Whistleblower flags Chivas perfume's Diljit tour tie-up as possible surrogate alcohol advertising

A whistleblower complaint questions whether Pernod Ricard India's Chivas Luxe Collective perfume sponsorship of Diljit Dosanjh's seven-city tour, starting 30 October, amounts to surrogate alcohol advertising. The company says the brand extension is legitimate and compliant. It is also preparing for a potential IPO.

The court ruling, the excise circular and the tour start, in date order
  1. 29 MayDelhi High Court L-1 challenge dismissed
  2. 8 OctoberDelhi excise circular issued
  3. 30 OctoberDiljit Dosanjh seven-city tour starts
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Cities covered by the tour: seven
Chivas Luxe Collective sales from gifting: around 80%
Maximum fine under Delhi Excise Act Section 41: ₹10 lakh
Maximum imprisonment under Section 41: six months
Delhi excise circular date: 8 October
Delhi High Court L-1 challenge dismissed: 29 May

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