MUMBAI (Feb 13, 2026) — Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD) has appointed Amar Sinha, the former Chief Operating Officer of Radico Khaitan, to its senior leadership team. The move marks a “strategic homecoming” for Sinha, who previously held a leadership role at ABD during its earlier avatar as BDA.
Sinha, a veteran with over 30 years of experience, is credited with leading Radico Khaitan’s “premiumization” journey since 2017, transforming it into a high-margin powerhouse.
ABD’s Q3 FY26 Financial Snapshot
The appointment comes as ABD reports strong performance momentum for the quarter ended December 31, 2025:
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Revenue: ₹1,004 crore (Up 2.8% YoY).
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Net Profit: ₹64 crore (Up 10.9% YoY).
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EBITDA Margin: 13.6% (Expansion driven by premium brands).
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Premium Growth: The “Prestige & Above” segment now accounts for over 48% of total volumes, with flagship ICONiQ White on track to hit 10 million cases this fiscal.
Strategic Roadmap
ABD, India’s third-largest spirits company, is currently recalibrating for scale. Sinha’s expertise in channel management and brand building is expected to accelerate:
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Luxury Expansion: Scaling the ABD Maestro portfolio, which includes collaborations with Ranveer Singh.
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Backward Integration: Projects like the new malt distillery are expected to push EBITDA margins toward 18% by FY28.
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Global Footprint: Expanding from 31 to 35 countries by March 2026.
