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Proost Beer Achieves Rs. 115 Crore Revenue in FY25

Grano69 Beverages, makers of beer brand Proost, has registered revenues of over Rs. 115 crores for FY25, achieving EBITDA breakeven. This marks 174% growth over last year’s revenue of Rs. 42 crore and a sharp rise in volumes from 2.5 Lakhs cases in FY24 to 8 lakhs cases in FY25.  

Tarun Bhargava, Co-Founder & CEO, Proost

A key contributor to this year’s performance has been Proost Strong Beer.  The brand expanded its footprint to six states, Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka and Jharkhand while strategically deepening market share in its core regions. The company is set to introduce new products shortly to further strengthen its lineup. Tarun Bhargava, CEO and Co-Founder of Proost Beer, said, “Growing from around 42 crores in FY24 to 115 crores in FY25 and turning EBITDA-Breakeven is a validating moment for the team. It proves that a beer brand in India can be built sustainably, with discipline and capital efficiency, without burning irrational amounts of cash. For us, this milestone represents years of learning, pivots, setbacks, and belief. And honestly, it still feels like day one.”  

Blenders Pride Launches Zenith Black Edition

Blenders Pride, a leader in India’s premium whisky segment, has launched Blenders Pride Zenith Black Edition, a limited-edition expression. One million bottles of Zenith Black will be available in Pan-India markets soon. Presently, it is available in exclusive stores only.

Encased in a striking black design that signifies luxury, the Zenith Black Edition is crafted for discerning whisky connoisseur, for the One in a Million.

Long associated with Blenders Pride, black now takes centre-stage in an innovative design expression that redefines the codes of premium whisky.

Debashree Dasgupta, CMO, Pernod Ricard India, said, “Blenders Pride continues to redefine the benchmarks of premium whisky in India. The launch of the Zenith Black Edition marks the brand’s most refined expression yet—an evolution that translates its enduring legacy into a bold new design language. This year, Blenders Pride brings its core values to life through an aesthetic that celebrates aspiration, distinction, and craftsmanship. Limited to one million bottles, the Zenith Black Edition is created for individuals who don’t merely admire excellence—they embody it.”