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Acquisition · Commerce & Consumer Brands

Polka Pop joins CavinKare’s beverage portfolio

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Date
Company
Polka Pop
What it does
clean-label sparkling water
Kind
Acquisition
Based in
Chennai
Founded
2021
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

Polka Pop makes naturally flavored sparkling water with zero sugar, zero calories and a clean‑label formula, sold through quick‑commerce apps

What happened

CavinKare acquired Polka Pop in early 2026; the transaction amount was not disclosed, and the brand now joins its beverage portfolio

Why it matters

The deal adds a fast‑growing zero‑sugar sparkling‑water brand to CavinKare’s drinks lineup, strengthening its health‑focused offerings in India

The details

  • Polka Pop was founded in 2021 by Gaurav Khemka and co‑founded by Shubham Modi.
  • The brand offers naturally flavored sparkling water with zero sugar, zero calories and a clean‑label formula.
  • It sold its products mainly through quick‑commerce platforms such as Swiggy Instamart, Zepto and Blinkit.
  • CavinKare completed the acquisition of Polka Pop in early 2026.
  • The financial terms of the transaction were undisclosed.

The bigger picture

  • Polka Pop ranked early among Indian makers of sugar‑free, calorie‑free sparkling water.
  • The acquisition expands CavinKare’s beverage portfolio into the health‑focused sparkling‑water segment.

About the business

  • Customers can order the drinks via quick‑commerce apps and receive delivery within 10‑15 minutes.

The deal

Type
acquisition

Investors

  • CavinKare (buyer) — Indian FMCG company

Founders

  • Gaurav Khemka, Founder
  • Shubham Modi, Co‑founder

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