STARTUP LEGAL10 Sept 2026
Varun Beverages’ Kiva Spirits in advanced talks to acquire spirits maker Alcobrew for ₹2,000-2,500 crore
Varun Beverages' newly formed subsidiary, Kiva Spirits and Company Ltd, is in advanced talks to buy Alcobrew Distilleries India Ltd for ₹2,000 crore to ₹2,500 crore. The deal would give Kiva readymade liquor brands, factories and distribution. Final terms, including price, are still undecided, and it is unclear whether Alcobrew's planned IPO will be affected.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Kiva Spirits and Company Ltd was incorporated at the end of August as a subsidiary of Pepsi bottler Varun Beverages.
- Alcobrew Distilleries India Ltd makes whiskies including Gamber Valley single malt, plus vodka, gin, brandy and rum.
- The ₹2,000 crore to ₹2,500 crore valuation is roughly 16.7 to 20.9 times Alcobrew's FY25 Ebitda of ₹119.7 crore, as per its IPO documents.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Treat this as unconfirmed media reporting for now. Wait for official company or regulatory filings before acting. If you hold Alcobrew shares or planned to bid in its IPO, keep watching its disclosures for any update on the deal.
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