Tata Consumer bets on hydration, RTD tea-coffee for next growth leg

Tata Consumer Products is anchoring its next phase of ready-to-drink growth on hydration—functional and flavoured waters—alongside RTD tea, coffee and healthy energy. Premium beverages are scaling in tier-II/III cities, while quick commerce now drives two-thirds of Tetley Kombucha Zero sales and is shaping new launches.

— Filed Sun, 14 Jun, 2026, 18:50 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Tata Consumer Products is prioritising hydration, RTD tea/coffee and healthy energy drinks for its next growth phase, with functional and flavoured waters leading. Premium beverages gaining traction in tier-II/III cities; quick commerce drives new launches like Tetley Kombucha.

Why this matters

Builds on Tata Consumer's premiumisation push as growth brands hit 30% of India portfolio and revenue crossed Rs 20,000 crore, supporting its 20%+ long-term EBITDA margin target.

Retail-company signals steady at 2,848 over the last 90 days.