United Spirits Limited (Diageo India) announced its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, on May 14, 2026. The Board of Directors approved a final dividend of ₹11 per equity share of face value ₹2 each for the financial year 2025-26. The company reported a total income of ₹7,133 Crores for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Net profit for the same quarter stood at ₹571 Crores, representing a significant growth compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.

United Spirits Limited (USL) is a leading Indian alcoholic beverage company and a subsidiary of the global spirit giant Diageo. Headquartered in Bengaluru, USL is the world’s second-largest spirits company by volume, exporting to over 37 countries. The company’s extensive portfolio includes iconic brands such as Johnnie Walker, Black Dog, McDowell’s No. 1, Royal Challenge, and Signature. In 2025, the company continued its strategic focus on the “Prestige & Above” segment, which has become a key driver of its margin expansion and growth. Recent strategic updates in 2025-26 include the execution of an amended agreement for the sale of its stake in Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (owner of the RCB cricket franchise) for an aggregate consideration of ₹166.6 billion. Furthermore, the company successfully completed the acquisition of V9 Beverages Private Limited (“Sober”) in early 2026 to enhance its innovation pipeline. Prominent institutional investors include the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India, which holds a notable stake in the company, alongside significant holdings by various Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs).