ABD launches US$12.96M PET bottle plant in Telangana, boosting capacity to 600m bottles annually

INDIA — Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd. (ABD), one of India’s leading spirits manufacturers, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art PET bottle manufacturing facility at its integrated plant in Rangapur, Telangana.

With an impressive annual capacity of over 600 million bottles, the facility marks a major step in ABD’s drive toward supply chain self-reliance, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.

Developed with an investment of around ₹115 crore (US$12.96m), the new PET plant is designed to meet a substantial portion of ABD’s in-house packaging requirements.

By producing bottles internally, the company aims to reduce dependence on third-party suppliers, cut logistics expenses, and streamline production timelines.

The plant is part of Telangana’s largest integrated alcoholic beverages complex, which also includes an Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) distillery, an IMFL bottling unit, and the upcoming Single Malt Plant.

The PET facility features advanced robotics, automation systems, and Japanese energy-efficient machinery, alongside recycling technologies that align with ABD’s sustainability objectives.

Alok Gupta, Managing Director of ABD, emphasized the strategic importance of the facility, stating, “This new PET facility at Rangapur reflects our integrated approach to manufacturing. By leveraging existing land and infrastructure, we have kept costs low, accelerated execution, and minimized environmental impact.

“The automation and advanced technologies give us greater control over packaging, enhance efficiency, and support our growing portfolio.”

The commissioning of the PET plant forms part of ABD’s broader ₹525 crore (US$59.16m) backward integration program, which also includes the expansion of its ENA distillery in Maharashtra and the establishment of India’s first single malt distillery in Rangapur.

Collectively, these investments are expected to improve operational efficiency and expand gross margins by 300 basis points by FY28.

ABD’s robust portfolio includes well-known brands such as Officer’s Choice Whisky, Officer’s Choice Blue Whisky, Sterling Reserve Premium Whiskies, and ICONiQ White Whisky.

The company operates 37 manufacturing units across India, including 9 owned bottling facilities, 2 distilleries, and 26 contract units.

By integrating PET bottle manufacturing within its existing operations, ABD aims to enhance its end-to-end production ecosystem, ensuring quality consistency, cost efficiency, and sustainability, reinforcing its position as one of India’s most innovative players in the alcoholic beverages industry.

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