Pepsi Bottler Goes Boozy: Varun Beverages Surges on Carlsberg Beer Deal & Q3 Profit Jump
Varun Beverages’ board approved entry into alcoholic drinks, including a distribution deal with Carlsberg to test-market beer in Africa. The company will set up a subsidiary in Kenya and announced a joint venture for refrigeration equipment in India. Q3 net profit rose 19% to ₹741 crore despite flat domestic sales. Shares surged up to 10% on October 29, rebounding after recent declines.
