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John Distilleries crosses Rs 10,000 crore in FY26 revenue as Sazerac holds 66% majority stake
John Distilleries reported Rs 10,820.10 crore revenue from operations in FY26, up 15 per cent, with net profit of Rs 11.6 crore. Sazerac now holds a 66 per cent majority stake, reversing the earlier split with founder entity Paul John Fund LLC, which holds 34 per cent.
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The numbers
Figures from ET Small Business,
| FY26 total income: | Rs 10,845.20 crore |
|---|---|
| FY25 revenue from operations: | Rs 9,401 crore |
| FY25 net profit: | Rs 1.6 crore |
Why it matters to operators and investors
With Sazerac holding 66% and Paul John Fund LLC holding 34%, any partnership, distribution deal or stake discussion at this Rs 10,000 crore-plus spirits business would likely have to go through those two holders.
What to watch next
- Next quarterly results showing whether revenue growth holds near 15%
- Net profit moving meaningfully above the Rs 11.6 crore FY26 level
- Shareholding filings at the next quarter-end showing any change from Sazerac's 66% or Paul John Fund LLC's 34%
- Management commentary on cost pressure, product mix or pricing
- Credit rating actions or new borrowing disclosures from lenders
Likely next moves
Our read of what comes next — analysis, not reported by the source.
- John Distilleries is likely to present the Rs 10,000 crore milestone as proof of scale and keep pushing for growth in the next quarters before it prioritises margin repair.
- Sazerac, as the 66% holder, is likely to keep control and shape strategy, and would probably want the thin profit base to improve before any change to its stake.
- Paul John Fund LLC, with 34%, may press for better profit conversion, since revenue grew 15% while net profit was only Rs 11.6 crore.
- Lenders are likely to read the filing as a large revenue base with little profit cushion, so expect them to focus on cash flow and debt servicing capacity in any credit review.
- Rival spirits makers may respond to John Distilleries' growth by defending shelf space and pricing in the segments where it is gaining.
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