06:40 AM EDT, 10/17/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Coca-Cola (KO) is exploring a potential $1 billion initial public offering of its Indian bottling arm, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, which could value the unit at around $10 billion, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

The report said the company has held early talks with bankers, but no formal steps have been taken yet.

If the deal proceeds, the IPO is likely to happen next year. Plans are still in flux, Bloomberg said, citing source

Coca-Cola did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request comment.

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