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Tilaknagar Industries Debuting Seven Islands Pure Malt Whisky

Launch marks entry into whisky for India’s largest brandy producer
Seven Islands is an Indo-Scottish 100% Pure Malt Whisky, made with four distinct single malts

Tilaknagar Industries Ltd. (TI) has recently enterd into the premium whisky category with the launch of Seven Islands Pure Malt Whisky. Crafted from select Indian and Scottish malts, it is a distinct 100% pure malt expression.

The launch marks a significant strategic expansion for TI, best known for building India’s brandy market with icons like Mansion House and more recently, Monarch Legacy Edition, and comes on the heels of its announcement of the acquisition of Imperial Blue, the world’s third largest-selling whisky brand. With this, the 90-year-old company establishes whisky as its second major growth pillar alongside its long-standing leadership in brandy.

“India’s whisky story is evolving faster than ever, with growing consumer demand for premium and luxury expressions. Seven Islands marks TI’s entry into this dynamic category, bringing together Indian craftsmanship and global expertise to create a whisky that is both distinctly Indian and globally competitive. With whisky commanding over 60% of India’s spirits market, expanding into this category was the next natural step for us,” said Amit Dahanukar, Chairman and Managing Director, Tilaknagar Industries.

A New Style of Whisky

Seven Islands introduces a style that moves beyond the single-malt focus that has shaped recent conversations around Indian whisky. As a pure malt, it blends four single malts—two from India and two from Scotland, allowing it to draw unique characteristics from multiple distilleries, regions and maturation styles.

The Indian malts are sourced from the Himalayan foothills and the Vindhyan ranges, bringing the influence of high-altitude and tropical ageing. These are paired with malts from Speyside and the Lowlands, two of Scotland’s most recognised whisky regions. This Indo-Scottish duality creates a profile not possible through a single-region malt. With single malts driving recent premium growth, Seven Islands offers a new direction: a pure malt style shaped by two climates, two traditions, and a more complex blending philosophy.

A Tribute to Mumbai’s Seven Islands

Seven Islands takes its name from the archipelago of seven islands that once formed the city of Mumbai—the long-time home of Tilaknagar Industries and the backdrop to much of its growth. This connection is built into the bottle design. Two converging lines create the V-cut neck, hinting at the Indian and Scottish malts coming together, while fine cartographic lines reference the contours of the original islands. At the centre sits an anchor motif, a nod to Mumbai’s maritime heritage. The palette of sage, cream and gold keeps the design crisp, contemporary and quietly premium.

“Seven Islands reflects our vision for House of TI, our new vertical which includes our premium portfolio and investments arm. House of TI was created to shape our premium and craft-led portfolio, beginning with Monarch Legacy Edition. With Seven Islands, we wanted to bring a new perspective and style to Indian whisky. It felt like the right way to introduce something distinctive, and a meaningful step forward for us as we expand into the whisky category,” said Sanaya Dahanukar, Marketing Manager, Tilaknagar Industries.

The Whisky Opportunity in India

Whisky remains India’s most loved and aspirational spirits category, accounting for about 66% of total consumption in 2024 according to IWSR. By volume, Indian whisky grew 7% year-on-year in H1 2025, crossing 130 million cases and showing continued premiumisation. Exports are expanding as well, signalling rising global interest in Indian-made whiskies and premium expressions. For TI, a company that has built scale and expertise through long-standing leadership in brandy, the opportunity in whisky presents a clear and timely growth avenue.

Tasting notes:

Colour: Natural, brilliant, golden yellow.

Aroma: Smooth and inviting, with tropical fruits, dried nuts, and hints of French and American oak layered with Indian spice.
Taste: Full-bodied and balanced, with sweet, dried fruits, soft spice, creamy texture, and a touch of smoke.
Finish: Long, smooth, and warm, with lingering notes of oak, spice, and dried fruits.

Product Details:

Size: 750 ml

ABV: 42.8%
Price & Availability: `5,200 (Maharashtra)

Tilaknagar Industries Reports 16.2% Volume Growth in Q2 FY26

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Tilaknagar Industries Limited (TI) has registered robust volume growth, healthy profitability and continued strengthening of its balance sheet in Q2FY26.

