Coca-Cola India FY25 Results: Profit Surges 46% to ₹615 Crore as Revenue Tops ₹5,000 Crore

Coca-Cola India Pvt Ltd, the Indian arm of the Atlanta-headquartered beverages major, reported a strong financial performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, as per news reports.  

The company saw a significant increase in net profit alongside steady growth in revenue from operations. 

Profit and Revenue Performance 

For FY25, consolidated net profit rose 46.3% to ₹615.03 crore compared with ₹420.3 crore in FY24. Revenue from operations increased 7% to ₹5,042.56 crore, up from ₹4,713.38 crore a year earlier. Total income including other income grew 7.7% to ₹5,171.48 crore.  

Cost Trends and Market Position 

Coca-Cola India’s expenses on advertising and sales promotion declined by ₹13.75 crore during the year under review to ₹1,311.13 crore from ₹1,520.22 crore in the prior fiscal.  

The company operates a portfolio of drinks that includes Coca-Cola, Thums Up, Limca, Sprite, Maaza and Minute Maid, and India remains one of its key global markets.  

Royalty Payments and Tax Expense Surges 

Royalty payments to the US-based parent, The Coca-Cola Company, rose 9.65% to ₹556.52 crore. Simultaneously, Coca-Cola India’s tax expense surged 33%, climbing to ₹228.08 crore from ₹171.42 crore the previous year.  

Additionally, the parent company recently reduced its interest in its bottling arm, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), by divesting a 40% stake to the Jubilant Bhartia Group. 

Coca-Cola India operates as a private, unlisted company. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the parent group, with 100% of its shares held via the Hong Kong-based Coca-Cola South Asia (India) Holdings Ltd 

Read More: Coca-Cola Eyes US$1 Billion IPO for HCCB at $10 Billion Valuation! 

Conclusion 

The FY25 results reflect improved profitability and revenue growth for Coca-Cola India, driven by operational performance and cost management, even as the broader beverage sector continues to evolve.  

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