Allied Blenders Starts Malt Distillery Operations; Shares Rise 0.77%

Mumbai, October 22: Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) shares were trading 0.77% higher at ₹700.15 on Thursday after the company announced the commencement of commercial operations at its malt distillery in Rangapur, Telangana. The facility has an approved manufacturing capacity of approximately 4.4 million bulk litres per annum.

The new facility expands ABD’s domestic production capabilities and strengthens its control over a key ingredient used in its whisky portfolio.

Malt Distillery to Support Whisky Production

The distillery will allow ABD to manufacture malt spirit in-house, helping the company maintain consistent quality and a reliable supply as production scales up. The facility is also expected to support product development and maturation.

ABD said the new capacity would help it begin laying the groundwork for its own homegrown single malt whisky in the coming years, while supporting its Prestige & Above portfolio.

The distillery forms part of the company’s broader manufacturing network at Rangapur, which includes grain distillation, PET bottle production and bottling operations. The integrated setup is intended to improve control over production, quality and supply continuity.

Stock Market Snapshot

The Allied Blenders and Distillers share price was trading 0.77% higher at ₹700.15 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, compared with the previous close of ₹694.80. The stock opened at ₹697.50.

The shares were higher during the session as the company announced the start of commercial production at the malt distillery. The price movement alone does not establish that the announcement caused the gain.

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, Sterling Reserve and ICONiQ White.

Conclusion

The start of commercial operations at the Telangana malt distillery strengthens ABD’s in-house production capabilities and supports its plans for future whisky development. Its impact will depend on how the company uses the new capacity as operations scale up.

Source:

• https://www.nseindia.com/get-quote/equity/ABDL/Allied-Blenders-and-Distillers-Limited
• https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/ABDINDIA_22102026103922_SE_Intimation-Press_Release-Telangana_Malt_Distillery_sd.pdf