During the quarter, TI’s sales volumes grew by 16.2% year-on-year, reaching 34.2 lakh cases, driven by strong consumer demand and market share gains across most key markets. TI’s net revenue stood at ₹398 crore, recording a 6.2% year-on-year growth. Adjusted for subsidy, the net revenue grew by 9.3% year-on-year, reflecting sustained brand momentum and portfolio premiumisation. The net sales realisation improved sequentially from ₹1,193 in Q1 FY26 to ₹1,215 in Q2 FY26.

The company reported an EBITDA of ₹60 crore and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹53 crore, translating into an EBITDA margin of 15.1%. Adjusted for subsidy, the EBITDA grew by 8.2% year-on-year, while the PAT margin improved by 14 basis points to 13.2%.

Amit Dahanukar, Chairman & Managing Director, Tilaknagar Industries said, “We continue to gain market share across key markets, supported by the strong performance of our core brands. The new launches are helping to expand our premium portfolio as well as our geographic footprint. Our established brandy portfolio, an emerging whisky saliency and a balanced regional mix are supporting our move to be a pan-India player and build a differentiated premium portfolio.”

For the first half of FY26, Tilaknagar Industries reported a 21% year-on-year growth in volumes, reaching 66.2 lakh cases. TI’s net revenue stood at ₹807 crore, up 17.4% year-on-year (adjusted for subsidy: 14.4% growth). EBITDA for H1 FY26 was ₹155 crore and PAT was ₹141 crore, representing an EBITDA margin of 19.2% (adjusted for subsidy: 15.1%) and a PAT margin of 13.2%, reflecting a 106-basis point expansion year-on-year. The Advertising & Promotional reinvestment rate (as a percentage of subsidy-adjusted net revenue) rose from 0.5% in H1 FY25 to 1.7% in H1 FY26, emphasising the company’s continued investments in strengthening its brand equity.

On the balance sheet front, the company continues to maintain a strong financial position with gross debt of ₹47 crore and a net cash position of ₹1,086 crore. The quarter also saw strong traction in new markets, with launches in Odisha, Telangana, Kerala and Karnataka, led by Mansion House Whisky, Monarch Legacy Edition Brandy and Spaceman Spirits Lab Pvt. Ltd. portfolio including Samsara Gin and Amara Vodka.

Tilaknagar Industries Ltd. brings Monarch Legacy Edition and Mansion House Brandy to Hyderabad Duty Free

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Tilaknagar Industries Ltd. (TI), in collaboration with Fairmac Shipstores Pvt. Ltd., has launched its flagship Mansion House Brandy alongside Monarch Legacy Edition, the first release under the company’s new luxury vertical, House of TI, at Hyderabad Duty Free. Travellers at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport can now experience the full spectrum of Indian brandy, from the award-winning Mansion House Brandy to the luxury offering, Monarch- 100% Pure Grape Brandy Legacy Edition.

Amit Dahanukar, Chairman & Managing Director of Tilaknagar Industries said “It’s exciting to expand our presence further in the travel retail sector, which is such an important space for showcasing Indian spirits on a global stage. Hyderabad Duty Free is a significant expansion in this, as it serves as a gateway for both Indian and international travellers. With Mansion House, we are bringing a trusted favourite, and with Monarch Legacy Edition, we are introducing a new luxury take on Indian brandy. Together, they highlight where the category has been and where it is headed.”

Sanaya Dahanukar – Marketing Manager of Tilaknagar Industries Ltd., commented, “Brandy has always enjoyed a strong following in Southern India, with nearly 98% of the brandy consumption concentrated within the region, and Hyderabad is an important gateway for that audience. At Duty Free, we are able to offer travellers both sides of the brandy story — the nostalgia of Mansion House and the sophistication of Monarch Legacy Edition.”

Competition Commission Clears Tilaknagar Industries’ Acquisition of Pernod Ricard’s Imperial Blue

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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given the green signal to home-grown alcoholic beverage maker Tilaknagar Industries’ Limited (TIL) proposal to acquire the Imperial Blue whisky business from the Indian arm of French liquor giant Pernod Ricard for Rs 4,150 crore.

In July this year, TIL had announced that it was set to acquire the Imperial Blue whisky business from Pernod Ricard at an enterprise value of 412.6 million Euros (around Rs 4,150 crore).

CCI in a post on X said “Commission approves the acquisition of the business of production, bottling, marketing, and sale of alcoholic and other beverages under the ‘Imperial Brands’ from Pernod Ricard India Pvt Ltd by Tilaknagar Industries Ltd.”

