CavinKare Acquires Indian Sparkling Water Brand Polka Pop
Polka Pop, an Indian clean-label sparkling water brand founded in 2021 by Gaurav Khemka and Shubham Modi, has been acquired by FMCG company CavinKare, joining its beverages portfolio. Known for zero-sugar, zero-calorie naturally flavoured sparkling water, Polka Pop was an early entrant in India's clean sparkling-water category. The acquisition was completed in early 2026, with terms undisclosed. Founders expressed satisfaction with the brand's growth and integration into CavinKare.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 25 Sept, 09:32 am. Other outlets followed.