HCCB Receives Top Employer Certification for 2026
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited (HCCB), one of India's leading FMCG companies, has been certified as a Top Employer in India for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute (TEI), the global authority on recognising excellence in people practices. The announcement was made on August 24, 2026.
The independent global HR certification validates HCCB's people practices across six domains: People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing.
The certification reflects HCCB's commitment to creating a high-performing workplace through people-centric policies, robust talent practices, and a culture that drives business performance, employee engagement and growth.
Company Profile and Operations
Headquartered in Bengaluru, HCCB manufactures beverages through 14 factories across 10 states in India and serves more than 17 lakh retailers through a network of over 2,000 distributors. The company's operations are powered by employees working across manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, and corporate functions every day.
According to details reported by the Free Press Journal and The Tribune, HCCB was incorporated on 14th February 1997. As on 31st March 2026, the company employs over 5,000 people. Its operations are spread across 10 states and 236 districts in South and West India, with 14 factories across 9 states, manufacturing and selling 37 different products across 8 categories.
Executive Responses
Ritesh Pratap Singh, Chief Human Resources Officer, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, said, "This recognition reflects the strength of the culture our people build every day across our markets, factories and support centers. In a business as distributed and operationally diverse as ours, a consistent employee experience takes deliberate effort, which is why we are committed to a workplace where people can learn, grow, feel a sense of belonging and contribute meaningfully to HCCB's journey."
Adrian Seligman, Chief Executive Officer, Top Employers Institute, said, "Achieving a Country Top Employer Certification for 2026 reflects HCCB's dedication to building an outstanding workplace that enables sustained business performance."
About the Top Employers Institute
In 2025, the Top Employers Institute certified nearly 2,500 organisations in 131 countries/regions, as reported by the Free Press Journal and The Tribune. The institute is described as the global authority on recognising excellence in people practices.