RETAIL/FMCG Allied Blenders & Distillers Approves ₹115 Cr Investment In Malt Distillery

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd, a leading spirits company, has approved an additional capital contribution of ₹115 crore in its subsidiary Minakshi Agro Industries LLP (MAILLP) to establish a malt distillery and maturation warehouse at Aurangabad. The investment, which will be made in one or more tranches, will support a malt distillery with a capacity […]

CW Bureau · Sep 11, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Allied Blenders & Distillers Launches Premium Whisky ‘The Indian Edit’

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD), a leading spirits company, has launched ‘The Indian Edit’, a premium whisky positioned for contemporary and globally oriented Indian consumers. The brand is built around the idea that modern Indian success is increasingly expressed through the confidence to shape traditions and evolving culture into a distinct personal identity. The […]

CW Bureau · Sep 11, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Tilaknagar Industries Enters Tequila Market Via Black Tiger Distilleries

Tilaknagar Industries Ltd. (TI), an Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) manufacturer, has entered the country’s fast-growing tequila market through a strategic investment in Black Tiger Distilleries (BTD). TI will invest a total of ₹22 crore in BTD for a 30% shareholding on a fully diluted basis. The investment will be made in two tranches, with ₹6 […]

CW Bureau · Sep 2, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG ABD Forays Into Malaysia With Local Production Of Officer’s Choice Blue

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD), a leading spirits company, has forayed into Malaysia through local production of Officer’s Choice Blue. This marks ABD’s first overseas local production arrangement as it seeks to deepen its presence across international markets through disciplined, asset-light growth models. ABD currently exports to 39 international markets and has expanded its […]

CW Bureau · Aug 24, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Monika Alcobev Partners Angostura To Expand Premium Spirits Portfolio

Monika Alcobev, a leading importer and distributor of premium alcoholic beverages, has entered into a strategic partnership with Angostura to import, distribute and market the Caribbean brand’s portfolio across key Indian markets. The rollout will begin in Maharashtra and Delhi, followed by a phased expansion to other states. Premium portfolio The partnership brings Angostura’s premium […]

CW Bureau · Jul 27, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition 2025 Wins Global Design Honour

Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky’s Diwali Collector’s Edition 2025 has been awarded “Best Special Edition Design” in the World’s Best Design category at the World Whiskies Awards 2026, becoming the first Indian brand to secure this global recognition. India-inspired design takes centre stage The award-winning packaging, conceptualised by designer Krsnaa Mehta, Founder of India Circus, […]

CW Bureau · Apr 14, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG ABD Maestro Expands Zoya Portfolio With Launch Of Pink Mix Berries Gin

ABD Maestro Pvt Ltd, the super-premium and luxury spirits arm of Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd, has expanded its Zoya Gin portfolio with the launch of Zoya Pink Mix Berries Gin in Maharashtra. Riding premiumisation trend The launch comes amid strong momentum in India’s premium spirits segment, driven by a younger generation of consumers increasingly […]

CW Bureau · Apr 9, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Indri Single Malt, Dram Club Unveils Limited-Edition Of ‘Indri Rudhira’

Indri Single Malt Whisky has partnered with The Dram Club to launch ‘Indri Rudhira’, a limited-edition expression matured in Pineau des Charentes casks, priced at ₹12,500 in Bengaluru. With only 252 individually numbered bottles, the release ranks among the rarest expressions from an Indian whisky brand, targeting collectors and premium whisky enthusiasts. Focus on rarity […]

CW Bureau · Mar 24, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Allied Blenders Iconiq White Whisky Crosses 10-Mn Cases Milestone

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd. (ABD), the maker of Iconiq White International Grain Whisky, has announced that its flagship brand has surpassed 10 million cases in FY26 and is still counting. With the financial year drawing to a close, this landmark achievement underscores one of the fastest growth trajectories within the relatively high-margin Prestige & […]

CW Bureau · Mar 23, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Camikara Puts Indian Rum On Global Map With Top Awards In UK And US

Over the past decade, Indian single malt whisky has transformed the country’s reputation in global spirits, challenging long-established whisky regions and earning international acclaim. Now it is the turn of Camikara to hog the limelight as the world’s best Indian rum, beating global rum brands. In a landmark moment for Indian spirits, Camikara, India’s first […]

CW Bureau · Mar 12, 2026