Allied Blenders Approves ₹115 Cr for Malt Distillery and ₹10 Cr for Cost Overruns
Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited approved ₹115 Crores for a new Malt Distillery and Maturation Warehouse at Aurangabad, targeting ~3 MN BL capacity by Q3 FY28. Additionally, ₹10 Crores were approved for cost overruns on ongoing projects. This strategic expansion aims to bolster the company's premium spirits portfolio.
The investment in capacity expansion and a new product segment (Malt Distillery) is a significant step that can impact future revenue and market positioning, though the full impact will be seen over time.
The company is investing significantly in capacity expansion and strategic growth, particularly in the premium spirits segment, which is a positive development.
Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABDL) announced that its Management Committee of the Board of Directors has approved an additional capital contribution or financial assistance not exceeding ₹115 Crores to its subsidiary, Minakshi Agro Industries LLP (MAILLP). This funding is intended for setting up a Malt Distillery with a capacity of approximately 3 Million Bulk Liters (BL) per year, along with a Maturation Warehouse, at Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The project is slated for completion by Q3 FY 2028.
Furthermore, the committee approved an additional capital contribution/financial assistance of up to ₹10 Crores to MAILLP. This amount is to address cost overruns in previously approved projects, including the bottling unit and distillery. The cost overruns are attributed to increased prices of key metals and a marginal expansion of the bottling hall and mezzanine area to accommodate longer automated bottling lines. The bottling unit is expected to be completed by Q3 FY27, and the distillery by Q3 FY28.
The rationale behind the ₹115 Crores investment is to align with the company's long-term strategic vision of expanding and strengthening its premium spirits portfolio by entering the Single Malt Whisky segment. The additional ₹10 Crores investment is aimed at strengthening the company's manufacturing footprint and supporting long-term volume growth. The meeting of the Management Committee was held on September 11, 2026, commencing at 4:00 PM and concluding at 4:45 PM IST.
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