The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company with over 500 brands. It began in 1886 when Dr. John Pemberton created Coca-Cola syrup. In India, Coca-Cola's operations include a subsidiary that manufactures concentrates and beverage bases, a bottling company, 13 licensed bottling partners, and an extensive distribution system. Coca-Cola has invested $2 billion in India since 1991 and plans to invest another $5 billion by 2020, directly employing over 25,000 people.