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As of 18 Sept 2026, 03:30 pm
On September 14, 2026, VBL announced a press release to be issued in Kenya by its wholly-owned subsidiary, VBL Industries (Kenya) Limited. Additionally, on September 11, 2026, the Share Allotment Committee approved the allotment of 29,750 equity shares of face value ₹2 each upon the exercise of stock options under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2016.
Varun Beverages shares have experienced a decline, with recent news indicating a slip of 25% from their 52-week high. As of September 18, 2026, the daily technical trend shows a closing price of ₹421.95. Key indicators suggest a bearish trend, with the Supertrend indicator at ₹431.45 and the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) slope at -7.54. The weekly trend also indicates a bearish Supertrend at ₹483.35. However, the monthly trend shows a bullish Supertrend at ₹291.79.
As of September 18, 2026, the nearest support levels for Varun Beverages shares are identified at ₹421.27 (0.16% below current price), ₹419.63 (0.55% below), ₹415.32 (1.57% below), and ₹411.13 (2.56% below). The nearest resistance levels are at ₹423.82 (0.44% above current price), ₹428.13 (1.47% above), ₹486.95 (15.4% above), and ₹501.55 (18.86% above).
Varun Beverages shares have shown mixed performance across different periods. The year-to-date (YTD) return is -14%, and the 1-year return is -11%. Over the last 3 months, the return is -21%, while the 6-month return is 2%. The company's current drawdown is -35%, with a maximum drawdown recorded at -41%.
As of 18 Sept 2026, 03:30 pm
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Latest complete financial results for Q1 FY2027 and comparative quarterly trends.
| Metric | Q1 FY2026-27(Latest) | Q4 FY2025-26 | Q3 FY2025-26 | Q2 FY2025-26 | Q1 FY2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue From Operations | PEAK₹8,650.57 crore | ₹6,721.54 crore | ₹4,334.80 crore | ₹5,047.74 crore | ₹7,163.02 crore |
| Expenses | PEAK₹6,773.49 crore | ₹5,597.93 crore | ₹4,072.43 crore | ₹4,253.18 crore | ₹5,506.95 crore |
| Profit Before Exceptional Items And Tax | PEAK₹1,981.46 crore | ₹1,167.14 crore | ₹361.47 crore | ₹942.59 crore | ₹1,733.23 crore |
| Finance Costs | PEAK₹56.92 crore | ₹48.53 crore | ₹46.69 crore | ₹45.21 crore | ₹36.55 crore |
| Tax Expense | PEAK₹451.82 crore | ₹284.48 crore | ₹98.88 crore | ₹195.72 crore | ₹406.56 crore |
| Profit Before Tax | PEAK₹1,981.46 crore | ₹1,167.14 crore | ₹361.47 crore | ₹942.59 crore | ₹1,733.23 crore |
For the half-year ended 30 June 2026, Varun Beverages Limited reported revenue of ₹8,650.57 crore, a 20.77% increase from the same period last year. Profit before tax rose to ₹1,981.46 crore, up 14.32%, while net profit reached ₹1,525.36 crore, a 15.08% increase. The slower growth in earnings relative to revenue was accompanied by a compression in profit margins and a sharp rise in finance costs.
Finance costs rose to ₹56.92 crore, up 55.75% from ₹36.55 crore in the prior year period. This increase of ₹20.38 crore outpaced the 20.77% growth in revenue. Finance costs as a percentage of revenue increased from 0.51% to 0.66%. Other reported expenses for the period include cost of materials consumed at ₹3,653.49 crore, employee benefit expense at ₹683.24 crore, and depreciation, depletion, and amortisation expense at ₹409.04 crore.
Comprehensive income for the period increased by 16.30% year-over-year to ₹1,567.44 crore. This figure comprises the profit for the period of ₹1,525.36 crore and other comprehensive income of ₹42.08 crore. Other comprehensive income rose from ₹22.27 crore in the prior year period, an increase of 89.00%.
Revenue expanded by 20.77% year-over-year, but profit before tax grew at a slower pace of 14.32%, compressing the profit margin by 1.29 percentage points. Finance costs increased by 55.75%, contributing to the margin decline. The effective tax rate fell slightly to 22.80%, and comprehensive income reached ₹1,567.44 crore.
