Mumbai, July
2026.
Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), one
of the leading spirits companies in India, has announced its unaudited financial results
for the quarter Q1FY27.
Snapshot of Financial Results:
Performance Highlights of the Quarter Q1FY27:
Standalone Highlights:-
·
Income
from Operationsat ₹975 crore, up 5.3% vs ₹ 926 crore in Q1FY26
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EBITDA at ₹ 140 crore, up14.4% vs ₹122 crore in Q1FY26
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PAT at ₹ 68 crore, up 11.9% vs ₹61
crore in Q1FY26
·
Strong profitable growth momentum maintained
ConsolidatedHighlights:-
·
Income
from Operations at ₹ 984 crore, up5.8% vs ₹ 930 crore in Q1FY26
·
EBITDA at ₹ 120 crore vs ₹ 119
crore in Q1FY26. EBITDA growth was moderated byplanned
investments in the newly established super-premium to luxury portfolio under
ABD Maestro, including increasedA&P spends and distribution expansion initiatives.
These initiativessupport the Company’s premiumization-led growth agenda
·
PAT at ₹ 45 crorevs ₹ 56 crorein Q1FY26
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Excluding the ₹24 crore impact of
global supply chain disruptions, like-to-like (LTL) EBITDA would have been ₹144 crore (higher by 21.4%), LTL EBITDA margin 14.7% (up 189 bps) and LTL PAT of ₹63 crore (higher by 13.6%)
Commenting on the results, Amar Sinha, Managing Director
of ABD, stated, “Our Q1FY27
performance reflects the continued progress of ABD’s transformation journey, with
steady topline growth, a richer portfolio mix and disciplined executionacross
the business. While global supply chain disruptions had a short-term impact
during the quarter, the underlying businessremains resilient. We are currently
focused on investing inour people, strengthening our brands and accelerating our
premiumisation agenda, while maintaining strong execution of our backward
integrationprojects. The recently implemented India-UK FTA is margin accretive,
while also supporting higher-end portfolio opportunities through improved
sourcing flexibility. These priorities are central to building a more agile,
efficient and future-ready ABD, and support our focus on driving topline growth
in the mid-teens over the medium term.”
Performance Review for Q1FY27 and Recent Developments:
1)
Prestige & Above (P&A)
Portfolio: Sustained
Premiumisation Momentum
·
Delivered 9.0
million cases in Q1FY27, compared to 8.5 million cases in Q1FY26, reflecting
overall volume growth of 6.2%, with the P&A category growing10.7% y-o-y
basis and Mass Premium & Others recording growth of 2.3% on y-o-y basis.
·
The P&A segment
continued to strengthen its contribution to the portfolio, with volume salience
at 48.2% in Q1FY27 compared to 46.2% in Q1FY26, and value salience at 59.3% compared
to 55.8% in Q1FY26.
·
ICONiQ White, continuous
to be the world’s fastest-growing Millionaire Whisky Brand for three
consecutive calendar years (2023, 2024 and 2025), achieved 3.1 million cases in Q1FY27, with a
monthly average of 1 million + cases resulting in a growth of 33.8% from 2.3million cases in Q1FY26. The brand
continues to sustain strong momentum across domestic markets and is steadily
expanding its presence overseas, strengthening its relevance among India’s new
generation of legal-drinking-age consumers.
2) Luxury
Portfolio:
Continued Expansion under ABD Maestro
·
Zoya Pink: Introduced
in April 2026 as a vibrant extension of the super-premium Zoya gin portfolio,
Zoya Pink further strengthens the brand’s contemporary positioning in the
premium spirit segment.Following its launch in Maharashtra, the brandis planned
to be rolled out in a phased manner across select key markets in India,
supported by occasion-led serves and consumer engagement initiatives.
3) International Markets: Expanding Presence across
Geographies
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ABD
expanded its international footprint to 39 countries in Q1FY27, compared to 36
countries in Q4FY26.
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ICONiQ
White, ABD’s latest Millionaire Brand, has been introduced in 10international
markets, supporting the brand’s gradual expansion beyond India.
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ABD
Maestro (Super-premium to luxury portfolio) continued to expand across
international markets; now present in Canada, Ivory Coast, New Zealand, Rwanda,
Sierra Leone and UAE. In addition to Arthaus Blended Malt Whisky, Zoya Gin and
Woodburns Whisky;now Rangeela Vodka, AODH Irish Whiskey and Yello Designer
Whisky also available in international markets.
4)
Key Awards and Recognitions:
· Rangeela Wins Best Use of Social Media at IMAGEXX 2026
Summit Awards: ABD Maestro’s Rangeela
was recognised for Best Use of Social Media at the prestigious IMAGEXX 2026 Summit
Awards, reflecting the brand’s digital-first consumer engagement, creator-led
storytelling and strong connect with a vibrant community of trendsetters.
·
Rangapur
Facility Receives Best Factory/Management Award: ABD’s integrated manufacturing facility at Rangapur,
Telangana, was conferred the Best Factory/Management Award by the Labour,
Employment, Training & Factories Department, Government of Telangana, recognising
its strong manufacturing practices and operational discipline.
·
Icons of Whisky India Awards 2026: ABD
Maestro Private Limited was awarded ‘Distiller of the Year’ at the 15thIcons
of Whisky India Awards 2026, while ARTHAUS Blended Malt Scotch Whisky was recognised as “Campaign
Innovator of the Year”,
underscoring the Company’s focus on quality, innovation and premium brand building.