Allied Blenders & Distillers has approved a ₹115 crore capital contribution for Minakshi Agro Industries LLP to construct a 3 million litre malt distillery and maturation warehouse in Aurangabad.

The Management Committee of the Board of Directors approved the investment on September 11, 2026. The funding is structured as additional capital contribution or financial assistance, potentially supported by external debt with a corporate guarantee.

Investment overview

The approved funding is directed toward establishing a new malt distillery facility through Minakshi Agro Industries LLP, a subsidiary of the company. The project is located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The sanctioned amount of ₹115 crore covers the core construction costs for the distillery and maturation warehouse.

Project details

The following table summarises the key parameters of the approved investment:

Additional funding for cost overruns

The committee also approved an additional capital contribution of up to ₹10 crore to meet cost overruns in previously approved projects, including a bottling unit and distillery. These overruns are attributed to increased prices of key metals and marginal expansions to accommodate longer automated bottling lines.

Strategic rationale

The proposed investment aligns with the company's long-term strategic vision of expanding its premium spirits portfolio through entry into the provenance-led Single Malt Whisky segment. The additional investment for cost overruns aims to strengthen the manufacturing footprint and support long-term volume growth.

Allied Blenders & Distillers launched The Indian Edit, a premium whisky targeting the domestic market, on September 11, 2026. The 750 ml variant is priced at ₹1,550 in Maharashtra.

Product details

The Indian Edit is positioned in the premium whisky segment and is aimed at domestic consumers. The product is offered across various pack sizes, with the 750 ml variant carrying a price of ₹1,550 in Maharashtra.

Launch context

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited announced the launch pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company stated that the current launch is focused on catering to the domestic market only, though it may explore opportunities to expand into select international markets at an appropriate time.

The brand is built on the understanding that modern Indian success is increasingly defined by the ability to shape traditions into a distinct personal statement. Positioned for the contemporary and global Indian consumer, The Indian Edit presents an Indian identity as a source of pride, refined into a premium whisky experience.

Product composition and design

The Indian Edit is a blend of Indian malt and grain spirits with fine Scotch malts. The notes of vanilla, caramel and gentle oak are curated with malts which add warmth, richness and a long finish.

The packaging draws inspiration from everyday Indian elements. The bottles feature many regional languages embossed on them, inspired by Indian currency notes. The label is clean and features a vintage motif, reminiscent of classic Indian traveling circuses. The cap is designed to evoke a Maharaja crown.

Management commentary

Mr. Amar Sinha, Managing Director, Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited, said India's spirits industry is at an inflection point, with premium whisky at the centre. He noted that consumers are moving beyond scale and price, seeking quality and distinctiveness.

Bikram Basu, Group Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer, said The Indian Edit captures the beauty of India today, describing it as increasingly modern in outlook and globally competitive.

Availability

The Indian Edit will be available in 750 ml, 500 ml and 180 ml formats across key markets, including Maharashtra, Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Goa, Daman and Telangana, West Bengal. Consumer prices may vary across states depending on state excise regulations and incidence of taxes.