Asahi taps Varun Beverages for India debut of CALPIS dairy RTD by H2 2026

Japan's Asahi Group has inked a franchise alliance with Varun Beverages to launch CALPIS, a non-carbonated dairy-based RTD, in India by H2 2026 in Original and Mango variants—riding VBL's PepsiCo-scale manufacturing and distribution muscle.

— Filed Thu, 18 Jun, 2026, 11:42 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Japan's Asahi Group has signed a franchise alliance with Varun Beverages to launch CALPIS, a non-carbonated dairy-based RTD drink, in India by H2 2026 in Original and Mango flavours, leveraging VBL's manufacturing and distribution network.