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Varun Beverages will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 28 July 2026.

Varun Beverages has allotted 1,68,750 equity shares under ESOP on 01 July 2026. Consequent to the aforesaid allotment, the paid-up shares of the Company is increased from 338,22,96,144 equity shares to 338,24,64,894 equity shares having face value of Rs. 2/- each.

Asahi Group Holdings has entered into a business alliance agreement for franchising the CALPIS brand with Varun Beverages to introduce the CALPIS products into the Indian market. Starting in the second half of 2026 or thereafter, a ready-to-drink, non-alcohol/non-carbonated dairy based product will be launched under the name CALPIS, with two flavor offerings: Original and Mango. This marks Asahi Group`s first entry into India`s non-alcohol/non-carbonated beverage market. CALPIS is Japan`s pioneering fermented milk-based beverage with a refreshingly sweet and tangy taste that has been enjoyed for more than a century. The brand offers a variety of products, including a concentrate for home preparation and ready-to-drink versions.Under this alliance, Asahi Group Holdings will be responsible for product development and providing technical support for the production of CALPIS-branded beverages, while its local subsidiary will oversee marketing and brand management. Varun Beverages will handle manufacturing, distribution and sales. This alliance enables Asahi Group to focus on product development and marketing in India, while Varun Beverages adds a product with unique value to its portfolio�creating a partnership expected to deliver mutual benefits.

Varun Beverages announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 27 April 2026, inter alia, have recommended the interim dividend of Rs 0.5 per equity Share (i.e. 25%) , subject to the approval of the shareholders.

Net profit of Varun Beverages rose 20.08% to Rs 872.36 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against Rs 726.49 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025. Sales rose 18.09% to Rs 6574.19 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against Rs 5566.94 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025. ParticularsQuarter EndedMar. 2026Mar. 2025% Var. Sales6574.195566.94 18 OPM %23.2022.69 - PBDT1519.981250.32 22 PBT1163.19977.81 19 NP872.36726.49 20 Powered by Capital Market - Live News