Reliance to invest INR 8,000-crore in beverage expansion
The significant capital expenditure, the largest since the company began operations in 2022, will be directed towards expanding the capacity of Campa and its other beverage brands.
24 Jun 2025 | 436 Views | By WhatPackaging? Team
Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Retail, is set to invest up to INR 8,000 crore over the next 12-15 months. The company plans to establish 10-12 new greenfield and co-packing plants to compete with established beverage giants such as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, as well as lower-priced regional brands nationwide.
In February, Reliance, in partnership with Jericho Foods and Beverages, established a plant in Guwahati for the production of soft drinks and water to serve the North-east region. Another facility is currently under development in Bihar.
RCPL's current beverage portfolio includes Campa, Orange, and Lemon, along with Sosyo soft drink, Spinner energy drink, Sun Crush juice, Independence water, and the fruit-based hydration brand Raskik. The company recently launched Spinner, a sports drink co-created with Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan.
Campa and other beverages are presently manufactured at 18 co-investment plants. RCPL operates 15 brands, primarily through acquisitions. While the availability of these brands is currently limited to select markets, the company aims for pan-India product availability by March 2027.
For FY25, RCPL reported revenues of INR 11,500-crore, with Campa Cola and Independence each exceeding INR 1,000-crore in sales. In the last fiscal year, the brand's overall reach extended to over one million stores.