India liquor makers see premium brands outperform budget
In short
India's liquor companies are seeing better growth in premium brands. Mint said Radico Khaitan and United Breweries are doing well, while United Spirits is under pressure from lower-income consumers and higher costs.
This matters because premium drinks are selling better than cheaper ones. The report does not give numbers, and it is not clear how long the weak demand for budget liquor will continue.
What the reporting says
India’s liquor market is seeing strong premium portfolio growth at Radico Khaitan and United Breweries, while United Spirits is flagging pressure from lower-income consumers and rising costs. Mint’s summary says premium pours are gaining favor as budget liquor faces more strain. The report does not give sales figures, and it is unclear how long the pressure on value brands will last.
Why it matters
India’s liquor market appears to be shifting toward premium products, with Radico Khaitan and United Breweries reporting strong premium portfolio growth. At the same time, United Spirits is flagging pressure from lower-income consumers and rising costs. The source does not quantify the sales trends, but it points to a split between premium demand and stress in budget liquor.