ABD Begins Moradabad Bottling Operations; Shares Fall 0.42%

Mumbai, October 19: Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) has commenced commercial operations at its Moradabad bottling facility in Uttar Pradesh, adding an initial annual capacity of 6 million cases as it expands its manufacturing presence in the state.

The facility is part of assets acquired by ABD in January 2026 for approximately ₹70 crore. The company subsequently invested around ₹40 crore to upgrade the unit.

Moradabad Facility to Strengthen Uttar Pradesh Operations

The commissioning is expected to improve service efficiency and reduce costs through increased in-house bottling and lower franchise fees. ABD said the facility forms part of its broader investment plans in Uttar Pradesh, where it has announced investments exceeding ₹600 crore.

The company’s plans for the state include upgrading the Moradabad facility and developing an integrated manufacturing unit comprising a dual-mode distillery and additional bottling capacity.

ABD Managing Director Amar Sinha said the facility would strengthen the company’s manufacturing base in Uttar Pradesh. He added that backward integration would help improve supply-chain agility, cost efficiency and control over the value chain.

Stock Market Snapshot

The Allied Blenders and Distillers share price was trading 0.42% lower at ₹745.50 on Monday, October 19, 2026, compared with the previous close of ₹748.65. The stock opened at ₹744.95.

The shares were lower during the session when ABD announced the commencement of commercial operations at Moradabad. The price movement alone does not establish a direct connection with the announcement.

About Allied Blenders and Distillers

Allied Blenders and Distillers is an Indian spirits company with a portfolio spanning whisky, brandy, rum, vodka and gin. Its brands include Officer’s Choice and Sterling Reserve, and the company exports to international markets.

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Conclusion

The start of commercial operations at Moradabad adds bottling capacity to ABD’s Uttar Pradesh manufacturing network. The facility is expected to support operational efficiency as the company pursues its wider investment and backward-integration plans in the state.

Source:

• https://www.nseindia.com/get-quote/equity/ABDL/Allied-Blenders-and-Distillers-Limited
• https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/ABDINDIA_19102026103057_SE_Intimation_-_Press_Release_UP_Bottling_Unit_sd.pdf