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No Decision Yet On India Ipo; Pernod Ricard Explores Strategic Options

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French spirits major Pernod Ricard on Tuesday said that no decision has been made on the listing of its Indian subsidiary, although it continues to explore options to create shareholder value. The company, which owns popular brands such as Absolute, Chivas Regal, and Glenlivet, said, "At this stage, no decision has been made regarding any particular action or involving any of these options." However, it also said it regularly "assesses and evaluates" its strategic opportunities and is continuously exploring options to create value for its shareholders, including optimising its capital structure. Its local subsidiary, Pernod Ricard India (PRI), is the leading Indian alchoBev player with a revenue of Rs 27,446 crore for FY2024-25. It has grown at a high single-digit CAGR of 8 per cent over the last five years. PRI has recently divested its Imperial Blue business to home-grown Tilaknagar Industries. Now, PRI's Segram profile consists of the brands Royal Stag, Blenders Pride, 100 Piper