The acquisition will make TIL, which owns brands such as Mansion House Brandy, Courrier Napoleon Brandy, Mansion House Gold Whisky and Blue Lagoon Gin, a leading player in the fast-growing whisky market.

TIL and Pernod Ricard India had entered into a definitive agreement for the transaction related to the sale of the Imperial Blue business division (IB). The consideration includes a deferred payment of 28 million euros (Rs 282 crore as of date) to be paid four years after the date of the closure of the transaction, said a joint statement.

Imperial Blue is the third-largest whisky brand in India by volume. It has reported a revenue of Rs 3,067 crore for the year ended March 2025.

India is the second-largest market for Pernod Ricard. With a consolidated sales revenue of Rs 26,773.22 crore in FY24, Pernod Ricard India is the largest spirit maker in India. TIL had reported a revenue of Rs 1,405 crore and EBITDA of Rs 226 crore for the year ended March 2025. In the September quarter, it had become net debt-free after successfully restructuring its debt.

Monarch Legacy Edition Brandy Enters Karnataka

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Tilaknagar Industries, India’s largest brandy maker, expands its premium offering in Karnataka
98% of brandy consumption concentrated in South India

Monarch Legacy Edition, the first luxury brandy from Tilaknagar Industries Ltd., has been launched in Karnataka, one of India’s key brandy markets. First introduced in November 2024, Monarch is already available in Maharashtra, Goa, and Pondicherry, making Karnataka its fourth market.

In a country where brandy makes up over 22% of total spirits consumption by volume, second only to whisky, 98% of this demand comes from South India, with Karnataka playing a key role. From Bengaluru’s thriving cocktail scene to the long-standing appreciation for the spirit across the state, Karnataka is no stranger to brandy.

Amit Dahanukar, Chairman & Managing Director, Tilaknagar Industries Ltd., commented, “South India has always had a deep connection with brandy, and Karnataka has been a key part of that. Our flagship Mansion House Brandy has been loved here for decades. With Monarch Legacy Edition, we are introducing something new for both loyal and curious consumers—a more refined, expressive take on Indian brandy that reflects evolving tastes, while staying true to TI’s legacy and over 40 years of brandy-making expertise.”

Earlier this year, Monarch Legacy Edition became the only Indian brandy to win at two of the world’s most prestigious spirits competitions, taking home Gold at the World Drinks Awards 2025 and Bronze at the London Spirits Competition.

Sanaya Dahanukar, Marketing Manager, Tilaknagar Industries Ltd., added, “Karnataka is one of the most exciting markets for spirits right now as there is a huge interest in quality, craft, and new experiences. We have seen a great response to Monarch Legacy Edition in our other markets, and we are excited to see how it’s received here. It’s a great sipping spirit, but what surprises a lot of people is how well it works in cocktails too. We are looking forward to seeing it find its place on menus across the state, for consumers looking for something new in the luxury space.”

Monarch is the 100% pure grape brandy made from a blend of French grape spirits aged up to eight years and Indian grape spirits from Maharashtra’s Sahyadri region. Distilled in traditional copper pot stills and matured in French oak ex-wine casks, Monarch combines the finesse of Cognac-making with the character of Indian terroir. The same care has gone into how Monarch is presented—from its beautiful decanter-style bottle to the deep navy and gold colour palette inspired by Indian royal heritage.

The Monarch Legacy Edition has 42.8% ABV and the price in Karnataka is ₹5,000 for 750 ml. The price in Maharashtra is ₹6,750; Goa ₹4,000 and Pondicherry ₹3,500.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Rich grape and fruit notes with subtle hints of apple, nutmeg, and tobacco.
Palate: Velvety sweetness balanced by creamy oak and indulgent dried fruits.
Finish: Long and warm with cinnamon, peach, and clove nuances.

Tilaknagar Industries ups investment in Samsara-maker Spaceman Spirits Lab

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IMFL manufacturer, Tilaknagar Industries Limited (TI) has made a follow-on investment of ₹10.66 crore in Spaceman Spirits Lab Private Limited (SSL), the maker of premium craft spirits such as Samsara Gin; Sitara Rum and Amara Vodka.

