Mumbai, April 2026.

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), India’s largest domestic spirits company by volume, announced that the Board of Directors approved the appointment of Mr. Amar Sinha as Managing Director (MD) Designate effective2^ndApril 2026.

AsMr. Alok Gupta’s tenure as Managing Director nears completion,Mr. Amar Sinha’s appointment aligns with ABD’s strategy of value creation andlong-term growth andunderscoresthe Company’s commitment to a seamless leadership transition.

Mr. Amar Sinha brings over three decades of leadership experience across the alco beverage and consumer sectors. Over the course of his career, he has led corporationsthrough phases of transformation and growth while building strong brands and businesses. His leadership journey includes roles as Chief Operating Officer at Radico Khaitan, Managing Director at Whyte & Mackay India and executive positions at Herbertsons (UB Group) and others.

He has received several recognitions for leadership excellence, including the Rajeev Gandhi Excellence Award – Most Enterprising CEO of the Year (2015), the Make in India Excellence Award (2016), and Business Leader of the Year at the IndSpirit Awards in 2023.

With this deep-rooted expertise across sales, marketing, and business transformation,Mr. Amar Sinhais uniquely positioned to accelerate ABD’s next chapter of market leadership and growth.

Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Kishore Chhabria, Non-Executive Chairman, ABD, said,“I would like to thank Alok for the leadership and commitment he has brought to ABD over the years, including his role in strengthening the governance framework and the company’s presence in the Indian alco-beverage industry. As we look ahead to the next phase of our journey, I am pleased to welcome Amar. With his deep industry experience, I am confident that he will successfully build on the momentum we have created.”

Mr. Alok Gupta, Managing Director, ABD, added,"It has been a wonderful journey leading ABD, and I take great pride in the progress and milestones achieved together. With the strength of our brands, dedication of our teams, and the strategic foundation we have built, ABD is well positioned for its next phase of growth.”

Sharing his thoughts on joining the company, Mr. Amar Sinha, Managing Director - Designate, ABDsaid,“I amdelighted to be joining ABD at this important stage of the journey. ABD has built a strong presence in the Indian alco-beverage industry over the years, with a solid portfolio of brands. I look forward to working with the team and driving strategy for the next phase of growth.”