detail | Description |
Founded | 1995 |
Listed | NSE & BSE, 2016 |
Industry | Beverage Manufacturing |
HQ | Gurgaon, Haryana, India |
Leadership | Ravi Kant Jaipuria, Non-Executive Chairman |
VBL began bottling soft drinks in 1995 in northern India. It merged with local bottlers over the years and acquired new PepsiCo territory rights from 2004 to 2015. VBL went public in 2016, listing on the NSE and BSE. Since then, it expanded into western and eastern states and launched Kurkure Puffcorn and PepsiCo snack products in Morocco. In 2025, VBL agreed to buy a 50% stake in a Sri Lankan cooler company.
VBL operates in the non-alcoholic ready-to-drink (NARTD) sector. This market is driven by brand reputation, efficient distribution, and consumer preferences. VBL uses its partnership with PepsiCo to deliver diverse beverage options. The business relies on quality control, strong logistics, brand licensing, and regulatory compliance.
Varun Beverages Ltd. (VBL) operates across two main beverage categories: carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) and non-carbonated beverages (NCBs). Under the CSD segment, it produces popular PepsiCo brands like Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Pepsi Black, Sting, Mirinda Orange, Seven-Up, Evervess, and Seven-Up Nimbooz Masala Soda.
Its NCB offerings include Tropicana Slice, Seven-Up Nimbooz, Tropicana Juices (100% and Delight), Gatorade, and Aquafina packaged drinking water. VBL also co-manufactures Kurkure Puffcorn in India and distributes PepsiCo’s snack brands—Lays, Doritos, and Cheetos—in Morocco.
VBL aims to be admired in its markets. Its mission is to refresh consumers worldwide while supporting community welfare and sustainability.
In 2022, Varun Beverages Ltd. (VBL) was named PepsiCo’s International Bottler of the Year, a recognition of its strong operational excellence and performance. That same year, the company also won the Golden Peacock National Quality Award, highlighting its focus on quality standards. Additionally, VBL expanded its footprint into African and South Asian markets, further strengthening its global presence.
In 2025, Varun Beverages Ltd. approved the acquisition of a 50% stake in Everest Industrial Lanka (EIL) for ₹32 crore. EIL is engaged in manufacturing and distributing visi-coolers and related accessories. This move supports VBL’s backward integration strategy and strengthens its supply chain in South Asia, while also expanding its regional presence in the commercial refrigeration segment.
For the calender year 2024, VBL’s revenue reached ₹20,007 crore—up from ₹16,043 crore in 2023. Net profit rose to ₹2,634 crore from ₹2,102 crore. The company’s six‑year CAGR is 41%, fuelled by volume growth, better product mix, and acquisition synergy.
Metric | FY 2024 Value |
Return on Equity (ROE) | 15.62% |
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 20.86% |
Return on Assets (ROA) | 11.21% |
EBITDA Margin | 24.15% |
Asset Turnover Ratio | 1.04× |
Price to Earnings (P/E) | 83.33× |
Price to Book (P/B) | 13.00× |
EV/EBITDA | 44.69× |
For the quarter ended March 2025, Varun Beverages Ltd. reported revenue of ₹5,680 crore, marking a 29% increase from ₹4,397.98 crore in the same quarter last year. Net profit stood at ₹731.30 crore, up 33.45% year-on-year. The growth came from higher sales volumes, an improved product mix, and stronger operations across markets.
The Varun Beverages share price has experienced sharp movements over the past year. It was around ₹680 in July 2024, and then saw a steady decline. The Varun Beverages share price recovered briefly in November and December before declining again. On 1st July 2025, the Varun Beverages share price closed at ₹451.60. As of 10th July 2025, the stock price stands at ₹461.40, showcasing marginal improvement over the last 10 days.
In terms of returns, the stock has offered 174.44% return over three years compared to a 57.06% gain in the Nifty 50. The company’s Return on Equity (ROE) over the past three financial years has been 29.34% (FY22), 29.64% (FY23), and 15.62% (FY24), reflecting changing profitability across different cycles.
The stock peaked at ₹681.12 on 29th July 2024, driven by strong earnings and market optimism. It dipped to ₹419.55 on 3rd March 2025 amid market-wide corrections.
As of 10 July 2025, Varun Beverages Ltd. has a market cap is ₹1,55,430 crore. Short-term volatility is low with a beta of 1.07 for 1 month and 0.75 for 3 months. This suggests that while the Varun Beverages share price moves with the market, it has shown relatively stable short-term price changes.
Reported margins and returns have increased in recent financial years
Strong franchise ties with PepsiCo
Diversified markets and expanding global presence
It means the stock price is already high compared to its earnings, so there may be less room for it to increase further.
Vulnerable to commodity costs and regulation
Faces growing competition
Metric | Value |
P/E Ratio | 55.94× |
EPS (TTM) | ₹8.23 |
ROE | 15.62% |
ROCE | 20.86% |
P/B Ratio | 16.87× |
Debt/Equity | 0.14 |
Book Value | ₹27.30 |
Face Value | ₹2 |
Dividend Yield | 0.22% |
VBL has paid nine dividends since 2019. The most recent was ₹0.50 per share in April 2025.
As of March 2025, shareholding pattern for Varun Beverages Ltd. is as follows:
Category | Share (%) |
Promoters | 60.23% |
FIIs | 22.98% |
DIIs | 9.15% |
Mutual Funds | 5.77% |
Others | 7.64% |
Pledged Shares | 0.04% |
Company | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | 1-Year Return (%) |
Varun Beverages | 55.97× | 16.87× | 15.62 | –28.54 |
Manpasand Beverages | – | 0.15× | –41.59 | –83.49 |
Orient Beverage | 16.18× | 2.38× | 14.37 | –37.40 |
VBL acts as a major bottler in PepsiCo’s global network. The company relies on strong logistics, bottling capacity, and brand access. Its expansion across India and into Africa supports its steady market position.
Africa is a key growth market—recent bottler acquisitions in Tanzania and Ghana support expansion. In India, market share rose from 28% in 2015 to 38% in 2024. Rising demand for hydration/energy drinks adds upside.
Commodity prices, currency changes, and policies could affect margins. Competition and private labels may pressure market share. Continued cost and supply control will be required.
Check live Varun Beverages share price on NSE and BSE using ticker VARUNBEV. Use broker apps and financial sites for charts and volume. For official updates, visit the Investor Relations page on VBL’s website.
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Mr. Ravi Kant Jaipuria is the Non-Executive Chairman of Varun Beverages Ltd.
It is a private company with no government ownership.
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Each share has a face value of ₹2.
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Visit www.varunpepsico.com and go to Investor Relations for contact details.
Yes, VBL regularly shares results, presentations, and policy docs on its website.
Yes, it is part of BSE 500 and certain FMCG indices.
VBL bottles and distributes PepsiCo-branded beverages under license. It earns income through sales volume and licensing fees tied to performance.
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