Diageo India Launches Smirnoff Ice in Ready-to-Drink Alcohol Market
Diageo India, through its subsidiary United Spirits Ltd, has entered the ready-to-drink (RTD) alcohol market with Smirnoff Ice, offering variants with 4% and 8% alcohol by volume in flavors like Jamun, Cranberry, and Citrus. Initially launched in Goa, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, the move targets younger legal-age consumers seeking convenient and flavored options. While Bacardi currently dominates this nascent segment, Diageo anticipates growth despite challenges such as state-level taxation and distribution. The company plans further expansion ahead of the festive season.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (58–74/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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mint broke this story on 8 Oct, 03:31 pm. Other outlets followed.