The Bombay Banta story
Bombay Banta is a drinks brand founded in 2021 by husband and wife Akkshita Malhotra and Meet Singh Malhotra. It started as an attempt to give the traditional Indian banta soda new branding, packaging and flavours.
Its range has eight variants. The carbonated drinks are Masala Cola, Masala Soda, Kala Khatta, Jeera Soda and Lemon Soda, and the non-carbonated range is low-sugar shikanji in masala, nimbu and jamun flavours.
The brand first became widely known as the drink served on Vistara Airlines. It is now served in hotels and restaurants and sold on quick commerce apps.
In 2026 it raised ₹8 crore in a pre-Series A round led by DSG Consumer Partners, which had also led its seed round in late 2023. The round valued the company at ₹80 crore.
Masala Soda, pack of 12
Kala Khaata Soda, pack of 12
Imli Jeera Soda, pack of 12
Lemon Soda, pack of 12
Assorted sodas, pack of 8
