Indian single malt sales rise 22% to 5 lakh cases as local brands take 92% share
Made-in-India single malt whisky volumes reached nearly 5 lakh nine-litre cases in 2025, up from 4 lakh in 2024. Domestic producers accounted for an estimated 92% of sales, while the Indian Malt Whisky Association introduced hologram certification for compliant makers.
Indian-made single malt whisky sales rose 22% to nearly 5 lakh cases in 2025, with domestic producers controlling 92% of the segment. Premiumisation is driving demand, while the Indian Malt Whisky Association has introduced a hologram certification for compliant producers.
Why this matters
The 2025 volume estimate follows signals that Indian single malt demand is outstripping supply and sales have risen sixfold since 2020, while domestic makers now account for 92% of sales.
retail-brand is accelerating, up +355900% QoQ.