While ₹9.15 crore is part of the previously announced ₹13.15 crore investment envisaged under the September 2024 agreement between TI and SSL, the balance ₹1.51 crore is being invested to acquire shares from some of the early shareholders in SSL.

With this investment, TI’s stake in SSL increases from 12.98% to 21.36% on a fully-diluted basis. The definitive agreements further provide TI with the option to invest additional capital or acquire further stake from other shareholders at a pre-determined valuation methodology, subject to SSL achieving certain pre-agreed milestones.

Ameya Deshpande, President – Strategy and Corporate Development, Tilaknagar Industries said, “Our continued investment in Spaceman Spirits Lab reflects our conviction in the enduring appeal of premium craft spirits in a rapidly evolving market. Their thoughtfully curated portfolio featuring Samsara Gin, Sitara Rum and Amara Vodka demonstrates innovation, quality and craftsmanship. We are excited to deepen our partnership as Spaceman enters a new phase of growth.”

According to TI, the company is subscribing to 1,772 equity shares and 11,752 Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares for ₹9.15 crore. Further, TI is acquiring 2,236 equity shares from existing SSL shareholders for ₹1.51 crore.

Aditya Aggarwal, Founder and Managing Director, Spaceman Spirits Lab, said, “We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Tilaknagar Industries as we embark on a bold new chapter. With Tilaknagar’s extensive distribution network and industry leadership, we are excited to take our iconic brands to every corner of India.”

SSL is preparing to diversify its product portfolio with strategic forays into new categories including whisky, heritage liqueurs and tequila. “We are anticipating robust performance in the current fiscal, with projected revenue growth of nearly 70% and volume growth of about 60% in FY26,” Aggarwal added.

Tilaknagar Industries is expected to leverage its distribution network to sell Samsara Gin, Sitara Rum and Amara Vodka in certain states in India and abroad.

Tilaknagar Industries to raise ₹2,296 Crore via Preferential Issue

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Tilaknagar Industries Limited (TI) has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a preferential issue of securities (equity shares and warrants) amounting to approximately ₹2,296 crores. The issue price of ₹382 per security is in compliance with the pricing determined under Regulation 164 of the SEBI ICDR Regulations.

It goes without saying what the company intends to utilise the proceeds raised through the Preferential Issue – considering its recent announcement for the acquisition of Imperial Blue brand and general corporate purpose.

A total of 44 investors will be participating in this issue, including promoters and existing prominent investors. Of these, nine investors are subscribing through equity shares, contributing approximately ₹549 crores while the remaining 35 investors will participate through warrants, raising approximately ₹1,747 crores.

As per the terms, ₹437 crores (25% of the warrants issue size) will be payable at the time of allotment of warrants, while the balance ₹1,310 crores will be received upon conversion into equity shares.

The promoter group is also actively participating in the issue with the company’s Chairman and Managing Director, Amit Dahanukar subscribing to warrants worth ₹306 crores. Other investors include Axana Estates LLP, SMALLCAP World Fund Inc, TIMF Holdings, Funds managed by Abakkus Asset Manager Private Limited, Bandhan Mutual Fund, Arpit Khandelwal and several other institutional and marquee high-net-worth individuals.

Tilaknagar Industries to Acquire Imperial Blue from Pernod Ricard India

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Tilaknagar Industries to become a PAN-India Player in Alcoholic Beverages
Acquisition is a strategic move to fast-track Tilaknagar Industries’ whisky foray
Pernod Ricard to accelerate focus on Premiumisation and Innovation

IMFL manufacturer Tilaknagar Industries Limited (TI) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Imperial Blue business division (IB) from Pernod Ricard India Private Limited via slump sale, for a lump sum consideration, basis enterprise value of €412.6 million (which translates to approx. ₹4,150 crores as on date). The consideration includes deferred payment of €28 million (₹282 crore as on date), to be paid four years after the date of closure of the transaction.

The proposed transaction includes acquisition of the IB, with 22.4 million 9-litre cases sold in the year ended March 2025 across India and other markets, including two owned units and services from co-manufacturing bottlers across India.

Imperial Blue is the third largest whisky brand in India by volume, with over 25 years of brand heritage. The underlying business had reported revenue of ₹3,067 crore for the year ended March 2025. TI is one of the leading IMFL players with leadership in brandy, the second largest IMFL category. Mansion House Brandy, TI’s flagship brand, is one of the largest selling brands in India and globally.

