Radico Khaitan Announces COO Amar Sinha’s Exit After Strong Growth Run

Radico Khaitan has announced that its Chief Operating Officer Amar Sinha has resigned, bringing to a close a tenure of almost ten years during which the company underwent a significant strategic shift. The alco-beverage maker informed stock exchanges of the development on Friday.

Sinha said the decision to step down was his own. "My exit is purely my decision after having contributed to a spectacular growth trajectory of the organisation for about a decade," he said, noting that the company's market capitalisation rose from about ₹1,600 crore when he took charge to nearly ₹40,000 crore. He added that he is evaluating opportunities within the industry and will soon decide on his next move.

From Volume to Premium Focus

When Sinha joined Radico Khaitan, India's spirits market was largely driven by volumes and distribution strength. Over the years, the company repositioned itself towards premium and luxury offerings, investing more heavily in branding, product innovation and marketing.

The shift was visible in the portfolio strategy. Premiumisation moved to the centre of growth plans rather than remaining a niche category. Among the key launches during this period was Royal Ranthambore, positioned in the luxury segment and priced above several established Scotch labels in India. The brand has recorded strong growth in domestic and select international markets.

Financial Performance and Industry Position

Radico Khaitan has reported steady financial growth in recent quarters. As of 12 February, its market capitalisation stood at ₹37,075 crore. In its latest Q3 results, the company reported volumes of 9.75 million cases, net revenue of ₹1,547 crore and EBITDA of ₹265 crore.

Managing Director Abhishek Khaitan has previously stated that structural changes in consumer preferences and rising demand for premium products are supporting industry momentum. The company maintains that its current leadership structure is aligned with long-term expansion and disciplined execution.

Leadership Structure After the Exit

Following Sinha's resignation, the company said its core leadership under Managing Director Abhishek Khaitan includes Chief Financial Officer Dilip Banthiya and Sanjeev Banga, President - International Business.

Radico Khaitan has also elevated two long-serving executives. Sudhir Upadhyay has been appointed Chief Sales Officer, while Kunal Madan takes over as Chief Marketing Officer. Both have been with the company for over a decade. No successor to the COO role has been announced so far.

Sinha's Career Background

Before his stint at Radico Khaitan, Amar Sinha served as Executive Director at Wave Group and held senior leadership roles across several prominent consumer and alco-beverage companies. His career spans assignments at Whyte & Mackay India, Golden Tobacco, Playwin under the Zee Group, and earlier at Allied Blenders and Distillers during its previous phase as BDA. His return to ABD comes at a time when the company is sharpening its focus on scaling operations and expanding its premium portfolio.

Sinha brings more than three decades of experience across the alco-beverage and wider consumer sectors. He began his career in 1983 with Shaw Wallace Distilleries, where he rose to become Managing Director and CEO. Over the years, he has also held senior positions at Herbertsons of the UB Group and SmithKline Beecham, building a reputation for driving brand-led growth and organisational transformation.

With his departure, Radico Khaitan draws the curtain on a ten-year phase defined by premiumisation, portfolio reshaping and sustained financial expansion. The company has indicated that it will continue to prioritise premium brands, international growth and operational discipline as it enters its next stage of development.