Varun Beverages slipped nearly 2% to ₹481.95 despite strong Q1CY26 numbers. Sales volume rose 16.3% to 36.34 crore cases, revenue increased 18.1% to ₹6,574 crore, EBITDA grew 21% to ₹1,529 crore and PAT climbed 20.1% to ₹879 crore. The company also announced ₹0.50 interim dividend and expanded Africa presence through acquisitions.