Loca Loka expands India footprint with Bengaluru launch

Loca Loka, the premium agave tequila label co-founded by Rana Daggubati, Anirudh Ravichander and entrepreneur Sree Harsha Vadlamudi, has officially entered Bengaluru, marking a significant milestone in its India growth strategy. Following launches in Delhi and Mumbai, the globally awarded brand is introducing its Blanco and Reposado expressions to one of the country’s most culturally vibrant and commercially mature markets.

For Rana Daggubati, Co-Founder, Loca Loka; the city holds a personal resonance beyond market metrics.“I’ve always admired Bengaluru’s energy,” he said. “There’s a balance here that’s ambitious yet grounded, global yet deeply rooted, artisanal yet uncompromising on quality. That duality mirrors Loca Loka. We’re inspired by authentic Mexican craft, but we’re building something that resonates with the modern global consumer, including India. The city’s creative and entrepreneurial spirit aligns naturally with the brand.”

Since its India debut last year, Loca Loka has recorded strong demand, with batches frequently selling out, momentum the founders attribute to product quality and repeat consumer interest.

“Bengaluru represents a strong alignment of consumer maturity, premium appetite, and trade sophistication,” said Sree Harsha Vadlamudi, Co-Founder & CEO, Loca Loka. “Our expansion strategy has never been about rapid geographic width. It’s about entering markets where distribution quality, pricing architecture, and consumer readiness converge. Bengaluru’s on-trade community understands agave, values craft and appreciates brand storytelling. That ecosystem makes it an ideal city for the next phase of our growth.”

“Bengaluru has one of the most organic music communities in the country,” said Anirudh Ravichander, Co-Founder, Loca Loka. “It’s not just about large stages, but about intimate spaces where culture evolves. There’s a certain rhythm to this city that is layered, collaborative, constantly in motion. For us, tequila is as much about atmosphere as it is about the liquid itself. The way Bengaluru brings people together across art, nightlife, and ideas, makes it a natural fit for Loca Loka.”

Globally, Loca Loka operates across key US cities and markets including Singapore, the Philippines and Indonesia, with the UK and UAE next. In Bengaluru, it is available across premium hotels, bars, restaurants and retail outlets, supported by curated trade engagements and collaborations.