New Delhi, July 5 -- The Indian soft drink industry is expected to return to a growth rate of over 10 per cent next year, which is impacted in the current year due to weather disruptions, said a report by Systematix Institutional Equities.

The Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) industry is expected to deliver strong double-digit growth medium-term; historically, it has grown 13-14 per cent.

The report citing the experts stated that the carbonated soft drinks (CSD) market of Rs 300 billion should deliver strong double-digit growth over the medium term.

By definition, Carbonated Soft Drinks are non-alcoholic beverages containing usually carbonated water and flavouring and then sweetened with sugar or a non-caloric sweetener.

The Indian market...