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Sudarshan Bhandari

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Allied Blenders & Distillers / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/allied-blenders-distillers" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36090:1" rel="noopener">Allied Blenders &amp; Distillers (9844250Z IN)</a>'s FY25 marked a pivotal shift with record profitability, fueled by premiumization, cost efficiency, and expansion into international markets, notably through its luxury portfolio. </li>
<li>Record profitability and a strengthened balance sheet position ABDL for aggressive expansion in the high-margin super-premium and luxury segments, supported by strategic CapEx.</li>
<li>ABD's transformation into a premium-focused brand with significant global expansion potential, particularly in luxury segments, positions it for sustained growth and higher margins.</li>
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Allied Blenders &amp; Distillers (9844250Z IN)'s FY25 marked a pivotal shift with record profitability, fueled by premiumization, cost efficiency, and expansion into international markets, notably through its luxury portfolio. 
Record profitability and a strengthened balance sheet position ABDL for aggressive expansion in the high-margin super-premium and luxury segments, supported by strategic CapEx.
ABD's transformation into a premium-focused brand with significant global expansion potential, particularly in luxury segments, positions it for sustained growth and higher margins.


ABDL Q4 Update: A Transformational Year with Record Performance and Premiumization Drive

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/allied-blenders-distillers" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36090:1" rel="noopener">Allied Blenders &amp; Distillers (9844250Z IN)</a> 's Q3 FY25 results showed robust growth in revenue at Rs. 2,346 crores (up 15.5% sequentially, 12.9% YoY) and strong premiumisation with expanded export reach.</li>
<li>Enhanced margins driven by effective cost optimization and profitable state brand mix highlight ABDL’s resilience and ability to capture premium market trends, strengthening its competitive position in India's spirits industry.</li>
<li>The company aims to grow the aggregate market share of its four millionaire brands and consolidate its position in the P&amp;A whisky segment through its three millionaire brands</li>
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Allied Blenders &amp; Distillers (9844250Z IN) 's Q3 FY25 results showed robust growth in revenue at Rs. 2,346 crores (up 15.5% sequentially, 12.9% YoY) and strong premiumisation with expanded export reach.
Enhanced margins driven by effective cost optimization and profitable state brand mix highlight ABDL’s resilience and ability to capture premium market trends, strengthening its competitive position in India's spirits industry.
The company aims to grow the aggregate market share of its four millionaire brands and consolidate its position in the P&amp;A whisky segment through its three millionaire brands


Allied Blenders & Distillers Ltd Q3FY25 Update: Volume Growth, Premiumization

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Sree Capital

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Fundamental Research on Listed Indian Companies

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<li>Despite the broad-based weakness in Indian equity market, insider buying in November 2025 was strong and broad-based.</li>
<li>We highlight large and small cap companies that experienced significant insider buying during November 2025, as reported on the stock exchanges.</li>
<li>We also present key sectors which saw insider buying during the month along with names which have moved significantly above the insider buying price.</li>
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Despite the broad-based weakness in Indian equity market, insider buying in November 2025 was strong and broad-based.
We highlight large and small cap companies that experienced significant insider buying during November 2025, as reported on the stock exchanges.
We also present key sectors which saw insider buying during the month along with names which have moved significantly above the insider buying price.


Insider Activity: Who Bought Their Own Stock in November?

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/allied-blenders-distillers" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36090:1" rel="noopener">Allied Blenders &amp; Distillers (9844250Z IN)</a> is shifting from mass-market spirits to premium offerings, leveraging IPO funds to reduce debt and boost margins amidst rising alco-beverage demand.</li>
<li>This pivot could enhance profitability, thanks to stronger pricing power, higher brand recall, and sustained ROCE above capital costs within India’s highly regulated but fast-growing alcoholic beverage industry.</li>
<li>Despite regulatory hurdles and stretched valuations, ABD’s balance sheet cleanup, premiumization strategy, and dominant mass-market presence suggest considerable long-term potential in India’s expanding alcohol sector.</li>
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Allied Blenders &amp; Distillers (9844250Z IN) is shifting from mass-market spirits to premium offerings, leveraging IPO funds to reduce debt and boost margins amidst rising alco-beverage demand.
This pivot could enhance profitability, thanks to stronger pricing power, higher brand recall, and sustained ROCE above capital costs within India’s highly regulated but fast-growing alcoholic beverage industry.
Despite regulatory hurdles and stretched valuations, ABD’s balance sheet cleanup, premiumization strategy, and dominant mass-market presence suggest considerable long-term potential in India’s expanding alcohol sector.


