Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 1: As part of its major operational restructuring, French spirits maker Pernod Ricard India Private Limited has reportedly slashed 200 jobs over the past two years.
Media reports have added that, “The company had asked at least 50 mid-to-senior management employees to exit between January and July 2026, while another 20-30 employees are expected to leave between December 2026 and March 2027. Besides, nearly 50 of 100 employees either left or were asked to resign last year (2025) following an internal scandal.”
Media reports further added that, “About 100 employees did not exit, but were transferred to Pernod Ricard India Private Limited’s Tilak Nagar Industries as it acquired Imperial Blue in December 2025.”
Citing data from sources, media reports have also stated that, “Pernod Ricard India Private Limited reported operating income of Rs 27,445.8 crore, up 2.5% from Rs 26,771 crore in FY24. Growth had slowed compared to FY22-FY23, when operating revenue rose 10.1% from Rs 22,741.4 crore to Rs 25,028.9 crore. Net profit, however, rose steadily by 9.4%, climbing from Rs 1,604 crore in FY24 to Rs 1,754.5 crore in FY25.”
Notably, “Originally Paris-headquartered world’s second-largest wine and spirits seller, Pernod Ricard India Private Limited (PRI) is a fully-owned subsidiary of Pernod Ricard South Asia and a fast-growing multinational alchohol-beverage company. Pernod Ricard India holds one of the most dynamic and premium portfolios in the industry, led by Seagram’s whiskies that include Longitude 77, Royal Stag Barrel Select, Xclamaton, Blenders Pride, Blenders Pride Reserve Collection, 100 Pipers and wide range of international premium brands, such as Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s, The Glenlivet, Royal Salute and Jameson Irish Whiskey. Some of the eminent brands in the white spirits category include ABSOLUT vodka, Jacob’s Creek and Campo Viejo wines, Martell cognac, Beefeater and Monkey 47 gin, Kahlúa, and Malibu liqueurs, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagne.”
