India's agave spirits go from fence weed to premium pour, category growing 31% annually

Homegrown brands Maya Pistola Agavepura, Agave India and Loca Loka are turning Deccan Plateau wild agave into tequila-style spirits, tapping a $15B global market. Sourced from farmers across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, the category is carving premium shelf space as urban Indian drinkers trade up.

— Filed Thu, 18 Jun, 2026, 23:16 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

India's agave spirits category is emerging as a premium alcohol segment growing 31% annually, with players like Maya Pistola, Agave India and Loca Loka sourcing wild agave from Deccan Plateau farmers as urban consumers embrace tequila-style drinks.