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United Spirits, Radico, Allied Blenders Shares Slide up to 6% After Maharashtra Duty Shock
OutlookIndia
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1m ago
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Maharashtra's excise duty on Indian-made foreign liquor has been increased by 50%, impacting shares of United Spirits, Radico Khaitan, and Allied Blenders by up to 6%. The state accounts for a significant portion of their sales, with United Spirits and Radico Khaitan particularly affected. This hike, the highest since 2011, results in a 30-50% retail price rise in liquor, potentially impacting earnings by 6-8% for United Spirits and 2-3% for Radico Khaitan.
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Allied Blenders and Distillers files for $180-mn IPO
VCCircle
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Indian liquor company Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD) has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise up to $180 million. ABD plans to issue new shares worth $120 million, which will be used to reduce outstanding borrowings. Additionally, existing shareholders will sell shares worth up to $60 million. ABD, known for its whisky brands Officer's Choice and Sterling Reserve, operates in India's estimated $33 billion spirits market. The filing comes as competition intensifies in the market dominated by players like Diageo and Pernod Ricard.
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Allied Blenders attracts bids worth $3 bn in IPO
VCCircle
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Indian whisky maker Allied Blenders and Distillers' $180 million IPO was oversubscribed but fell short of recent issues. The IPO received bids for 924.9 million shares, worth up to $3.12 billion, and was oversubscribed by around 23 times. However, concerns about its growth prospects in a competitive liquor market led to lower demand compared to other recent IPOs. Allied Blenders faces tough competition from other whisky brands in India. Analysts do not expect significant growth in the stock when it makes its market debut.
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RCB Shake-Up: Diageo Plans to Sell Iconic IPL Franchise
StartupTalky
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1m ago
Medial
Diageo Plc is considering selling its ownership of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL franchise, following their first IPL victory. The British company, managing RCB through its subsidiary United Spirits Ltd., is in preliminary discussions with advisors for potentially selling all or part of its stake, seeking up to $2 billion. This decision aligns with Diageo's strategy to streamline operations amidst declining US spirits sales and possible regulatory pressures against indirect alcohol promotion in sports.
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Bulk deals: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance increases stake in Star Health and Allied Insurance
Money Control
ยท
1y ago
Medial
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has increased its stake in Star Health and Allied Insurance by purchasing 30,00,000 shares at an average price of Rs 553. Apis Growth 6, a foreign investor, sold 1,00,00,000 shares of Star Health and Allied Insurance, equivalent to a 1.7% stake. Meanwhile, in Suven Pharmaceuticals, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority acquired a 0.61% stake, while Amansa Holding Private offloaded a 1.22% stake. Additionally, Shankar Sharma acquired a 0.59% stake in MOS Utility Ltd. Lastly, Chimetech Holdings sold a 1.04% stake in Delhivery.
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Greater Than gin maker Nao Spirits crosses Rs 80 Cr revenue in FY24
Entrackr
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5m ago
Medial
Nao Spirits, the parent company of the gin brand Greater Than, reported more than double its growth in the fiscal year ending March 2024. Despite this substantial growth, the Goa-based company effectively managed to keep its losses in check during the same period. Nao Spirits' revenue from operations grew by 145% to Rs 81 crore in FY24 from Rs 33 crore in FY23, its annual financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies show. Founded in 2015 by Anand Virmani, Abhinav Rajput, Aparajita Ninan, and Vaibhav Singh, Nao Spirits is a craft distillery based in India, known for producing premium craft gins like Greater Than and Hapusa. Income from the sale of these gins was the sole source of revenue for Nao Spirits. While the majority of Nao Spirits' revenue is generated within India, export earnings contributed Rs 2 crore in the previous fiscal year (FY24). For the liquor maker, the cost of excise duty was the largest cost center which accounted for 48% of its overall cost or nearly half of its revenue. This cost surged 7X to Rs 43 crore in FY24 from Rs 6 crore in FY23. Nao Spiritsโ cost of procurement and employee benefits grew 42% and 33% to Rs 17 crore and Rs 8 crore respectively. The company also spent Rs 17 crore on advertising and business promotion. Its legal, traveling, rent, and other overheads tallied its total cost to Rs 96 crore in FY24 from Rs 50 crore in FY23. The over two-fold scale and controlled expenditure helped Nao Spirits to reduce its losses by 11% to Rs 14.6 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 16.4 crore in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin improved to -55% and -13.64% respectively with a better expense-to-revenue ratio which stood at Rs 1.19. During FY24, the company had a total current assets of Rs 48.7 crore. Nao Spirits has secured a total of Rs 54 crore ($6.5 million) in funding over five rounds. Their most recent funding was a Series B round on March 12, 2022. Nao Spirits' gin, Greater Than, has firmly established itself as a prominent brand in the Indian market, with widespread availability across the country. The next 2โ3 years are expected to be dynamic for Nao Spirits and it may introduce new products and innovations to further engage gin enthusiasts. For instance, in April 2024, the firm released 'Punk Gin,' a limited-edition pink gin made with fresh strawberries and hibiscus.
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I don't have to pay stamp duty in stock market: Nikhil Kamath after buying his 1st house
Inshorts
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9m ago
Medial
Zerodha's billionaire Co-founder Nikhil Kamath listed the disadvantages of real estate investments after buying his first house. Comparing it with the stock market, he said he can buy and sell shares without paying 5-6% stamp duty. Kamath also expressed dissatisfaction over the illiquid nature of real estate, arbitrary pricing and said the return on buying property to rent is negligible.
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Removal of angel tax for startups to help attract investors: Piyush Goyal
Economic Times
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11m ago
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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has highlighted the benefits of removing the angel tax for all classes of investors, stating that it will help startups attract more investments. The reduction of customs duty for gold and silver, from 15% to 6%, is also expected to benefit small artisans and boost India's gems and jewellery exports. Additionally, the budget has announced the establishment of 12 industrial townships, with one in Maharashtra, aiming to generate employment opportunities and foster a strong industry ecosystem. The budget also introduces measures to promote diamond trade, which is a significant industry employing skilled workers in India.
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Nvidia's $25 billion buyback 'a head-scratcher' for some shareholders
Economic Times
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Shares of Nvidia touched a record high on Thursday, a day after the company blew past expectations with its quarterly revenue forecast as an artificial-intelligence boom fueled demand for its chips. Nvidia shares, which had run up in the days leading up to its report, climbed more than 6% on Thursday but pared gains to end the day little changed.
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GST collections top Rs 2 lakh crore again in May; states show mixed collection trends
Business Today
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1m ago
Medial
In May 2025, India's GST revenue reached Rs 2.01 lakh crore, marking a 16.4% year-on-year rise. Domestic transactions contributed Rs 1.50 lakh crore, with imports generating Rs 51,266 crore. Central GST was Rs 35,434 crore, State GST Rs 43,902 crore, while Integrated GST was Rs 1.09 lakh crore. States like Maharashtra and Karnataka saw 17-25% increases, whereas Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh had up to 6% growth. Net GST revenue surged 20.4% to Rs 1.74 lakh crore.
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How did Paytm, Zomato & other startup stocks react amid market crash?
Inshorts
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Shares of listed new-age tech companies declined up to 17% as stock market crashed amid counting of votes on Tuesday. Paytm hit a lower circuit of 5%, while Zomato and Mamaearth parent Honasa Consumer fell 16% and 17%, respectively. Shares of Delhivery and Nykaa fell by over 8% each and PB Fintech fell by 6%.
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