ABD secures global ownership of Mansion House in strategic €1.225 million deal

In a major move set to bolster its global footprint, Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD) has announced the acquisition of 100% equity share capital of Singapore-based UTO Asia, marking a significant milestone in its international growth strategy. The deal, approved by ABD’s Board of Directors on June 10, 2025, is valued at €1.225 million (approximately ₹11.95 crore), excluding stamp duties and levies, and has been concluded with immediate effect.

UTO Asia, whose core business lies in liquor, spirits, and wines, is the legal and beneficial owner of global rights, titles, and interests in two legacy brands—Mansion House and Savoy Club—excluding select Southeast Asian markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and China. With this acquisition, UTO Asia becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of ABD, empowering the Indian spirits giant to consolidate and expand its portfolio globally.

This strategic acquisition will enable ABD to exert greater control over its marquee brand Mansion House, one of India’s top-selling brandies, and reimagine its presence in new geographies while safeguarding existing regional rights. It also represents a key step in ABD’s long-term vision of becoming a globally respected Indian spirits company.

As global competition intensifies in the premium Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) segment, this deal signals ABD’s intent to not just grow at home but to pour into newer markets with confidence, ambition, and complete ownership of its most iconic labels.

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