Once a battleground for fierce marketing rivalries, the soft drink industry saw Pepsi and Coca-Cola wage high-stakes Cola Wars, particularly through cricket. With new players like Reliance-owned Campa Cola entering the fray, the question remains – are the Cola Wars poised for a comeback?
Author: Delshad Irani
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