United Spirits to shut Hyderabad Malkajgiri unit by Aug 2026 in supply chain rejig

United Spirits will close its Malkajgiri manufacturing facility by August 31, 2026, as part of its Supply Chain Agility Programme. The unit contributed Rs 599 crore, roughly 2% of FY26 topline. The excise license will be transferred to a third party, subject to regulatory approvals.

— Source publishedThu, 4 Jun, 2026, 23:01 IST·First seen Thu, 4 Jun, 2026, 23:55 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

United Spirits will shut its Malkajgiri, Hyderabad manufacturing unit by Aug 31, 2026, under its Supply Chain Agility Programme. The facility contributed Rs 599

Key facts

  • Rs 599 crore
  • 2% of revenue
  • Aug 31 2026

Why this matters

The third-party excise license transfer opens a tactical opening to evaluate contract manufacturing partnerships or asset acquisition in the Telangana spirits corridor before the August 2026 closure.