Meet Virat Kohli’s ‘owner’, whose company dominates India’s alcohol industry, she sells alcohol worth Rs…
New Delhi: Virat Kohli is a renowned Indian cricketer and one of the most celebrated batsmen in cricket history. Kohli married Anushka Sharma, a renowned Bollywood actress in a destination wedding in Italy on December 11, 2017. They became parents to their first child, daughter Vamika, on January 11, 2021. Earlier this year, in February, they welcomed their second child, son Akaay.
Speaking of his career, Virat Kohli is a key player for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Royal Challengers Bangalore, the IPL team associated with Virat Kohli, is owned by United Spirits Limited (USL), a subsidiary of Diageo, a global leader in the alcoholic beverages industry.
Meet Virat Kohli’s ‘owner’, whose company dominates India’s alcohol industry, she sells alcohol worth Rs…
Virat Kohli’s IPL team, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), is owned by United Spirits, whose Managing Director (MD) is Hina Nagarajan.
Since 2021, Hina Nagarajan has been the Managing Director and CEO of Diageo India. Earlier, she was Managing Director, Diageo-Africa Emerging Markets (AEM) since August 2018, leading business operations across Ghana, Ethiopia, Cameroon, the Indian Ocean, Angola, and other WACA countries. Her key responsibilities included P&L delivery, investment, category and whitespace entry strategies, corporate governance and compliance across all the business units in her region. Under her leadership, AEM transformed to become a significant growth driver for Africa whilst doubling operating margins.
Hina Nagarajan’s United Spirits Limited is the largest liquor, specifically whiskey, manufacturing company in the country. Talking about her educational qualifications, Hina Nagarajan has earned a Bachelor’s degree from Delhi University and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
According to the media reports, United Spirits Limited (USL) holds a 45% market share in India’s whiskey industry. Talking about the company’s net revenue, In the fiscal year 2024, the company reported a net revenue of Rs 11,027 crore. United Spirits holds a 45% market share in India’s whiskey industry, dominating the sector with popular brands like McDowell’s No. 1, Royal Challenge, and Antiquity
In the financial year 2023-24, the company reported a profit of Rs 1,312 crore. As of November 27, the company’s valuation reportedly stands at Rs 1,09,444.48 crore, reflecting its significant market position and growth potential. As of Wednesday, the company’s share price was trading at Rs 1,500 per share, reflecting its strong market presence and investor confidence.
