New Delhi, April 2 Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABDL) announced on Thursday the appointment of Amar Sinha as the company's designated Managing Director, effective immediately.
Sinha, a veteran of the alcoholic beverage industry with over three decades of leadership experience, previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer at rival homegrown firm Radico Khaitan.
The tenure of the current Managing Director and Key Managerial Personnel, Alok Gupta, is nearing completion, according to a regulatory filing from the Chhabria-family promoted firm, which was listed in July 2024.
The board of ABDL, in its meeting held on Thursday, "approved the appointment of Amar Sinha as ‘Designated Managing Director’ and Senior Management Personnel of the Company, effective from April 2, 2026," it added.
ABDL, the maker of popular brands like Officer's Choice Whisky, is expanding its presence in the rapidly growing premium segment of the alcohol market, where it has launched several brands in the past year.
It is the largest domestic spirits company in India, in terms of annual sales volume.
Sinha's leadership journey includes roles as Chief Operating Officer at Radico Khaitan, Managing Director at Whyte & Mackay India, and executive positions at Herbertsons (UB Group) and others.
Non-Executive Chairman Kishore Chhabria thanked Gupta for his leadership and his role in strengthening the governance framework and the company's presence in the Indian alcoholic beverage industry.
"As we look ahead to the next phase of our journey, I am pleased to welcome Amar. With his deep industry experience, I am confident that he will successfully build on the momentum we have created," he said.
In FY'25, ABDL's consolidated income from Operations rose by 6.2 per cent to Rs 3,541 crore, driven by strong growth in the Prestige & Above category and well-supported by the high-margin Mass Premium category.
