United Spirits Q3 FY26 Net Profit Rises 24.8% Amid Mixed Segment Performance

United Spirits Ltd, a Diageo subsidiary, reported a 24.8% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 418 crore for Q3 FY26, with revenue increasing 2.7% to Rs 7,942 crore. Growth was driven by an 8.2% rise in the premium Prestige Above segment, offset by declines in the Popular segment due to policy impacts in Maharashtra. Despite volume pressures, the company saw improved margins and announced a Rs 6 per share interim dividend. Shares fell over 3% following the results.