New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings, India's largest Coca-Cola bottler, has filed for an initial public offering. The filing comes months after Coca-Cola in June said it was exploring a potential listing of HCCH, the parent entity of its Indian bottling arm Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) in 2027.

Coca-Cola operates in the Indian market through two entities: Coca-Cola India and HCCB. Incorporated in February 1997, HCCB operates 14 bottling plants across the country.

Since the issue is entirely an offer for sale (OFS), the company will not receive any proceeds from the IPO, with the entire amount going to the selling shareholder.

Headquartered in Bengaluru, HCCB's operations are spread across 10 states and manufacture...