Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited has secured global recognition as its ICONiQ White Whisky was named the world's fastest-growing millionaire whisky brand for the third consecutive year in Drinks International's Millionaires' Club 2026 report. The brand also emerged as the second fastest-growing spirits brand across all categories worldwide, having more than doubled its volumes each calendar year since entering the Millionaires' Club in 2023. In May 2026, ICONiQ White achieved its highest-ever monthly sales, crossing the 1 million cases milestone in a single month.

The company's flagship brand, Officer's Choice Whisky, was ranked as the world's No. 7 spirits brand overall and now holds the position of the No. 3 whisky brand globally. Additionally, Sterling Reserve Whisky retained its place among the world's top 25 millionaire whisky brands. The rankings, which cover the calendar year 2025, underscore the scale and consistency of the company's portfolio across consumer segments and price points.

Brand Performance Highlights

The following table details the performance of Allied Blenders and Distillers' key brands in the Drinks International Millionaires' Club 2026 report:

Amar Sinha, Managing Director, ABD, attributed the sustained performance to strong consumer affinity and disciplined execution. He stated that the recognition reflects the company's focus on evolving consumer preferences and sustained brand investment. The Millionaires' Club report ranks spirits brands selling over one million liters cases per year.

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited has fixed June 26, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the final dividend of ₹5.40 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend, recommended by the Board on May 14, 2026, is subject to shareholder approval at the 18th Annual General Meeting scheduled for July 6, 2026. Payouts will commence on or after July 7, 2026. Shareholders must submit relevant tax exemption documents by the record date to ensure the appropriate tax rate is applied.

The company has mandated that dividend payments will be made exclusively via electronic mode, discontinuing the use of warrants or cheques effective from November 19, 2025. Consequently, shareholders must ensure their bank account details are registered with their depositories. The applicable Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) rates vary based on the residential status of the shareholder and the validity of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) submitted to the registrar, MUFG Intime India Private Limited.

Applicable TDS Rates for Resident Shareholders

Resident non-individuals, such as insurance companies and mutual funds, are exempt from TDS upon submitting specific self-declarations and registration certificates. Shareholders must link their Aadhaar with PAN; failure to do so may result in the PAN being deemed inoperative, attracting a higher TDS rate of 20%.

Applicable TDS Rates for Non-Resident Shareholders

Non-resident shareholders opting for Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) benefits must provide a self-attested copy of their PAN, Tax Residency Certificate for the relevant period, and Digital Form No. 41. The company clarified that it is not obligated to apply beneficial DTAA rates if the documentation is incomplete or unsatisfactory.

Compliance and Documentation

Shareholders holding shares in dematerialized mode must submit tax exemption documents electronically through their depositories or upload them to the registrar's website before June 26, 2026. Incomplete or unsigned forms will not be accepted. The company emphasized that no communication regarding tax determination will be entertained after the record date, and any tax deducted at a higher rate due to missing documents can only be claimed as a refund through income tax returns.