This landmark acquisition, largest in Indian alcoholic beverages space by an Indian company, fast-tracks TI’s foray into whisky segment, the largest IMFL category in India. It also significantly expands TI’s distribution reach, reinforcing its evolution into a truly pan-India player having strong scale across both brandy and whisky with a combined volume of 34 million 9-litre cases for the year ended March 2025.

Amit Dahanukar, Chairman and Managing Director, Tilaknagar Industries Limited said, “Having achieved leadership in the brandy segment, it is now time for us to broaden our portfolio and cater to India’s diverse and evolving consumer base. While we continue to grow our business organically, this strategic acquisition allows us to enter the whisky category with one of the country’s most trusted and admired brands.”

Imperial Blue will act as TI’s launchpad for a significant whisky premiumisation journey, enabling TI to build a strong whisky portfolio across premium price-points. “We’re excited to build on Imperial Blue’s strong foundation and take it to new heights”, Dahanukar added.

Tilaknagar Industries reported revenue of ₹1,405 crore and EBITDA of ₹226 crore for the year ended March 2025. The transaction is a result of the continuous assessment and evaluation of strategic opportunities, in line with a longstanding policy to deliver sustainable value for the shareholders, employees and partners of TI.

India, second-largest market for Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard said that the sale strengthens Pernod Ricard India’s portfolio, enabling the business to fully tap into premiumisation trends and support sustained, profitable growth. As Pernod Ricard’s second-largest market, India is a strategic priority, and this realignment improves the ability to capitalise on the country’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals and long-term potential. Upon closing, the transaction is expected to be immediately and meaningfully accretive to Pernod Ricard India’s operating margin and net sales growth rate.

Pernod Ricard’s active portfolio management is a key contributor to its dynamic growth across categories and geographies. The transaction is the result of the Group’s continuous assessment of its strategic opportunities, in line with its long-standing commitment to deliver sustainable value to its shareholders, employees, clients and partners.

Alexandre Ricard, Chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard, stated, “We are pleased to announce the sale of the Imperial Blue business division, a strategic move to sharpen our focus on more profitable and faster growing brands in India, like in the rest of the world. This transaction represents a win-win for all stakeholders involved, both at the global and local level. It fuels our ambition to succeed even further in one of our top markets. This will further streamline our operations as we continue to invest in India’s outstanding growth.”

Jean Touboul, CEO of Pernod Ricard India added, “By exiting the Admix Value segment, this disposal will allow Pernod Ricard India to unlock further profitable growth and sharpen its focus on premiumisation and innovation. It will also enable the company to allocate resources more effectively toward high-growth brands such as Royal Stag, which has already surpassed the 30-million cases milestone, Blenders Pride, and international brands like Chivas, Jameson, Absolut, and Ballantine’s.

Driving the next phase of growth, we are entering an exciting new chapter, one that will see bold innovations and an expanded premium portfolio tailored specifically for the evolving Indian consumer.”

The proposed transaction is subject to approval from the Competition Commission of India, with closure anticipated in about six months from signing the definitive agreement. TI will raise a mix of debt and equity to finance the transaction.

Deutsche Bank and Avendus Capital acted as financial advisors, with Avendus Capital also serving as the exclusive financing arranger to TI. Crawford Bayley & Co. and W.S. Kane & Co. acted as legal counsels while Deloitte served as the diligence advisor to TI.

Tilaknagar Industries PAT jumps 95.7%; EBITDA grows 62.6% in Q4 FY 25

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IMFL manufacturer Tilaknagar Industries Limited (TI) has reported a major spurt in revenue and profit for Q1 2025. The company’s net revenue from operations grew 13.1% from ₹359 crore to ₹406 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. While the profit after tax (PAT), excluding exceptional items, showed a growth of 95.7%, rising to ₹77.35 crore from the ₹39.52 crore reported in the year-ago period.

TI reported a 62.6% growth in EBITDA from ₹48 crore to ₹78 crore in Q4 FY24, and they attribute this to improved operational efficiencies and volume-led growth,. Adjusted for subsidy income, the EBITDA stood at ₹65 crore, a 35.5% Y-o-Y growth.

