Coca-Cola eyes 2027 India IPO for Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages at ~$10B valuation
Coca-Cola is exploring a BSE/NSE listing of its largest India bottler, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, by 2027 and may pare its stake. Move follows Jubilant Bhartia's 40% buy in 2025 and intensifying competition from Reliance-backed Campa Cola in India's beverage market.
What happened
Coca-Cola is exploring a 2027 BSE/NSE IPO for Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, its largest India bottler, and may sell part of its stake. Jubilant Bhartia bought
Key facts
- 40% stake
- $10 billion valuation
- 2027 listing
Why this matters
Coke's partial monetization path post-Jubilant Bhartia signals a template for global parents to unlock India bottler value via local listings while retaining strategic control.