Coca-Cola Records 22% Surge In India Sales

Coca-Cola Records 22% Surge In India SalesThe Indian arm of the Coca-Cola corporation has recorded an increase of 22 per cent in sales during the second quarter of the existing financial year.

Mr. Atul Singh, chief executive and president for India and South Asia, stated that the company continued to attain sturdy business outcomes during the second quarter of the existing year.

"This was our 16th consecutive quarter of growth," Mr. Singh said.

In a declaration, Mr. Atul said that Coca-Cola India's unit case volume surged 22 per cent during the period under review.

"We are seeing strong growth across our portfolio both in sparkling and in stills," he said.

"Going forward, we plan to continue our investments in our system to build the health of our brands fuelled by world-class marketing and innovation."

Internationally the soft drink makers including Fanta, Sprite and Diet Coke stated that its net income climbed to $2.37 billion during the second quarter that ended on July 2 from $2.04 billion in the same quarter last year. (With Inputs from Agencies)