Som Distilleries & Breweries Ltd. (SDBL) is one of the leading alcoholic beverages manufacturers in India, engaged in the manufacturing and sale of Beer and Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL). Incorporated in 1993, the company serves as the flagship entity of the Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh-based Som Group, which operates in the distillery business, real estate, and infrastructure. Som Group of Companies is an integrated AlcoBev player based out of Central India, involved in the production of Beer, Whisky, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Ready-to-drink beverages, and Country Liquor.
The company has established itself as a prominent player in India's alcoholic beverages sector through consistent growth and strategic expansion. The group operates a brewery, a distillery, support industries, and a distribution network across the country, making it a well-integrated alcoholic beverages manufacturer with comprehensive capabilities.
The company's market capitalization stands at ₹2,911 crore as per recent data. The company reported revenue of ₹338.97 crore and a net profit of ₹23.73 crore for Q4 FY2024-25 (March 2025). Sales rose 12.67% to ₹1,442.90 crore in the year ended March 2025, as against ₹1,280.67 crore during the previous year ended March 2024.
The company's financial performance has shown consistent growth across key metrics, positioning it as a significant player in the sector.
• Q4 FY2024-25 Performance: Revenue of ₹338.97 crore, Net Profit of ₹23.73 crore
• FY2024-25 Annual Sales: ₹1,442.90 crore (up 12.67% Y-o-Y)
• FY2024-25 Annual Net Profit: ₹95.95 crore (up 12.46% Y-o-Y)
• Revenue Growth (9M FY2024-25): 24.5%
• EBITDA Margin (FY2024-25): 12.49% (up from 12.07% in previous year)
• Market Capitalization: ₹2,911 crore (as of 2025)
• Promoter Holding: Increased by 2.43% over last quarter
SOM Distilleries Breweries & Wineries Ltd is engaged in the brewing, fermentation, bottling, canning, and blending of beer and Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL). The company has a total capacity of 23.2 million cases per annum of beer and 3.9 million cases per annum of IMFL. The Company and its subsidiary operate two manufacturing plants in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, and Hassan, Karnataka.
The company has demonstrated remarkable capacity expansion over the years, tripling its capacities in the past five years to an installed capacity of 23 million cases through itself and its two subsidiaries. This expansion reflects the company's commitment to meeting growing market demand and establishing a stronger presence across India.
The company's product portfolio consists of various options across beer, rum, brandy, vodka, and whisky categories. Flagship brands include Hunter, Black Fort, Power Cool, and Woodpecker in the Beer segment, and Pentagon, Milestone 100 whisky, and White Fox vodka in the IMFL segment. The company boasts three millionaire strong beer brands in its portfolio, indicating significant market penetration and consumer acceptance.
Specifically, the company offers:
* Beer: Hunter, Woodpecker, Black Fort, Legend, and Power Cool (including Hunter Strong Premium Beer, Woodpecker Wheat Beer, Black Fort Super Strong Beer, and Black Fort Premium Lager Beer). Hunter and Woodpecker are also supplied as draught beer.
* Whisky: Pentagon Gold, Milestone Blue, and Legend Premium.
* Rum: Pentagon and Black Fort.
* Vodka: White Fox.
* Brandy: Legend Rare and Milestone VSOP.
* Ready-to-drink products: Under the White Fox brand name.
The company has a strong sales and distribution network across India, covering states such as Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Karnataka, Kerala, and West Bengal. Its distribution network is also robust in Union Territories such as Chandigarh, Delhi, and Puducherry.
SDBL has been strategically expanding its geographic reach, notably starting dispatch of beer from its Karnataka Plant to Tamil Nadu, a significant entry into one of the largest alcohol consumption states. Globally, the company exports its products to Panama, Haiti, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Angola, Congo, Zambia, Mozambique, Kenya, Sudan, Seychelles, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Finland, demonstrating a growing international presence.
Som Distilleries & Breweries marked a major milestone with the Bhoomi Pujan for its upcoming ₹600 crore greenfield project in Khimsepur, Farrukhabad District, Uttar Pradesh. This state-of-the-art facility will house a brewery, distillery, and advanced manufacturing units under the company's subsidiary, Woodpecker Greenagri Nutrients. The 40-acre land parcel for the project has been allotted by Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA), strategically positioning the company in one of the largest consumption markets in the country.
Recent performance indicates strong brand traction, with IMFL volumes growing nearly 70% in April-May 2025. Additionally, the company allotted 20 lakh equity shares of face value of ₹2 each at an issue price of ₹112 per equity share to Som Distilleries (Promoter) on a preferential basis on April 25, 2025, reinforcing promoter commitment.
The company is led by Chairperson Jagdish Kumar Arora, who has been instrumental in guiding the company's strategic direction. The company is promoted by Som Distilleries, J K Arora, and A K Arora, ensuring strong promoter commitment to the business. The promoter holding has increased by 2.43% over the last quarter, reflecting the management's confidence in the company's growth prospects and dedication to the business.
Som Distilleries & Breweries Ltd represents a compelling investment opportunity in India's growing alcoholic beverages market, with its diversified product portfolio, expanding manufacturing capabilities, strong distribution network, and consistent financial performance positioning it well for sustained growth in the coming years.
