United Spirits Limited (Diageo India)

United Spirits Limited (USL), operating as Diageo India, is a leading beverage alcohol company in India, engaged in the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of spirits. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, its mission is to be the best performing, most trusted, and respected consumer products company in the country, committed to responsible business practices and consumption.

Diageo India boasts a diverse portfolio of premium brands across various categories, including whisky, rum, brandy, vodka, and gin. Key brands include Johnnie Walker, Black Dog, Black & White, Vat 69, Antiquity, Signature, Singleton, Royal Challenge, McDowell's No. 1, Smirnoff, Ketel One, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, and Godawan. The company primarily focuses on the "Prestige & Above" segment, which constitutes over 85% of its total branded spirits sales value, while also catering to the mass-consumption Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) market.

As a subsidiary of global leader Diageo Plc, Diageo India maintains a strong market position with a vast distribution network and 35-37 manufacturing facilities across India. Praveen Someshwar is set to take over as CEO-designate in April 2025, succeeding Hina Nagarajan. Recent strategic activities include the acquisition of Nao Spirits and an investment in V9 Beverages, alongside the sale of its stake in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket franchise.