Coca-Cola India plans local launch of caffeine-free Coke Zero Sugar

Coca-Cola India is preparing to introduce Coke Zero-Sugar Zero-Caffeine, manufactured locally, as zero- and low-sugar drinks gain share in the country’s soft-drinks market. The move raises competitive pressure on PepsiCo, Campa and other players pursuing wellness-led beverage demand.

— Filed Tue, 28 Jul, 2026, 09:42 IST · Source ET Retail · Updated

Coca-Cola India is preparing to launch locally made Coke Zero-Sugar Zero-Caffeine as low- and no-sugar beverages gain share. The move intensifies competition with Campa, Lahori Zeera, PepsiCo and other brands in India’s wellness-led cola segment.

Why this matters

The planned caffeine-free Coke Zero extension follows Coca-Cola India’s reported portfolio shift across Maaza, Coke Zero and Powerade, while rising beverage input costs could complicate pricing.

Retail-brand is accelerating, up 180550% QoQ.