ABD Delivers Highest Ever Annual EBITDA and PAT in FY26
–FY26 EBITDA at ₹ 568 crore up 25.8% and PAT at ₹ 220 crore up 13.0%
–Q4FY26 Highest ever Quarter EBITDA at ₹ 182 crore up 21.2% on yoy basis
-Board Recommends a Dividend of 270% which is ₹ 5.4 per Equity share
Mumbai, 15th May 2026: Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), one of the leading spirits companies in India, has announced its audited financial results for the year FY26.
Snapshot of Consolidated Financial Results:
Performance Highlights of the Year:
- Income from Operations at ₹ 3,949 crore higher by 11.5% vs ₹ 3,541 crore in FY25
- Highest ever annual EBITDA at ₹ 568 crore higher by 25.8% vs ₹ 451 crore in FY25
- Highest ever annual PAT at ₹ 220 crore higher by 13.0% vs ₹ 195 crore in FY25
Performance Highlights of the Quarter Q4FY26:
- 7th consecutive quarter of consistent profitable performance post listing
- Income from Operations at ₹ 1,020 crore, up 9.1% vs ₹ 935 crore in Q4FY25
- Highest ever quarter EBITDA of ₹ 182 crore, up 21.2% vs ₹ 150 crore in Q4FY25
- Highest ever quarter EBITDA margin at 17.9%, up 179 bps vs 1% in Q4FY25
- PAT at ₹ 38 crore, down 52.1% vs ₹ 79 crore in Q4FY25
Commenting on the results, Alok Gupta, Managing Director of ABD, stated, “FY26 stands out as a defining year for ABD, marked by record annual profits and our second consecutive year of consistent quarterly performance post-listing. This success is driven by the accelerated growth of our P&A portfolio, build-up of our luxury portfolio and disciplined cost management. Another landmark achievement is ICONiQ White crossing the 10-million-case milestone. Our strategic investments in strengthening our manufacturing backbone will further enhance supply chain efficiencies, ensuring that ABD remains agile and margin accretive. With this strong foundation, we are now entering a transformative next phase of growth, centered on scaling our market presence and driving market shares as we enter the new financial year.”
Board Recommends Dividend
The Board of Directors has recommended a Dividend of 270% which is ₹ 5.4 per Equity share of
₹ 2/- each (fully paid-up) for the Financial Year FY26 for the approval of the Shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Performance Review for Q4FY26 and Recent Developments:
- Prestige & Above (P&A) Portfolio: Continued Accelerated Premiumization
- Delivered 9.3 million cases in Q4FY26, up 8.7% YoY from 8.5 million cases in Q4FY25, driven by strong growth of 20.5% YoY in P&A category.
- P&A segment continued to strengthen, with volume salience rising to 47.0% in Q4FY26 vs 42.4% in Q4FY25) and value salience improving to 57.7% in Q4FY26 vs 51.6% in Q4FY25).
- The world’s fastest-growing Millionaire Spirits Brand (2023 & 2024), ICONiQ White surpassed the 10 mn cases milestone in Mar-26 and achieved 10.7 mn cases in FY26, a growth of 87.8% from 5.7 mn cases in FY25. Sustaining strong momentum across markets and steadily expanding overseas, fast becoming the go-to choice for India’s newest generation of consumers entering the legal-drinking-age segment.
- Luxury Portfolio Expansion (ABD Maestro)
- ‘The Collective’ Limited Edition 34-Year-Old Single Malt: Introduced in February 2026, ‘The Collective’ is ABD Maestro’s ultra luxury limited edition—a rare 34-year-old Speyside single malt distilled in 1991 at Macallan Distillery, released as 60 hand-crafted, individually numbered bottles, priced at ₹11 lakh each in Maharashtra. The launch has witnessed a strong response, with 50%+ of the edition already secured through pre-orders and sales.
- Zoya Pink: Launched in April 2026 as a vibrant extension of super-premium Zoya gin portfolio, Zoya Pink strengthens the brand’s contemporary positioning and targets premium consumers through occasion-led serves. Following its launch in Maharashtra, a phased rollout is planned across key markets in India.
- Broadening Horizons: Expanding International Markets
- ABD has expanded its international presence to 36 countries in FY26, up from 23 countries in FY25.
- The latest Millionaire Brand in our portfolio – ICONiQ White has been launched in 9 countries.
- Our Super-Premium to Luxury portfolio brands Arthaus Blended Malt Scotch Whisky and Zoya gin are available in UAE, New Zealand, Ivory Coast and Rwanda.
- Approval of Acquisition of equity stake in KION for an investment of up to ₹45 crore:
In March 2026, the Company announced the acquisition of up to 50% equity stake in Kion Blenders Industries Private Limited (“KION”). KION is setting up a 66 MLPA dual‑mode distillery at Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh with a total investment of ~₹ 300 crore, which is expected to be commissioned by Q4FY28. The proposed acquisition is aimed at strengthening backward integration, improving supply chain efficiencies and strengthening the Company’s manufacturing presence in one of its key markets.
- Key Awards and Recognitions:
- Icons of Whisky India Awards 2026: ABD Maestro Private Limited was awarded ‘Distiller of the Year’ at the 15th Icons of Whisky India Awards 2026, in recognition of its sustained excellence in distilling, innovation, and quality consistency across its premium and super‑premium spirits portfolio. Additionally, ARTHAUS Blended Malt Scotch Whisky was recognized as “Campaign Innovator of the Year” for its approach in engaging India’s premium Scotch consumer and its positioning within one of the category’s most competitive segments.
- London Spirits Competition 2026: ABD Maestro achieved significant success at the London Spirits Competition 2026, securing three Gold Medals for Zoya Special Batch Gin, Zoya Espresso Coffee Gin, and Woodburns Contemporary Indian Malt Whisky. Additionally, Arthaus Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, Pumori Small Batch Gin, Rangeela Contemporary Indian Vodka, Zoya Watermelon Gin, and Segredo Aldeia White Rum received awards, reflecting the consistency and quality of the super‑premium portfolio. Further, the Company’s millionaire brands—Sterling Reserve B7 Whisky, ICONiQ White Whisky along with Golden Mist Brandy, and Kyron Brandy also secured multiple accolades, underlining the breadth of ABD’s portfolio and its growing international recognition across categories.
