Heatwave lifts cold beverage and ice cream sales as small packs, quick commerce drive volumes

PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Naturals, Mother Dairy and Sleepy Owl ride summer demand despite price hikes. Rs 10 entry packs and Rs 20 Nimbooz anchor affordability; cold beverages now contribute 50-60% of summer share, while Sleepy Owl posts 50-75% YoY growth on quick commerce.

— Filed Fri, 29 May, 2026, 08:40 IST · Source Times of India · Business · Updated

Intense summer heat is boosting sales of ice creams, colas and packaged cold coffee for PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Naturals, Mother Dairy and Sleepy Owl, with smaller affordable packs and quick commerce driving volumes despite inflation-led price hikes.