Exchange disclosures and regulatory announcements for Varun Beverages.
Varun Beverages Limited will participate in an investor meeting on September 25, 2026, in Gurugram, at the J.P. Morgan India Consumption Forum. Management participants include Mr. Raj Gandhi, Mr. Deepak Dabas, and Mr. Manjit Singh. The company stated that no unpublished price-sensitive information is proposed to be shared during the meeting.
VARUN BEVERAGES LIMITED has informed the Exchange about Schedule of Analysts or Institutional Investors Meet |SUBJECT: Analyst/Investor Meet Para A-XBRL
We wish to inform you that pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, representatives of the Company shall participate in the meetings of group of investors as per schedule given in the enclosed intimation. |SUBJECT: Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call Updates
VARUN BEVERAGES LIMITED has informed the Exchange about Schedule of Analysts or Institutional Investors Meet |SUBJECT: Analyst/Investor Meet Para A-XBRL
Press Release to be issued in Kenya by VBL Industries (Kenya) Limited, wholly-owned subsidiary of our Company. |SUBJECT: Press Release
The Share Allotment Committee today approved the allotment of 29,750 Equity Shares of face value of Rs. 2 each upon exercise of stock options vested under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2016 as per details in enclosed intimation. |SUBJECT: ESOP/ESOS/ESPS
VARUN BEVERAGES LIMITED has informed the Exchange regarding Allotment of Securities |SUBJECT: Alteration Of Capital and Fund Raising-XBRL
VARUN BEVERAGES LIMITED has informed the Exchange about Schedule of Analysts or Institutional Investors Meet |SUBJECT: Analyst/Investor Meet Para A-XBRL
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Comprehensive Section Breakdown for Varun Beverages
Strategic Vision: Manufactures and distributes PepsiCo beverages under franchise agreements.
• Exclusive franchise agreements with a major global beverage company.
• Extensive bottling and distribution network across India and international markets.
• Integrated manufacturing and supply chain for a diverse beverage portfolio.
Revenue for the half-year ended 30 June 2026 was ₹8,650.57 crore, the highest level among the five quarterly periods in the available series. This represents a year-over-year increase of ₹1,487.55 crore. Profit before exceptional items and tax grew to ₹1,981.46 crore, a 14.32% increase. The profit before tax margin, calculated as profit before tax divided by revenue, declined from 24.20% in the prior year period to 22.91% in the current period, a drop of 1.29 percentage points.
Total tax expense increased by 11.13% year-over-year to ₹451.82 crore. This growth was lower than the 14.32% growth in profit before tax, resulting in a decrease in the effective tax rate from 23.46% to 22.80%. Current tax rose by 20.65% to ₹442.03 crore, while deferred tax fell by 75.63% to ₹9.79 crore. After accounting for tax, profit for the period was ₹1,525.36 crore, an increase of 15.08%. Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were ₹4.50.
Category: Consumer Goods
Manufactures and distributes a portfolio of carbonated soft drinks including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and Seven-Up under PepsiCo trademarks.
Key Products & Services: Pepsi • Pepsi Black • Mountain Dew • Sting • Seven-Up • Mirinda Orange • Seven-Up Nimbooz Masala Soda • Evervess
Category: Consumer Goods
Manufactures and distributes non-carbonated beverages such as Tropicana juices, Gatorade, and Aquafina packaged drinking water.
Key Products & Services: Tropicana Slice • Tropicana Juices • Seven-Up Nimbooz • Gatorade • Aquafina
Core Thesis: Leverages a long-term franchise relationship with PepsiCo to manage bottling operations and distribution for a diverse beverage portfolio.
• Franchise Operations: Operates under exclusive franchise agreements with PepsiCo, granting rights to manufacture, bottle, and distribute its beverage brands. • Manufacturing and Distribution: Manages integrated bottling operations and an extensive distribution network to ensure widespread product availability across franchised territories. • Brand Portfolio Management: Offers a comprehensive range of PepsiCo's carbonated, non-carbonated, and water beverages under various trademarks.