IndoBevs signs strategic MoU with Russia’s Abrau-Durso

IndoBevs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abrau-Durso, Russia’s leading alcoholic beverage producer, during the India–Russia Business Forum held alongside the 23rd Annual India–Russia Summit. With this agreement, IndoBevs becomes the only alcoholic beverage company to formalise a partnership as part of the Summit’s business engagements.

The MoU lays the foundation for long-term cooperation in alcoholic beverage production in India. Under the partnership, IndoBevs will manufacture, distribute and promote Abrau-Durso’s portfolio in the Indian market, while both companies will jointly explore export opportunities to neighbouring countries. The agreement was signed by Vikas Kumar, Co-founder of IndoBevs, and Anastasia Polyanskaya on behalf of PJSC Abrau-Durso, in the presence of senior government and industry representatives from both nations.

Speaking at the signing, Vikas said, “This MoU represents an important step in IndoBevs’ international expansion and reflects the growing trust and cooperation between Indian and Russian businesses. By combining Abrau-Durso’s global expertise in premium wine production with our manufacturing and distribution strengths in India, we aim to introduce high-quality products tailored for Indian consumers while also building an export-led growth roadmap.”

Anastasia added, “India is a historical and strategic ally for Russia, and for Abrau Durso, it is a market of great trust and opportunities. The memorandum signed today is our conscious and confident step towards expanding our presence and reaching a fundamentally new level. We appreciate this partnership and see tremendous potential for growth. This document is just the beginning of a great collaboration.”

The collaboration spans joint production, recipe development, packaging, labelling, technical expertise exchange and specialised training. A Joint Working Group will identify projects and monitor implementation, with phased commercial production planned following regulatory clearances. The partnership is expected to bolster innovation, premiumisation and manufacturing-led growth in India’s rapidly expanding alcobev sector.