USL is the country's leading beverage alcohol company, manufacturing a wide portfolio of premium brands including Johnnie Walker, Black Dog, Black & White, VAT 69, Antiquity, Signature, Royal Challenge, McDowell's No.1, Smirnoff and Captain Morgan. The company imports, manufactures, distributes, and sells alcoholic beverages under Diageo's iconic brands. USL has a comprehensive brand portfolio with more than 80 brands, with 9 brands selling more than a million cases each year, including 1 brand selling over 25 million cases annually.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Q2 FY 2025-26 showed consolidated revenue growth of 5.2% QoQ and 12.3% YoY, with net profit increasing 11.3% QoQ and 36.1% YoY. The company is almost debt free with strong market positioning, though regulatory headwinds and moderate long-term growth have impacted recent performance.
Top Insights
FY2025-2026 full year revenue reached ₹12,405 crore with profit at ₹1,589 crore
The company holds perpetual right to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket franchise of Indian Premier League and Women's Premier League
Company maintains healthy dividend payout of 33.8%
Promoters hold 56.7% with FIIs at 14.4%, DIIs at 14.9%, and public at 14% as of Sep 2025
Named Competitors
Pernod Ricard India — Global spirits and wine company
Radico Khaitan — Leading Indian spirits manufacturer
Tilaknagar Industries — Indian alcohol and beverage producer
Recent Developments
(February 2026) Chinmay Sharma appointed CHRO effective March 5, 2026
(February 2026) Julie Bramham appointed as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director via postal ballot
(February 2026) Announcement of RCB sports franchise sale process before 2026 IPL
(Q2 FY2026) Strong quarterly growth with 12.3% YoY revenue increase and 36.1% YoY net profit growth
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