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title: "Marico Completes Acquisition of 4700BC Popcorn Owner Zea Maize"
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description: "Marico Limited has completed the acquisition of a 93.27% stake in Zea Maize Private Limited, owner of the premium popcorn brand 4700BC, from PVR INOX Limited, effective January 29, 2026. This acquisition aims to enhance Marico's presence in the value-added snacking and premium food segments, strengthening its competitive position in India's growing packaged snacks market. Marico is a leading FMCG company in India, focusing on nutritional, personal care, and wellness brands."
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# Marico Completes Acquisition of 4700BC Popcorn Owner Zea Maize

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The latest announcement is out from Marico Limited ( (IN:MARICO) ).

Marico Limited has completed the acquisition of a 93.27% stake in Zea Maize Private Limited, the company that owns the premium popcorn brand 4700BC, from PVR INOX Limited, effective January 29, 2026, making Zea Maize a subsidiary. The deal signals Marico’s continued push into value-added snacking and premium food segments, broadening its branded consumer portfolio and potentially enhancing its competitive positioning in India’s rapidly growing packaged snacks market.

**More about Marico Limited**

Marico Limited is a fast-moving consumer goods company based in India, known for its portfolio of nutritional, personal care, and wellness brands sold across domestic and international markets. Listed on the BSE and NSE, it focuses on building scalable consumer brands and strengthening its presence in high-growth consumer categories.

**Average Trading Volume:** 80,180

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Buy

**Current Market Cap:** 968.2B INR

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