SOM Distilleries & Breweries Sees Strong Volume Growth In IMFL And Prepares For Major Capex Lift

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SOM Distilleries & Breweries Ltd reported notable volume growth in its Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) portfolio during April–May 2025, with dispatches surging alongside strategic capacity expansion efforts and robust premiumisation trends.

Key Highlights

* IMFL volumes grew roughly 14–22 percent year‑on‑year in Q4 FY25 and maintained upward momentum into April and May 2025

* Beer volumes in Q4 were down about 10 percent due to state-specific regulatory headwinds but recovered afterward through capacity deployment

* April dispatches from the Bhopal plant jumped over 32 percent compared to last year, reflecting rising demand and operational efficiency

Financial Performance And Margins

* Q4 net profit rose approximately 19 percent to ₹237 crore while revenue declined about 12 percent year‑on‑year due to lower beer volumes

* IMFL realisation improved significantly to around ₹991 per case, boosting overall margin profiles

* Full‑year FY25 net profit grew about 21 percent to ₹1,045 crore on revenue growth of around 12–14 percent

Capacity Expansion And Capex Strategy

* The company has earmarked a ₹600‑crore capex for FY26 to ramp up capacity, especially for premium beer brands in tier‑II markets

* Ongoing construction of a greenfield brewery and distillery in Uttar Pradesh under Woodpecker Greenagri Nutrients will enhance production footprint

* Bhopal dispatch growth and new plant rollouts in Karnataka‑Tamil Nadu corridor support the premiumisation shift

Market Strategy And Brand Strength

* Premium beer consumption is rising sharply in tier‑II and non‑metro cities, aligning with SOM’s brand strategy

* Newer labels like Legend and Woodpecker are gaining traction, alongside Power Cool and Hunter brands

* Expansion into Tamil Nadu and strong market share gains in Jharkhand reinforce geographic growth strategy

Operational And Financial Health

* Net debt reduced to ₹151 crore, improving ratios to around 0.63x net debt/EBITDA, while gross debt stands at ₹171 crore

* Capacity utilisation remains near 70 percent; dispatch efficiency improved across plants

* Stable cost controls and lower input prices supported margin resilience

About SOM Distilleries & Breweries Ltd

SOM Distilleries & Breweries Ltd is an Indian alcoholic beverages company producing beer and IMFL. The firm focuses on balanced growth through premium brand development, geographic diversification, and capacity expansion supported by efficiency-led financial management.

Sources: HDFC Sky, Outlook Business, Money Muscle, Economic Times