Allied Blenders Approves Rs 125 Crore Malt Distillery in Aurangabad
Allied Blenders and Distillers (NSE: ABDL) has approved a Rs 125 crore investment to develop a malt distillery in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The project carries a capacity of 3 million bulk litres (BL), reported by two outlets between 15 and 17 September 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Malt Distillery Unit |
| Promoter | Allied Blenders and Distillers (NSE: ABDL) |
| Location | Aurangabad, Maharashtra |
| Approved Investment | Rs 125 crore |
| Capacity | 3 million bulk litres (BL) |
| Stage | Board Approval (as reported) |
Project Details and Corroboration
Both outlets that covered this story — Kalkine India on 17 September 2026 and Sahi on 15 September 2026 — agree on the investment figure of Rs 125 crore and the stated capacity of 3 million BL at Aurangabad. No further breakdown of scope, timeline or sub-contractors has been made available in the published reports.
Projects India already tracks one other Allied Blenders project: a grain-based distillery expansion at Rangapur, Mahaboob Nagar, Telangana, valued at Rs 73 crore. The Aurangabad malt distillery represents a distinct greenfield commitment by the company, focused on malt rather than grain-based production.
Maharashtra's Position in India's Distillery Pipeline
Maharashtra is the single largest state in Projects India's distillery and brewery project tracking, with 497 projects on record — more than double the count of the second-ranked state, Karnataka, at 238. Uttar Pradesh follows with 215 tracked projects, ahead of Madhya Pradesh (93), Andhra Pradesh (64) and Bihar (64).
Aurangabad sits within this already active Maharashtra corridor, where demand for distillery-related civil works, plant and machinery, and utilities supply has remained consistent across multiple project stages.
Stage Breakdown: Where the Pipeline Stands
Across the 1,661 distillery and brewery projects that Projects India currently tracks nationally, the largest share — 605 projects — are at the Under Approvals stage, representing the earliest point at which suppliers and contractors can begin positioning. A further 256 projects are at Construction Started, indicating active on-site demand. The full breakdown is as follows:
- Under Approvals: 605 projects
- Completed: 359 projects
- Construction Started: 256 projects
- Hold: 141 projects
- Approvals Received: 138 projects
- Planning: 59 projects
Twenty-eight new distillery and brewery projects have been added to the tracked pipeline in the last 90 days alone, reflecting continued investor appetite in the sub-sector. Recent additions tracked by Projects India include a Rs 150 crore 2G ethanol biorefinery at Dhanaura, Uttar Pradesh (Construction Started), a Rs 672 crore distillery unit at Parasgad, Belgaum, Karnataka (Under Approvals), and a Rs 360 crore grain-based ethanol distillery at Goriya, Jhajjar, Haryana (Construction Started).
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The Allied Blenders Aurangabad approval adds a Rs 125 crore malt distillery project to one of India's most active state-level distillery pipelines. For equipment suppliers — particularly those offering malt processing machinery, fermentation vessels, copper pot stills, and related utilities — the board-approved status signals that procurement planning is likely to follow. Civil contractors and engineering firms operating in the Aurangabad region should monitor this project for early tendering activity.
More broadly, the stage data across the 1,661 tracked projects underlines where near-term opportunity is concentrated: the 256 projects at Construction Started represent confirmed on-site demand, while the 605 projects at Under Approvals represent the forward pipeline where early engagement with promoters can influence vendor shortlisting. Maharashtra's 497-project count means the state warrants dedicated coverage for any supplier active in this sub-sector.
Suppliers and contractors can review the full national distillery and brewery pipeline via Projects India's distillery and brewery project listings, and the broader Industrial Projects sector overview for context across related sub-sectors. All tracked projects, including newly added ones, are accessible through the full project database.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Allied Blenders investing in its Aurangabad malt distillery?
Allied Blenders and Distillers has approved an investment of Rs 125 crore for a malt distillery in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The project has a stated capacity of 3 million bulk litres, as reported by two outlets in September 2026.
Where is Allied Blenders building its new malt distillery?
The new malt distillery is planned for Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Maharashtra is the state with the highest number of distillery and brewery projects tracked nationally, with 497 projects on record.
How many distillery projects are currently active in India?
Projects India tracks 1,661 distillery and brewery projects nationally. Of these, 256 are at Construction Started stage and 605 are Under Approvals, with 28 new projects added to the pipeline in the last 90 days.
What other projects does Allied Blenders have in India?
Projects India tracks one other Allied Blenders project: a grain-based distillery expansion at Rangapur, Mahaboob Nagar, Telangana, valued at Rs 73 crore. The Aurangabad malt distillery is a separate, newly approved commitment.
