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    Pepsico India

    Company Description

    PepsiCo entered India in 1989 and in a short period, has grown into one of the largest food and beverage businesses in the country.

    One of the largest US multinational investors in the country, PepsiCo has been consistently investing in India and has built an expansive beverage and snack food business supported by 38 beverage plants and 3 food plants.

    PepsiCo and its partners recently announced an additional targeted investment of Rs. 33,000 Crore (5.5 billion USD) in India by 2020 in the areas of product innovation, increasing manufacturing capacity, ramping up market infrastructure, strengthening supply chain and expanding company’s agriculture programme.
     

    (Click to enlarge) Snacks Plants in India (Courtesy: Pepsico India)

    Snacks Plants in India (Courtesy: Pepsico India)

    PepsiCo India’s diverse portfolio includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Lay’s, Kurkure, Tropicana, Gatorade and Quaker. In two decades, the company has been able to organically grow eight brands that generate Rs. 1000 crores or more (1.6 billion USD) in estimated annual retails sales and are household names, trusted across the country.

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    October 14, 2025
    Global Potato Summit 2025 Unveils Honorary Advisory Board to Drive Innovation and Global Collaboration
    Global Potato Summit 2025, on Dec 11–13 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, will unite global experts to boost potato innovation. With 150+ exhibitors, 7,000 visitors, and live farm demos, it’s set to shape the future of the potato industry.
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    Unites State based food giant General Mills Inc is exploring an investment in Balaji Wafers, joining a crowded field of suitors that includes PepsiCo, ITC Ltd, and several private equity funds, according to a report by The Economic Times (ET).
    Dr. Neeraj Sharma Appointed as CIP Country Manager for India
    June 16, 2025
    Neeraj Sharma Named CIP India Country Manager to Drive Sustainable Agriculture & Nutrition Security
    Dr. Neeraj Sharma has been appointed as CIP's Country Manager for India, effective June 9, 2025. A veteran in potato R&D, he will lead strategy, partnerships, and operations to boost sustainable agriculture and food security in India.
    Delhi HC permits PepsiCo to claim patent for potato chips variety
    January 10, 2024
    Delhi HC permits PepsiCo to claim patent for potato chips variety
    The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ruled that PepsiCo can claim a patent for the potato variety grown for its potato chips.