Allied Blenders & Distillers has announced the reinstatement of a Letter of Intent (LOI) by the Andhra Pradesh Government for establishing a greenfield Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) bottling plant in the state. The development was communicated via a regulatory disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, with the letter received by the company on May 06, 2026 at 11:44 A.M.

Revival of Letter of Intent

The Office of the Commissioner of Distilleries and Breweries, Andhra Pradesh, issued a letter dated May 05, 2026, forwarding a copy of a Government Memo dated May 04, 2026. The memo communicates that the Principal Secretary to the Government of Andhra Pradesh, Revenue (Excise.I) Department, after careful examination of the matter, has revived the LOI in favour of the company. The key details of the revival are outlined below:

Regulatory Compliance and Conditions

The revival of the LOI is subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions, including payment of dues, as mentioned in the government communication. The company has also been granted permission to obtain the DM2 (MGO) Licence from the Commissioner, Prohibition and Excise, Andhra Pradesh, within the validity period of the LOI as per applicable rules.

Disclosure Details

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and in accordance with SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/1/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The intimation has also been uploaded on the company's official website at https://www.abdindia.com/ . The disclosure was signed by Sumeet Maheshwari, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (Membership No. ACS - 15145), on May 06, 2026.

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), the largest domestic spirits company by volume in India, has been awarded the Best Factory/Management Award for its integrated manufacturing facility at Rangapur, Wanaparthy district, Telangana. The recognition was conferred by the Labour, Employment, Training & Factories Department (LET&F), Government of Telangana, during Labour Day celebrations held on 1st May 2026.

Award and Recognition

The Best Factory/Management Award was instituted as part of the district-level May Day awards, anchored in the Government of India's Skill India mission to build a workforce-ready, compliance-driven manufacturing ecosystem. The recognition followed a rigorous evaluation process covering multiple parameters:

• Safety standards
• Statutory compliance
• Employee welfare
• CSR contributions

Facility Overview

ABD's Rangapur facility is one of the company's key production hubs, housing an integrated set of manufacturing capabilities. The following table outlines the key features of the facility:

The integrated infrastructure grants the organisation enhanced oversight of production cycles, cost structures, and supply chain logistics. The PET bottle manufacturing plant was recently commissioned in September 2025, further strengthening the facility's self-sufficiency.

Workforce and Community Impact

The Rangapur facility employs a total workforce of approximately 1,500, with women constituting around 50% of the workforce — a notable achievement in gender diversity for a large-scale industrial unit. By establishing a formal industrial presence in the region, Allied Blenders and Distillers has opened new pathways to skilled and semi-skilled employment for local communities, providing stable livelihoods and expanding economic opportunities.

Company Manufacturing Network

Allied Blenders and Distillers has a presence in five main flavours — whisky, brandy, rum, vodka, and gin — with brands including Officer's Choice Whisky, Officer's Choice Blue Whisky, Sterling Reserve Premium Whiskies, and ICONiQ White Whisky. The company's current manufacturing network comprises 38 units, detailed as follows:

The Rangapur facility's capabilities are set to expand with an upcoming malt distillery, a strategic addition designed to bolster ABD's premium portfolio and establish robust single malt production capabilities.