Liquor Firms

Beer industry to invest ₹5,500 crore in UP in next three years: BAI

The brewing industry will invest around Rs 5,500 crore in Uttar Pradesh in the next three years on setting up of greenfield units and its ancilleries, industry body BAI said. The beer industry is "betting big" on Uttar Pradesh, said the Brewers' Association of India (BAI), while welcoming the new excise policy announced by the state government, termed it "progressive" and has a "well-balanced approach" for the growth of the industry. "The beer industry and its ancillary industries will be investing Rs 5,500 crore in the next three years," said BAI Director General Vinod Giri. Elaborating the projects, he said work on two greenfield breweries costing around Rs 1500 crore is already underway. "Similarly, two major aluminium can production plants, which entail investment of Rs 2,000 crore, are also in the pipeline, while a few glass production units worth Rs 2,000 crore will also come up soon," Giri told PTI. In addition, plans are underway for the malting unit and paper box makers,

Pernod Ricard sees strong growth momentum in H2, rules out India IPO

French liquor major Pernod Ricard has ruled out an IPO of its India business as part of its deleveraging strategy, even as it reported a 4 per cent rise in net sales in the country. With growth accelerating to 8 per cent after excluding Imperial Blue, a brand that has now been disposed of and closed by the French Liquor major, it expects the momentum to continue in the second half of FY'26, its Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Alexandre Ricard said. The company, which follows a July-to-June fiscal year, has achieved this growth despite a challenging first quarter, which was "severely impacted" by a very strong tax increase in Maharashtra, said Ricard on the post-earnings call last week. "We expect to see this momentum continue over the second half (H2)," he said in his opening remarks. The Pernod Ricard CEO highlighted that its international spirits portfolio is witnessing a "strong double-digit growth in India, reflecting the ongoing premiumization of the market. India's growth

United Breweries gets sound mark for 'Oo La La La Le O' Kingfisher jingle

United Breweries secures trademark protection for its iconic 'Oo La La La Le O' Kingfisher jingle, reinforcing sound as a legally protected brand asset in India

Sanjay Dutt's The Glenwalk targets ₹200 crore revenue by March 2026

Premium Scotch brand co-founded by Sanjay Dutt aims to sell 2.4 lakh cases by March 31 and expand its portfolio with five new variants

Brokerages cheer Radico Khaitan's Q3 show; premium push, margins shine

Margins were a key positive surprise, analysts said. Gross margin expanded sharply to 46.5 per cent, aided by stable ENA and grain prices and a richer product mix.

Radico Khaitan sees FY27 revenue growth above estimates on premium demand

Managing Director Abhishek Khaitan said on Thursday he expects sales volume in the company's "prestige and above" business, which makes up roughly half of its total revenue, to climb over 15%

ICICI Securities retains 'Add' on United Spirits despite Q3 volume pressure

ICICI Securities on United Spirits: Despite volume pressure, USL reported steady revenue growth, aided by premiumisation.

Nomura bets on United Spirits as India's alcohol industry turns premium

In a note starting coverage on USL with a 'Buy' rating & target of ₹1,650, Nomura said the sector is seeing a paradigm change as consumers move away from 'drinking more' to 'drinking better'.

Fake liquor factory busted in Nagpur; ₹24 lakh stock, other items seized

The state excise department has busted a factory producing counterfeit Indian-made foreign liquor in Nagpur district, seizing alcohol stock and other materials valued at Rs 24.67 lakh, officials said. The excise personnel on Tuesday conducted a raid on a bungalow at Gondwana Pimpri in the Hingna area where the illegal unit was operating, an official said. They seized 1,090 litres of counterfeit liquor blend, 356 bottles of a liquor banned for sale in Maharashtra, and 90 bulk litres of another fake liquor. Equipment such as an electronic bottle sealing machine, fake labels, bottle caps, empty bottles, and a four-wheeler vehicle were also seized, the official said. A case has been registered against seven persons, he added.

India's water scarcity, state laws creating risks for beverage giants

India bars liquor movement across state borders without permits, forcing companies to set up production in each state despite water scarcity

Triveni Engineering rises 3% on Delhi entry with premium whisky launch

Triveni Engineering shares gained after the company announced its entry into Delhi's IMFL market, expanding its presence in the fast-growing premium & super-premium whisky segment.

Radico Khaitan premium push intact; Antique raises target to ₹3,800

Antique believes Radico's flagship premium whisky brand After Dark is on track to clock 3.5 million cases in FY26, up sharply from 1.9 million cases in FY25.

Cristal Azul targets 150,000 cases and ₹150 crore India revenue by 2026

New York-born, Mexico-produced tequila Cristal Azul is targeting 1.5 lakh cases and Rs 150 crore in revenue in its first two years in India, betting on premium spirits growth

Radico Khaitan surges 6%, hits record high; analysts see more upside

Looking ahead, Radico's management remains confident of delivering strong double-digit growth in the Prestige & Above category, enhanced profitability and a continuous focus on cash flow generation.

Allied Blenders plans double-digit growth, higher margins by FY27

Allied Blenders plans to invest Rs 547 crore to strengthen backward integration, expand globally, and grow its premium and luxury portfolio, aiming for higher margins and sustainable growth

White spirits lead Radico's growth story; Q2 net profit rises 73%

Radico Khaitan's net profit jumps 73% to Rs 139.5 crore in Q3FY26 as white spirits like vodka and gin outpace brown spirits in driving premiumisation

Radico Khaitan gets temporary relief in 'Kashmyr' trademark dispute

The Chandigarh HC stayed an injunction order against Radico Khaitan in the 'Kashmyr' trademark dispute filed by Piccadilly, allowing the company to continue business operations till the next hearing

Why did Systematix initiate coverage on Radico Khaitan? 16% upside seen

Radico Khaitan is entering a phase of strong operating leverage, with margin expansion, healthy cash flows, and a visible path to debt reduction by FY27

Delhi drinkers may soon pay Gurugram-like prices for premium liquor

Delhi government is weighing bringing premium alcohol prices at par with Gurugram and Faridabad, as fixed retail margins in the capital push buyers to neighbouring cities

Flying off the shelves: Duty-free liquor sales at Indian airports rise 13%

Global drinks firms are banking on India's rising disposable incomes and Gen Z travellers' premium tastes to power growth of duty-free liquor sales in coming years