Radico Khaitan Ltd.

Radico Khaitan Ltd. (RKL), formerly Rampur Distillery & Chemical Company Ltd., is an Indian company that manufactures industrial alcohol, Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), country liquor and fertilizers. It is the fourth largest Indian liquor company. Radico brands are sold in more than 85 countries including USA, Canada, South America, Africa, Europe, South East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East. Radico Khaitan Ltd. was established as Rampur Distillery & Chemical Company Ltd. in 1943 at Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.

Radico Khaitan manufactures whisky, rum, brandy, vodka and gin. RKL is one of the few companies in India to have developed its entire brand portfolio organically, with in-house capabilities. The Company currently has two distilleries- Rampur Distillery in Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) and Radico NV Distilleries Maharashtra Limited, a joint venture with RNV in Aurangabad (Maharashtra). The company has a total capacity of over 157 million litres and operates 28 bottling units, spread across the country.

Radico’s vision is to be the most valuable spirits company in India with global standards, whilst at the same time committed to environment, sustainability and governance. The company’s mission is to be inspired by consumer aspirations. They also want to develop products that customers love and endorse & to be driven by their passion for technological excellence, product innovation and brand creation.

Radico Khaitan Limited creates sustainable programs that actively contribute and support the social and economic development of society. The company is committed to eradicating hunger, poverty, and malnutrition, promoting healthcare including preventive healthcare and ensuring environmental sustainability.

As part of its CSR programmes, the company partners with the community and addresses issues of water and sanitation, education, health, and skill-building. Radico Khaitan Limited also promotes and encourages responsible drinking through engaging with employees, taking preventive action, education and raising awareness and bringing communities on board to address local challenges at their root.

Their shareholding pattern consists of Promoters and Promoter Group having 40.29% of shares, Public having 21.75% shares, Government having 0.02% shares, following by FII’s having 19.78% shares and DII’s with 18.16% shares.