Lahori Zeera

What Lahori Zeera does

Lahori Zeera (legally Archian Foods Pvt. Ltd.) is an India-based ethnic carbonated beverage company founded in 2017 by three cousins—Saurabh Munjal (CEO), Nikhil Doda (COO), and Saurabh Bhutna (CBO)—and headquartered in Mohali/Chandigarh, Punjab. The company produces traditional Indian-flavored fizzy drinks, with the flagship Lahori Zeera (jeera/cumin soda) accounting for roughly 87–88% of portfolio sales, complemented by Lahori Nimboo (lemon), Lahori Shikanji, Masala Cola, Minty Lemon, and Lahori Kacha Aam variants in 160ml, 300ml, and 2L formats. Products use natural ingredients including cumin, lemon juice concentrate, black salt, ginger, and black pepper, with Class II preservatives, and are manufactured at company-owned facilities in Punjab, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh supplemented by five contract manufacturing partnerships producing nearly one crore bottles per day.

The business model is mass-market product-led growth: beverages are sold at a Rs 10 single-serve price point targeting impulse purchases, generating Rs 775 crore in FY26 revenue (up from Rs 312 crore in FY24 and Rs 540 crore in FY25) with Rs 60 crore EBITDA. Distribution spans 18 Indian states through general trade (paan shops, kirana stores), modern retail, and a Shopify-based D2C e-commerce channel at lahorizeera.com. The company holds ISO 9001:2008/2015 and HACCP certifications, has raised approximately $46M across three funding rounds (most recently a Rs 200 crore Series B from Motilal Oswal in May 2025 at a Rs 2,800 crore valuation), and competes with Coca-Cola and PepsiCo in the affordable desi beverage category—capturing a combined 15% market share with Reliance's Campa between January and September 2025.

Customer segments are mass-market Indian consumers seeking traditional, affordable, nostalgic beverages, with secondary targeting of value-conscious youth aged 18–35 and planned international expansion into UAE/GCC markets by 2028 to serve the Indian diaspora. Founder ownership remains concentrated at 70.76%, with Belgium-based Verlinvest holding 26.80%.

Name

Lahori Zeera

Legal name

Archian Foods Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://lahorizeera.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Lahori Zeera (Archian Foods Pvt. Ltd.) is an India-based ethnic beverage company founded in 2017 that produces traditional Indian-flavored carbonated drinks—flagship jeera soda plus nimboo, shikanji, masala cola, and other variants—at a Rs 10 mass-market price point, serving impulse consumers across 18 Indian states via general trade, modern retail, and D2C e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Carbonated Soft Drinks

NAICS

Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Carbonated Soft Drinks (Juice Drinks, Lemonades, Fruit Drinks) (CRADAHAB)

Keywords

• Carbonated soft drinks
• Ethnic beverages
• Indian soft drinks
• Jeera soda
• Mass market drinks

Headquarters

HQ city

Mohali

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Beverage Product Sales: Lahori Zeera generates revenue through sale of its carbonated beverages including Lahori Zeera (jeera soda), Lahori Nimboo, Lahori Shikanji, Masala Cola, Minty Lemon, and Lahori Kacha Aam variants in various pack sizes (160ml, 300ml, 2L). Revenue grew from Rs 312 crore in FY2024 to Rs 540 crore in FY2025 and approximately Rs 775 crore in FY2026.
2. E-commerce Direct Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales through lahorizeera.com online store, selling beverage packs with shipping charges based on location (Rs 190-350 for 160ml depending on region).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lahori Zeera manufactures and sells traditional Indian-flavored carbonated soft drinks under brands including Lahori Zeera (cumin/jeera soda), Lahori Nimboo, Lahori Shikanji, Masala Cola, Minty Lemon, Lahori Kacha Aam, and Lahori Imli Banta. The flagship Lahori Zeera represents 87-88% of the portfolio and is sold in 160ml single-serve bottles at Rs 10 retail price point, alongside 300ml and 2L formats through general trade, modern retail, and direct e-commerce channels across 18 Indian states.

