Lucknow-headquartered SLMG Beverages, the flagship beverage company of the Ladhani Group, ended 2025 on a positive note. The revenue exceeded ₹8,000 crore on the back of steady demand across categories throughout the year. The company expects this momentum to continue well through 2026 and is steadfastly working towards crossing the ₹10,000 crore milestone.
This growth has been augmented gradually, supported by phased addition to the manufacturing capacity and distribution over time. As volumes scale up, SLMG is evaluating enhanced investments to ensure that production and logistics remain efficient during high-demand periods, particularly the summer months.
Among the initiatives that are lined up, is a large integrated manufacturing facility spread across nearly 70 acres. The project is currently at the planning stage and is intended to cater to the company’s future requirements rather than addressing short-term capacity needs. A formal announcement about this expansion is expected later in February.
SLMG’s manufacturing operations are anchored by several large and highly automated plants running multiple product lines. This operating model has enabled the company to manage seasonal demand cycles while maintaining consistency in output and quality.
Commenting on the company’s performance and outlook, joint managing director, Paritosh Ladhani said, “Crossing the ₹8,000 crore mark is a watershed moment for us. As the business grows to take the next leap, our focus pivots on ensuring that our systems, processes, and teams are equipped to handle higher volumes over the long term – something that SLMG Beverages is acclaimed for.”
The company has over three decades of experience through the Ladhani Group’s long-standing association with The Coca-Cola Company. SLMG Beverages operates eight manufacturing plants across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, producing a diverse portfolio that includes fruit juices, carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, and packaged drinking water.
With beverage consumption steadily rising across India, the company expects 2026 to be a year of measured expansion, backed by disciplined investment coupled with a sharp focus on operational excellence.
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Naresh Khanna – 10 February 2025
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