Coca-Cola's 40% HCCB stake sale to Jubilant Bhartia highlights India's consumer M&A boom

Rothschild & Co executive flags surging India consumer M&A activity, citing Coca-Cola's divestment of a 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages to Jubilant Bhartia amid rich valuations across FMCG, beauty and D2C deals.

— Filed Mon, 20 Jul, 2026, 06:31 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Rothschild & Co exec discusses rising India consumer M&A activity, Coca-Cola's HCCB stake divestment to Jubilant Bhartia, and beauty/D2C deal momentum.