Coca-Cola loses India share as Diet Coke can shortage constrains supply
Coca-Cola said it lost beverage share in India during the June quarter amid Diet Coke can shortages, packaging-cost pressure and stronger competition from Campa. The company expects Diet Coke demand to rise 10x from a small base and will keep investing across affordable and premium segments.
Coca-Cola lost India beverage share in the June quarter amid Diet Coke can shortages, aluminium and PET cost pressures, and rising competition from Campa. It expects Diet Coke demand to increase 10x and plans continued investment across affordable and premium India segments.
Why this matters
The share loss follows recent signals on Coca-Cola's ₹11-₹40 pack-price gap, projected 10x Diet Coke demand growth despite can shortages, and expanded India investment across price tiers.
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