• MP license dispute: Som Distilleries has approached the Supreme Court after the High Court deferred proceedings to March 20 without a hearing, with the final Supreme Court hearing scheduled for Monday.
• Beer segment outlook: After early rains and extended winters washed out 30% to 35% of the peak season, management expects demand to rebound strongly in the upcoming financial year, driven by peak summer sales in the first quarter.
• Whiskey portfolio expansion: Capitalizing on rising global and domestic demand for Indian spirits, the company has launched the Mahawat premium whiskey brand and is preparing to introduce a single malt whiskey.
• UP plant commissioning: The ₹600 crore facility in Uttar Pradesh is nearly complete and slated to begin operations in the first week of April, adding directly to both top-line and bottom-line performance.
• Debt and capex: The UP greenfield project has been funded entirely through internal accruals without prior market or bank borrowings, with only minor debt planned for working capital and strong internal cash flows targeted for future debt reduction.