Pernod Ricard India appoints four banks for potential $1bn-plus IPO

Pernod Ricard has reportedly appointed Kotak Mahindra Capital, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and BofA Securities to explore a listing of its India unit, potentially in 2027. The offering could raise more than $1 billion, underscoring the strategic weight of its second-largest market by sales.

— Source publishedMon, 7 Sept, 2026, 15:11 IST·First seen Mon, 7 Sept, 2026, 15:24 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Pernod Ricard India · Pernod Ricard has appointed Kotak Mahindra Capital, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and BofA Securities to advise on an exploratory IPO of its

Key facts

  • More than $1 billion proposed IPO raise
  • 2027 potential IPO timing
  • 4 investment banks appointed as advisors
  • India is Pernod Ricard's second-largest market by sales
  • Carlsberg IPO reportedly targets around $700 million at up to $4 billion valuation

Why this matters

Separating the India unit for public markets could expand Pernod Ricard’s strategic flexibility for local partnerships, acquisitions and targeted capital allocation.