The EBITDA margin registered a growth of 588 basis points; rising from 13.4% to 19.3% during the period under reference. In Q4 FY 25, the company recorded a volume growth of 20.1% Y-o-Y, signaling a strong return to its growth trajectory. This performance was reinforced by the successful completion of the Andhra Pradesh Route to Market (RTM) transition, which had previously impacted volumes. The company also reported significant market share gains across all key states, further reinforcing its competitive position in the Indian IMFL landscape.

Speaking on the performance, Amit Dahanukar, Chairman & Managing Director, Tilaknagar Industries said, “We anticipate sustained momentum, supported by continued market share gains across all major Southern states.”

For FY25, TI reported consolidated net revenue of ₹1,434 crore, up 2.9% Y-o-Y, impacted by a price reduction in Andhra Pradesh and muted volume growth in the first nine months. Despite modest growth in net revenue, EBITDA rose by 37.4% to ₹255 crore while PAT surged 62.9% Y-o-Y to ₹230 crore.

In FY25, TI made further progress in reinforcing its balance sheet, reducing gross debt and achieving a net cash position of ₹107 crore as of March 31, 2025. The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of ₹1 per equity share for FY25.

During the year, TI strengthened its market presence, maintaining its position as the third-largest player in the Prestige & Above (P&A) IMFL segment in Telangana and Karnataka and the largest IMFL player in Puducherry, reflecting strong brand equity and deep market penetration. Additionally, TI has commenced distribution of the Spaceman Spirits Lab (Spaceman) portfolio, including Samsara Gin, in select markets. This follows the usership agreement signed between Spaceman and TI, marking a strategic step towards expanding TI’s presence in the premium craft spirits segment.

Tilaknagar Industries reports 82% PAT growth in Q2

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Expansion plans in East and North-East markets
TI leverages Samsara brand equity, soon to launch range of luxury products

Leading Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) manufacturer, Tilaknagar Industries Limited (TI) has reported a profit after tax excluding exceptional items (PAT) of ₹58.2 crore, implying a growth of 82.4% over the ₹31.9 crore PAT reported in the corresponding quarter last year. The earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) at ₹66 crore grew 39% over the ₹47.4 crore EBITDA reported in Q2 of the previous year.

Significantly, the company’s EBITDA margin expanded 422 basis points year-on-year (YoY) to 17.6%. Adjusted for the subsidy income, EBITDA came in at ₹56 crore, at a margin of 15.3%, showing 188 basis points expansion YoY. This growth in profitability was witnessed despite muted growth in net revenue from operations, at 5.8%, to ₹374.9 crore due to a temporary slow-down in growth, caused by policy transition in one of company’s key markets, Andhra Pradesh, which has recently opened liquor retail to private parties in the state.

Amit Dahanukar, Chairman and Managing Director, Tilaknagar Industries said, “With retail going private in Andhra Pradesh mid-October onwards, we expect to continue with our industry-beating growth trajectory, achieved through a combination of doubling down on our market share gains from our brandy portfolio as well as our new product launches across categories.”

The company that has a strong foothold in key markets of South India, as well as certain markets in East India, recently launched Mansion House Gold Barrel Whisky in Assam. With this launch, the company plans to further expand into the East and the North-East markets where whisky enjoys an 80% share of IMFL market in the East and North-East markets.

TI’s flagship brand Mansion House Brandy is India’s highest selling brandy and the eighth-largest selling spirits brand across categories, while its second millionaire brand, Courrier Napoleon Brandy has emerged as the third-fastest growing spirits brand globally. The company plans to creatively invest in advertising and sales promotion to provide a meaningful share of voice to the brandy category in the overall IMFL market.

During the quarter under reference the company become net debt free, nearly six months ahead of its original target date for achieving the net debt-free status. “From a peak debt more than ₹1,100 crore in March 2019, to achieving the net debt free status, we have come a long way. This transformation was achieved through a combination a financial prudence and achieving industry-beating profitable growth,” Dahanukar added.

The company attributes the growth in profitability to superior brand-mix as well as effective cost-optimisation initiatives. With the worst of the inflationary cycle over, the company anticipates further growth in profitability in the upcoming quarters.

Recently, the company moved to increase its investment in Spaceman Spirits Lab Pvt. Ltd. (SSL), maker of Samsara Gin and Sitara Rum, to 20% from the earlier 10%. TI will leverage the Samsara brand equity to showcase a robust luxury portfolio, along with its soon-to-be launched range of luxury products.