Emami acquires Axiom Ayurveda to enter $3.7B functional beverages category

Emami buys AloFrut maker Axiom Ayurveda to crack the $3.7-6.5B functional beverages space, targeting Rs 400-500 crore revenue in 4-5 years from a Rs 107 crore FY25 base. Ex-Dabur executive Harkirat Bedi installed as Axiom CEO to take on Dabur Real, Tropicana and Paper Boat.

— Source publishedMon, 20 Apr, 2026, 17:50 IST·First seen Tue, 19 May, 2026, 01:26 IST·Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

What happened

Emami acquires Axiom Ayurveda (AloFrut) to enter the $3.7-6.5B functional beverages category, targeting Rs 400-500 crore in 4-5 years. Appoints former Dabur

Key facts

  • Rs 120 crore FY24 revenue
  • Rs 107 crore FY25 revenue
  • Rs 400-500 crore target in 4-5 years
  • $3.7-6.5 billion category size
  • 11% growth rate

Why this matters

This deal validates Ayurveda-positioned functional beverage assets as strategic targets for FMCG majors, tightening the window for competing acquirers to lock in remaining independent players like Paper Boat or regional juice brands.