The Beat Ideas: Allied Blenders & Distillers- Liquor Premiumization Play

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Spirits brands continued growing through premium products, while brewers faced weaker demand due to heavy rains and pricing issues in some states.</li>
<li>India’s liquor market is expanding quickly, but uneven state rules and taxes are creating two separate growth paths- premium spirits rising, mass beer struggling.</li>
<li>The winning strategy is to move up the value chain and manage state regulations well. Premium brands with strong presence across states look best positioned ahead.</li>
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Spirits brands continued growing through premium products, while brewers faced weaker demand due to heavy rains and pricing issues in some states.
India’s liquor market is expanding quickly, but uneven state rules and taxes are creating two separate growth paths- premium spirits rising, mass beer struggling.
The winning strategy is to move up the value chain and manage state regulations well. Premium brands with strong presence across states look best positioned ahead.


Thematic Report on India’s Alcohol Market: Premiumization Trends and Regulatory Obstacles

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Allied Blenders and Distillers Private Limited manufactures alcoholic beverages. The Company produces whiskey, brandy, rum, blended liquors, spirits, wine, and vodka. Allied Blenders and Distillers serves customers worldwide.

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Allied Blenders & Distillers (9844250Z IN)

ABDL Q4 Update: A Transformational Year with Record Performance and Premiumization Drive

Allied Blenders & Distillers saw record profitability in FY25, driven by premiumization, cost efficiency, international expansion into luxury...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Allied Blenders & Distillers Ltd Q3FY25 Update: Volume Growth, Premiumization

Allied Blenders & Distillers reports strong Q3 FY25 results with revenue growth, premiumisation, and focus on market share expansion in India's...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Insider Activity: Who Bought Their Own Stock in November?

Despite overall market weakness, insider buying in Indian equities was strong and widespread in November 2025, with significant activity in both...

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

The Beat Ideas: Allied Blenders & Distillers- Liquor Premiumization Play

Allied Blenders & Distillers is transitioning to premium spirits, using IPO funds to lower debt and increase margins in response to growing demand...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic Report on India’s Alcohol Market: Premiumization Trends and Regulatory Obstacles

Premium spirits are thriving in India's liquor market, while mass beer struggles due to state regulations and taxes. Moving up the value chain and...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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ABDL Q4 Update: A Transformational Year with Record Performance and Premiumization Drive

​Allied Blenders & Distillers saw record profitability in FY25, driven by premiumization, cost efficiency, international expansion into luxury...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Allied Blenders & Distillers Ltd Q3FY25 Update: Volume Growth, Premiumization

​Allied Blenders & Distillers reports strong Q3 FY25 results with revenue growth, premiumisation, and focus on market share expansion in India's...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Insider Activity: Who Bought Their Own Stock in November?

​Despite overall market weakness, insider buying in Indian equities was strong and widespread in November 2025, with significant activity in both...

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

The Beat Ideas: Allied Blenders & Distillers- Liquor Premiumization Play

​Allied Blenders & Distillers is transitioning to premium spirits, using IPO funds to lower debt and increase margins in response to growing demand...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic Report on India’s Alcohol Market: Premiumization Trends and Regulatory Obstacles

​Premium spirits are thriving in India's liquor market, while mass beer struggles due to state regulations and taxes. Moving up the value chain and...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Allied Blenders & Distillers saw record profitability in FY25, driven by premiumization, cost efficiency, international expansion into luxury...

Allied Blenders & Distillers reports strong Q3 FY25 results with revenue growth, premiumisation, and focus on market share expansion in India's...

Despite overall market weakness, insider buying in Indian equities was strong and widespread in November 2025, with significant activity in both...

Allied Blenders & Distillers is transitioning to premium spirits, using IPO funds to lower debt and increase margins in response to growing demand...

Premium spirits are thriving in India's liquor market, while mass beer struggles due to state regulations and taxes. Moving up the value chain and...