Coca-Cola is preparing to list its Indian bottling arm, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), through an IPO this summer to raise approximately $1 billion. The company is valued at nearly $10 billion, with investment bankers like Kotak, HDFC Group, and Citibank onboard. This move aligns with Coca-Cola’s global strategy of focusing on brand building rather than direct ownership of capital-intensive operations.
Laurus Labs shares rally over 4% as Q1FY27 profit jumps 126% on strong CDMO growth
Laurus Labs reported a strong June-quarter performance, with net profit more than doubling and revenue rising 29% year-on-year, driven by robust growth in its CDMO