SLMG Beverages expects 14% revenue growth in FY26

SLMG Beverages, India’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottler, is on track to achieve a revenue of INR 8,000-crore this fiscal, a 14% increase from the INR 7,000-crore posted in FY24. According to leading business portals, the company’s joint managing director, Paritosh Ladhani, anticipates a 25% revenue growth to INR 10,000-crore by FY26, driven by its expansion into the Bihar market. 

SLMG Beverages, a flagship subsidiary of the Ladhani Group, ranks among the top 15 Coca-Cola bottlers globally, with a production capacity of 33,000 bottles per minute, representing nearly 24% of Coca-Cola’s total volume in India. 

The company operates eight plants and is building a new facility in Buxar, Bihar, with an investment of INR 1,200-crore. This facility will support its newly acquired rights to the Bihar market from Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCBL) last year.

The company has expressed openness to more acquisitions, with the financial capability to handle deals ranging from INR 1,000-crore to INR 3,000-crore. SLMG Beverages also plans to target urban markets with new products priced at INR 15 and INR 20, enhancing visibility through quick commerce channels. The company currently employs 10,000 people and plans to hire 1,000 more for its Buxar facility.