Pernod & MH collaborate for a Malt Spirit Distillery

The Government of Maharashtra and Pernod Ricard India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish one of the biggest malt spirit distilleries in India, in the industrial suburb of Butibori in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Furthering Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Make in India’, Pernod Ricard India plans an investment up to 200 M€ in the decade. With the commissioning of this distillery, Pernod Ricard India aims to employ a workforce up to 700 to 800 ultimately. This commitment extends not only to the construction phase of the distillery but also encompasses the post-commissioning operations of the plant. Beyond the immediate impact, this is poised to create a ripple effect, positively influencing indirect employment opportunities throughout the region.

Speaking on the occasion, Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra praised Pernod Ricard India ‘s contribution in the economic and skill development of the region and the country. Deputy Chief Minister added “The foundation of this distillery will assist in creating strong avenues for employment and aid in spurring growth of ancillary industries and services. And most importantly this would serve as a platform of opportunities for thousands of farmers of the region to attain steady income and bring agricultural diversity and stability.”

Jean Touboul, CEO, Pernod Ricard India, said, “We are excited to announce the launch of one of India’s biggest malt spirit distilleries, to be set up in Nagpur, in Maharashtra. This initiative is in continuation of our dedicated efforts to Make and Innovate in India and we are confident that it will elevate India's standing on the global map, as a key player in the production of high-quality malt.”

The MoU signing was also graced by Minister of Industries Uday Samant; State Excise Minister Shambhuraj Desai; Principal Secretary Industries Dr. Harshdeep Kamble along with CEO, Pernod Ricard India Jean Touboul, National Corporate Affairs Head of Pernod Ricard India Prasanna Mohile, and Senior VP, Integrated Operations, Pernod Ricard India , Gagandeep Sethi.