United Spirits to cut ~100 jobs in Diageo-led India restructuring

Diageo-owned United Spirits is reportedly trimming around 100 roles as part of a near-term restructuring drive, signalling cost discipline at India's largest liquor maker amid premiumisation push and shifting category economics.

— Filed Fri, 26 Jun, 2026, 11:08 IST · Source ET Retail · Updated

United Spirits, the Diageo-owned Indian liquor major, is reportedly planning to cut around 100 jobs as part of a restructuring exercise.

Why this matters

Adds to a building cost-cut narrative at United Spirits: prior signals flagged ~100 India job cuts tied to Diageo's global cost drive, with another 200 under review, even as Assam's July excise overhaul pressures margins.

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