Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) on May 14 reported its highest-ever annual EBITDA and profit after tax (PAT) for FY26, driven by strong premium portfolio growth, luxury expansion and improved operational efficiency.
The company posted an EBITDA of ₹568 crore for FY26, registering a growth of 25.8 per cent compared to ₹451 crore in FY25. PAT rose 13 per cent to ₹220 crore, while income from operations increased 11.5 per cent to ₹3,949 crore. In the fourth quarter, ABD recorded its highest-ever quarterly EBITDA of ₹182 crore, up 21.2 per cent year-on-year.
ABD Managing Director Alok Gupta said FY26 marked a defining year for the company with record profits and consistent quarterly performance after listing. He said the growth was supported by premiumisation, luxury portfolio expansion and disciplined cost management.
The company’s flagship brand ICONiQ White crossed the 10-million-case milestone during FY26, reaching 10.7 million cases globally. ABD also expanded its international presence from 23 countries to 36 countries during the financial year.
The Board has recommended a dividend of 270 per cent, translating to ₹5.4 per equity share for FY26.
The strong performance could positively impact Kolkata, where premium whisky and gin consumption has been witnessing steady growth among urban consumers. Retailers in Kolkata are also expected to benefit from rising demand for ABD’s premium and luxury offerings, especially brands like ICONiQ White and Zoya gin.