Imperial Blue Whisky Achieves Strong Debut with 1.79 Million Cases in First Month Under Tilaknagar Industries
Tilaknagar Industries Limited achieved a successful debut for Imperial Blue whisky with 1.79 million cases in primary sales during December 2025, its first month post-acquisition. The company's core business also recorded healthy growth with 1.30 million cases, while South zone secondary sales reached 2.11 million cases. Tilaknagar Industries emerged as the second-largest national player in South India IMFL industry with 9.7% market share and largest player in Prestige & Above segment with 32% market share, demonstrating strong performance across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka markets.

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Tilaknagar Industries Limited has reported a strong market debut for Imperial Blue whisky, which achieved primary sales of 1.79 million cases in December 2025, marking its first month under the company's portfolio following acquisition. The performance validates the company's strategic decision to expand its brand portfolio and strengthens its position as a pan-India Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) manufacturer.
Strong Performance Across Business Segments
The company's financial performance in December 2025 demonstrated robust growth across multiple segments:
| Business Segment | Primary Sales (December 2025) |
|---|---|
| Imperial Blue Whisky | 1.79 million cases |
| Core Business (ex-Imperial Blue) | 1.30 million cases |
| South Zone Secondary Sales | 2.11 million cases |
According to Mr. Nishant Jain, President – Sales at Tilaknagar Industries, the first month performance reflects the strength of the company's execution capabilities and distribution network. The milestone marks an important step in accelerating the company's growth journey as a pan-India IMFL player.
Market Leadership in South India
Tilaknagar Industries has significantly strengthened its market position across South India, emerging as a dominant player in key segments. The company achieved second-largest national player status in the South IMFL industry with a 9.70% market share, while securing the largest player position in the Prestige & Above (P&A) segment with 32.00% market share.
State-wise Performance Highlights
Telangana Market Leadership:
| Performance Metric | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Sales Volume | 1.00 million cases |
| Overall IMFL Market Share | 21.70% |
| P&A Segment Market Share | 32.00% |
| Market Position | Largest Player |
Andhra Pradesh Strong Performance:
| Performance Metric | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Sales Volume | 6.37 lakh cases |
| IMFL Market Share | 17.20% |
| P&A Segment Market Share | 38.70% |
| Market Position | Second-largest Player (Overall), Largest (P&A) |
Karnataka Segment Leadership: In Karnataka, Tilaknagar Industries consolidated its leadership position by becoming the largest player in the Prestige & Above segment with a 39.00% market share, further strengthening its competitive position across the southern region.
Strategic Integration and Future Outlook
Ameya Deshpande, President Strategy & Corporate Development at Tilaknagar Industries, highlighted the company's expectations for the Imperial Blue integration process. As the integration progresses, the company anticipates unlocking operational and distribution synergies, improving supply-chain efficiencies, and driving margin expansion over the coming quarters.
The successful debut of Imperial Blue under Tilaknagar Industries' portfolio demonstrates the company's capability to effectively integrate acquired brands while maintaining strong performance across its existing business segments. The addition of Imperial Blue has positioned the company as a comprehensive pan-India IMFL player with enhanced market reach and brand portfolio depth.
Note: The volumes mentioned are primary volumes based on Management Information System maintained by the company and may differ from volumes in Q3 FY26 results due to IND-AS adjustments subject to limited review.
Historical Stock Returns for Tilaknagar Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.94% | -5.72% | -7.09% | +4.70% | +0.63% | +1,366.37% |
















































