The income of the manufacturers of alcoholic beverages in the country will rise by 8-10 percent in FY 2026: Report

New -Delhi, May 16 (IANS). The revenue of the manufacturers of Alcobe Beverages (Alcobev) in the country will increase 8-10 percent in the financial year 2025-26 to Rs 5.3 Lakh Crore, which will maintain the speed of the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13 percent in the last three financial year. This information was given in a latest Crisil report released on Friday. According to the report, operating profitability will increase 60-80 basis points (BPS). In addition, the credit profile will remain strong as a result of the absence of debt-free balance sheet and the large date-funded capital expansion (CapeCs). Crisil’s report is based on the study of 25 beverage companies, which make up about 12 percent of the income of the organized Alcobev industry. The industry dominates the spirits (whiskey, vodka and rum), which contributes 65-70 percent to the total income, while the remaining beer, wine and indigenous beverages. Whiskey, vodka, rum are alcoholic beverages made by distillation. At the same time, beer and wine become sturdy. Distillation is a separation technique used to separate the fluid from the mixture. The company is a biological process in which microorganisms such as bacteria and organic compounds of yeast break down and transform them into alcoholic acids and gas. According to the report, operating volume will increase by 5-6 percent due to urbanization, increase in the population of drinkers and increase disposable income. Jayashree Nandkumar, director of Crisil Ratings, said: “Revenue growth will be supported despite the absence of large price amendments of a healthy volume and premillage in this financial year. Revenue from premium and luxury segment is expected to rise by about 15 percent, which will cost more than Rs 1.000 per 750 ml. That ethanol mixing programs will increase Ena prices by 2-3 percent in this financial year, although supply is expected to rise. A continuous amount of increase, helping with the absorption of costs and improving the operating margin. Capex plan and a stable working capital cycle indicate that the Cricobev manufacturers’ credit statistics will remain in the Christil Ratings portfolio, the interest record ratio will be 21 times better in this financial year. Skt/gkt