Strong Financials Boost PepsiCo’s Expansion Strategy in India

Global food and beverage giant PepsiCo has announced an investment of ₹5,700 crore in India by 2030 as part of its expansion plans. PepsiCo India and South Asia CEO Jagrut Kotecha stated that the company will focus on expanding its food business manufacturing capabilities. The investments will be directed toward three major manufacturing facilities located in Madhya Pradesh, Assam, and Tamil Nadu. He emphasized that India is among PepsiCo’s top 13 global markets, with rising income levels and a favorable investment climate driving strong growth opportunities.

The company also revealed plans to launch a concentrate plant in Madhya Pradesh and a snacks plant in Assam in the coming months. Additionally, land has been acquired in Tamil Nadu to expand its snacks business in South India. For the 12-month period ending December 2025, PepsiCo India reported a revenue of ₹9,789 crore and a profit of ₹905 crore. With cash reserves exceeding ₹1,600 crore, CFO Savita Balachandran noted that the company’s balance sheet remains strong, supporting its future expansion strategy.