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Indian single malt whisky sales 2025

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Sentiment
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Attention
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Articles
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Market Impact
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Market Impact

The strong growth in Indian single malt whisky sales signals increasing consumer demand for premium spirits in India, benefiting domestic producers and attracting investment from global companies. The market expansion may lead to higher revenues for Indian distillers and encourage further premiumisation in the alcoholic beverage industry.

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Event Summary

According to data released by the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), Indian single malt whisky sales grew approximately 22% to about 5 lakh cases in 2025. Domestic brands such as Amrut, Rampur, Indri, and Paul John dominate the category with an estimated 92% market share, while foreign-owned brands like Diageo's Godawan and Pernod Ricard's Longitude 77 account for about 7%. The overall single malt market, including imports, reached around 8.5 lakh cases. The Indian Malt Whisky Association (IMWA) introduced a certification hologram to ensure quality standards. CIABC Director General Anant S. Iyer highlighted the premiumisation trend and the success of the Make in India initiative in the spirits sector.

Key Actions
30 Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies released data
20 Indian Malt Whisky Association rolled out certification
Entities Involved
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Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies
CIABC released the sales data and commentary, positioning itself as a key industry voice.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 30.0
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India
India is the market where single malt whisky sales are growing rapidly, reflecting broader economic premiumisation.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 30.0
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Amrut Distilleries
Amrut is a leading domestic brand driving growth in the Indian single malt category.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Rampur Distillery
Rampur is a key domestic player contributing to the dominant market share of Indian companies.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Indri
Indri is a prominent Indian single malt brand benefiting from the category's growth.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Paul John Distilleries
Paul John is a major domestic distiller capitalizing on the premiumisation trend.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Indian Malt Whisky Association
IMWA introduced a certification hologram to standardize quality, supporting industry credibility.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Diageo
Diageo's Godawan brand holds a small share of the Indian single malt market, reflecting its investment in the segment.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard's Longitude 77 competes in the Indian single malt space with a modest market share.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Anant S. Iyer
As CIABC Director General, Iyer provided commentary on the market trends and growth drivers.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 10.0
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