In electoral bond buyers list, over a dozen liqour makers, manufacturers

Radico Khaitan Limited purchased bonds with Rs 5 crore on April 20, 2019. RKL is one of the oldest and the largest manufacturers of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) in India. Formerly known as Rampur Distillery, RKL commenced its operations in 1943 and over the years, emerged as a major bulk spirits supplier. It has evolved from being just a distiller of spirits for others to a leading IMFL company. It has over 15 brands, including 8PM Whisky, Magic Moments Vodka, Contessa XXX Rum and Old Admiral Brandy.

Sula Vineyards Pvt Ltd purchased bonds worth 25 lakh on April 20, 2019. Established in 1999 in Nashik, Maharashtra, it is one of the leaders of the Indian wine industry. Over the years, Nashik’s wine industry has grown courtesy of Sula Vineyards, which opened India’s first tasting room at the winery and has even organised its own music festival known as Sulafest in the wine yard and a wine yard resort.

Himadri Khan Country Spirit Bottling Plant cum warehouse purchased bonds worth 70 lakh on July 7, 2021. The 17 year old company is based out in West Bengal and is primarily engaged in the manufacture of wines.

Som Distilleries Private Limited purchased bonds worth 3 crore in July and October, 2023. It started out as a white label-bottling unit in the mid-1980s. From its humble beginnings in one location, Som has grown to set up facilities in multiple locations and is also one of India’s first company to own a portfolio of spirits, beers, ready to drink along with rectified spirits (RS), and ethyl neutral alcohol (ENA), as per the company’s website.

Chhattisgarh Distilleries Limited paid a total of Rs 3 cr in April 2019. It was founded in 1988 and its line of businesses includes the manufacturing of wines, brandy, and brandy spirits.

Prakash Distilleries and Chemical Company invested Rs 2.6 crore. The bonds were purchased by the company in 2021 during the months of January, July and October. In 2023, the company purchased bonds in April, July and October. In 2024, the company purchased bonds in January. Established on June 22, 1971 in Darjeeling, West Bengal, the company has been crafting spirits for over 51 years. Some of its brands include Peter Cat whiskey and rum.

Mount Everest Breweries Ltd spent Rs 1.99 crore in July, 2023. Established in 2005, it operates a brewery based out of Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The company manufactures beer – for United Beers Ltd – as well as for their own supply. It has an installed capacity of 1.5 million cases per month, and some of its beers include Lemount, Mount’s 6000 and Dabang.

Associated Alcohol and Breweries Ltd purchased bonds worth Rs 2 crore on October 10, 2023. It began operating in 1989 and has been a leading supplier of domestic liquor in Madhya Pradesh. In 2017, it began operating in Delhi and has since begun expansion to five other states.

Castle Liquors Private Limited purchased bonds worth 7.5 crore in 75 transactions. In 2023, it purchased bonds in April, July and October. In 2024, it purchased bonds in January. Established in 2003, Castle Liquors Private Limited (CLPL) is a Bengal-based liquor trading company. As per its website, it is engaged in the marketing and distribution of Teachers Whiskey Officers’ Choice whiskey and popular beer brands like Carlsberg and Tuborg.

Candy Spirits Private Limited purchased bonds worth Rs 1 crore on April 10, 2023. It was established in 2005, CSPL trades in Indian-made foreign liquor, beer, and wines.

Northern Spirits Ltd purchased bonds worth Rs 1.2 crore on October 10, 2023. It began in 2012 and focussed on alcohol beverages with a presence in North India along with East and North East India.

KD Liquor and Fertilizer Pvt Ltd purchased bonds worth Rs 4 crore in the months of July and October, 2021.

Mardi Gras Liquor Div of Mardi Gras invested Rs 2.3 crore in the months of April and October, 2023.