Ravi Jaipuria represents one of India’s most successful business transformations, evolving from a single bottling plant owner to building a multi-billion dollar empire spanning beverages, fast food, healthcare, and education sectors.
Personal Information Tables
Personal Details
Attribute | Details |
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Full Name | Ravi Jaipuria |
Date of Birth | November 28, 1954 |
Age | 69 years (2024) |
Nationality | Indian |
Residence | Delhi |
Education | Business Management (US) |
Net Worth | $17.90 billion |
Known As | Cola King of India |
Family Information
Relation | Details |
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Father | Chunilal Jaipuria |
Wife | Dhara Jaipuria |
Children | Varun Jaipuria (Son), Devyani (Daughter) |
Background | Marwari Hindu Family |
Career Evolution
Early Career
- Returned to India in 1985
- Joined family business as Coca-Cola bottler
- Received one bottling plant after family division in 1987
- Switched to PepsiCo partnership
Business Empire
Currently manages:
- Varun Beverages (PepsiCo’s largest bottler outside US)
- Devyani International (Largest Yum! Brands franchisee in India)
- RJ Corp (Diversified conglomerate)
Major Achievements
- PepsiCo’s International Bottler of the Year (1997)
- Distinguished Entrepreneurship Award (PHD Annual Awards 2018)
- Successfully listed Varun Beverages and Devyani International
- Built India’s largest food and beverage empire
Recent Developments
- Expanding into African markets
- Planning $7 million investment in Zimbabwe and Zambia
- Manufacturing and distribution rights for ‘Simba Munchiez’
- Continuous expansion of restaurant chains