Pernod Ricard India appoints four banks to explore potential 2027 IPO

Pernod Ricard India has appointed Kotak Mahindra Capital, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and BofA Securities as advisers for a potential IPO. Mint reported the issue could exceed ₹9,450 crore ($1 billion), though the company says its board is still assessing the strategic rationale and no decision has been finalised.

— Source publishedMon, 7 Sept, 2026, 23:39 IST·First seen Mon, 7 Sept, 2026, 23:47 IST·Source Mint · Markets

What happened

Pernod Ricard India has appointed four banks to advise on an exploratory IPO that could raise over ₹9,450 crore in 2027. The French spirits maker says its board

Key facts

  • Proposed fundraising could exceed ₹9,450 crore ($1 billion)
  • Potential IPO timing: 2027
  • Four banks appointed: Kotak Mahindra Capital, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and BofA Securities
  • Royal Stag sold 32.6 million cases in calendar year 2025

Why this matters

The appointment of four global and domestic banks signals Pernod Ricard is evaluating a meaningful India separation or capital-raising pathway, making the market’s premium alcohol assets more strategically visible.