Possible heir apparent emerges at Coke after company shakeup

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 03:00

The surprise departure of a potential Coca-Cola Co chief executive has put the global chief customer officer in contention to eventually succeed CEO Muhtar Kent.

Coke elevates Atul Singh, Venkatesh Kini in global hierarchy

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 22:00

Beverages giant Coca Cola Tuesday elevated India-born Atul Singh as the president of its Asian operations with effect from effective January 1 next year following an organisational restructuring with Pacific Group region being renamed to Asia Pacific.

Sri Lankan court bans Coca Cola for three months

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 20:06

A court in Sri Lanka has ordered suspension of production and sale of carbonated drink Coca Cola in the country for a period of three months as its manufacturer has been deemed to have flouted rules.

Ford cars' fabric to flaunt Coca-Cola 'green bottle' technology

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 13:05

American automaker Ford is reportedly using eco-friendly fabric, which has been manufactured with the same technology as Coca-Cola's "green" bottles, for its cars.

Pepsi brand more youthful, Coke for older ones: Nooyi

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 23:30

There is a "big difference between the two companies", she said, adding: "...In a way we came into India and invested a lot of money in India and grew it".

Coca-Cola remains committed to $5 bn investment in India

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 11:33

Beverages giant Coca-Cola says it will go ahead with a planned USD 5 billion investment to make India its fifth-biggest market globally, notwithstanding the current economic slowdown in the country.

World currency turbulence hits company earnings

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 10:14

Emerging markets have helped rake in a corporate earnings bonanza in recent years, but a sudden plunge in their currencies in mid-2013 due to an expected cut in US stimulus has sorely hit sales and profit.

Coca Cola's new bottling plant in India goes on stream

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 15:46

The plant, which is owned by Brindavan Agro Industries, will provide employment to 225 people and cater to nine districts of Western Uttar Pradesh and some parts of Madhya Pradesh.

Apple Inc is 'most valuable brand' in the world

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 13:14

According to the New York Times, it was the first time in 13 years that Coca-Cola lost out to Apple as the Best Global Brands.

Parle re-enters cola market after 20 years with Cafe Cuba

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 18:03

Parle Agro had sold its popular and iconic soft drink brands namely Thums Up, Limca, Gold Spot and Citra, to Coca-Cola in 1993 and had also signed a non-compete agreement for 10 years.

Pisharody elected chairman of Audit Bureau of Circulations

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 18:51

Ravindra Pisharody of Tata Motors has been unanimously elected chairman of the Audit Bureau of Circulations for the year 2013-14 while M Venkatesh of HT Media would serve as his deputy during the period.

Coca Cola India rings in top level changes

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 19:56

As part of the reshuffle, current Vice President Customer and Commercial Leadership, Sumanta Datta will take over as Vice President (VP), Company Bottling Operations, while Bhupendra Suri, currently Director, Franchise Operations, is being elevated as VP - Franchise Bottling Operations.