New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- Bengaluru: Vending machines are emerging as a growing distribution channel for healthy-snacking and beverage brands to reach consumers in captive locations such as corporate offices, airports, metro stations and railway stations.

This comes as quick commerce, a key channel for new product launches and brand discovery, becomes increasingly crowded. India's vending-machine base is expanding, with the number of installed machines estimated at 358,000 in 2025, up 24% from a year earlier, according to Next Move Strategy Consulting.

Vending is also moving beyond conventional snacks and beverages into fresh juice, protein shakes and sexual wellness products. Deployments are growing across gyms, offices and other high-foo...