Uppal Brewers commissions bottling unit in Goa

Uppal Brewers & Distillers (UBD) has commenced operations at its dedicated bottling facility in Ponda, Goa, marking a significant step in its commercial scale-up strategy.

Spread across 50,000 sq. ft. on a two-acre site, the new plant will serve as UBD’s production hub and sole supply node for Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab and Daman & Diu. The facility is designed to provide production scale and logistical agility while maintaining premium quality standards. It will also support the company’s planned entry into Odisha and strengthen readiness for expansion into eastern markets.

“For a young team like ours, establishing this dedicated unit in Ponda is a defining moment. It reflects our agility and our commitment to building a legacy from the ground up,” said Kanhav Uppal, Co-founder, UBD. "It signals that UBD has moved beyond the foundational phase into a chapter defined by stability, scale and a long-term commitment to excellence in the Indian craft spirits landscape."

Since launching its flagship brand Soorahi in January 2025, followed by Madhvan in August, UBD has positioned Goa as the anchor for its growth, leveraging the state’s progressive excise framework and status as a spirits hub.

“Our early operations represent an important foundational phase where we focused on establishing our brands, refining processes and gaining early adopters. Today, a year since launch, we have hit significant milestones and are confident in both our product and vision,” said its CEO and Co-founder Ankur Sachdeva.

“Beyond regulatory advantages, Goa’s rich heritage, cultural depth and natural beauty played a meaningful role in our decision. There is an authentic connection to craft and provenance in Goa that mirrors our own approach to spirits,” said Head of Operations Smita Singh. “This inspiration extends beyond the bottling facility and subtly influences an upcoming product, whose provenance is closely linked to Goa’s cultural and natural landscape.”