Verdict

Paper Boat is the more Indian-owned choice

Paper Boat scores 90/100 vs Mountain Dew at 18/100 on ownership โ€” and it's Indian-owned.

90

Paper Boat

vs

18

Mountain Dew

Brand Comparison

Paper Boat vs Mountain Dew

Quantify ownership structure, origin, and control signals in one view.

Derived from documented disclosures and scored consistently.

Indian-owned profile

Paper Boat

India ownership score: 90/100

Foreign-owned profile

Mountain Dew

India ownership score: 18/100

Comparison Fit

These brands share a broad segment and should be interpreted as a wider comparison.

Profile match: broad segment

Ownership Insight

Paper Boat is Indian-owned. Mountain Dew is owned by PepsiCo India, headquartered in United States.

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Score Breakdown

Equity ownership

Paper Boat: 60%

Mountain Dew: 0%

Manufacturing presence

Paper Boat: 80%

Mountain Dew: 60%

Revenue retention

Paper Boat: 80%

Mountain Dew: 60%

Strategic control

Paper Boat: 100%

Mountain Dew: 0%

Side-by-side Details

FeaturePaper BoatMountain Dew
Country of originIndiaUnited States
HeadquartersUnavailableNew York
Founded20131940
Parent companyHector Beverages Pvt LtdPepsiCo India
Parent company countryIndiaUnited States
Manufacturing in India80%60%
Revenue retained in India80%60%
Ownership typeIndianForeign Brand
Strategic controlIndiaUnited States

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more Indian โ€” Paper Boat or Mountain Dew?

Paper Boat is more Indian with a score of 90/100 vs Mountain Dew's 18/100.

Is Paper Boat Indian-owned?

Paper Boat is Indian-owned with an Indian ownership score of 90/100.

Is Mountain Dew Indian-owned?

Mountain Dew is foreign-controlled with an Indian ownership score of 18/100, owned by PepsiCo India (United States).

Who owns Paper Boat?

Paper Boat is owned by Hector Beverages (India).

Who owns Mountain Dew?

Mountain Dew is owned by PepsiCo India (United States).