Product overview

Lahori Zeera is an Indian ethnic beverage brand specializing in traditional Indian-inspired fizzy drinks with chatpata flavors and natural ingredients. The product portfolio centers on the flagship Lahori Zeera (jeera/cumin soda) representing 87-88% of sales, complemented by Lahori Nimboo (lemon), Lahori Shikanji, Masala Cola, and Minty Lemon variants. Products are available in 160ml, 300ml, and 2L formats, all positioned in the affordable ₹10 mass-market price segment. The company operates through direct-to-consumer online sales via its Shopify e-commerce platform and offline retail distribution across 18+ Indian states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lahori Zeera Flagship jeera (cumin) soda with chatpata flavors, natural ingredients, and fizz. Available in 160ml, 300ml, and 2L formats. Represents 87-88% of the product portfolio. Targeted at Indian mass-market consumers seeking affordable traditional desi carbonated drinks.
• Lahori Nimboo Lemon-flavored carbonated beverage with chatpata taste profile and natural ingredients, positioned as a refreshing desi drink for mass-market Indian consumers.
• Lahori Shikanji Traditional shikanji-flavored carbonated drink combining tangy and sweet notes with natural ingredients and fizz, serving as an authentic Indian refresher for mass-market consumers.
• Masala Cola Masala cola variant offering spicy cola flavor with Indian-inspired ingredients and chatpata profile for consumers seeking an Indian twist on the cola format.
• Minty Lemon Mint and lemon carbonated combination with cooling effect, offering a refreshing twist on the classic lemon variant for mass-market Indian consumers.
• Lahori Zeera 2L Large 2-liter format of the flagship jeera soda designed for family and bulk consumption occasions, expanding the flagship SKU beyond single-serve impulse purchases.
• Lahori Kacha Aam Raw mango-flavored traditional Indian carbonated drink featured on the company storefront, positioned as an authentic desi refresher for mass-market consumers.
• Lahori Imli Banta Tamarind-flavored traditional Indian carbonated drink featured on the company storefront, offering a tangy desi flavor profile to mass-market consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue growth from Rs 312 crore (FY24) to Rs 540 crore (FY25) - 73% YoY growth
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Campa Cola (Reliance Consumer Products): Reliance's revival of the iconic Campa brand, positioned at the Rs 10 price point targeting the same mass-market Indian consumer with cola and fruit-flavored carbonated drinks. Together with Lahori Zeera, Campa captured 15% share from Coke/PepsiCo in 2025 — the most direct comparable peer.
• Paper Boat (Hector Beverages): One of India's leading ethnic/nostalgia beverage brands offering traditional flavors (aam panna, jaljeera, chikki) in modern packaging. Comparable target consumer, similar desi flavor positioning, and overlap in the ethnic carbonated category.
• Duke's (Bikaji Foods International): Rajasthan-based mass-market Indian beverage brand known for jeera, masala, and lemon sodas at affordable price points. Directly competes on the same jeera-soda shelf segment and regional general-trade channels.
• Appy Fizz (Parle Agro): One of India's largest mass-market sparkling fruit-drink brands (Appy Fizz, Frooti, Bailley) priced accessibly. Closest peer by product format, price-point, and youth-targeted marketing playbook.
• Bisleri International: India's iconic bottled water and carbonated beverage brand (Bisleri Soda, Limonata, Spyci Jeera) with deep general-trade penetration. Comparable Indian CPG beverage company competing on ethnic flavors and mass-market accessibility.

Broad incumbents

• Coca-Cola India (Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages): India arm of the global cola leader, controlling ThumsUp, Sprite, Limca, and Maaza. Direct incumbent competitor for the same Rs 10-20 carbonated soft drink wallet and general-trade shelf space.
• PepsiCo India: India operations of the global cola and snacks giant, controlling Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sting, and 7UP. Same mass-market carbonated beverage category and overlapping general-trade distribution.
• Sting (PepsiCo): PepsiCo's mass-market energy/stimulation drink aimed at value-conscious youth, typically priced around Rs 20. Comparable positioning at the impulse-purchase price tier and youth-targeted marketing.
• ThumsUp (Coca-Cola): Iconic Indian-strong cola brand owned by Coca-Cola, priced at the Rs 20 mass-market tier. Directly competes for the same young male consumer seeking strong, affordable carbonated drinks.

Emerging players

• Real (Dabur): Dabur's packaged juice brand competing in the non-carbonated ethnic refreshment space (mixed fruit, mango). Adjacent category overlap with Lahori's Nimboo/Shikanji variants; useful as a comparable for traditional Indian flavor commercialization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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