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Who is leading India’s great spirits revolution? – Market Intel

Joe Bates
Last updated: 06/05/2025 at 5:31 PM
By Joe Bates
6 May 2025
11 Min Read

From single malts to craft gins, India’s booming market is a rare bright spot amid the gloom affecting much of the global spirits industry.


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India’s spirits drinkers are trading up - Surging disposable incomes and a swelling middle class are driving unprecedented demand for premium whiskies and craft ginsYouth and women are reshaping traditions - Younger LDA and female consumers are breaking taboos, driving innovation in local craft spirits and cocktail culture across urban IndiaBureaucratic barriers linger - While India’s spirits revolution accelerates, complex state regulations, high taxes and advertising restrictions remain stubborn barriers for domestic and international brands alikeIndia’s domestic spirits industry is in

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Joe has been a business journalist for over 20 years, specialising in the drinks, aviation and Global Travel Retail sectors; Duty-Free News International, IWSR Magazine, Drinks International and Whisky Magazine, among others.
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