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Tilaknagar Industries Appoints Nishant Jain as President – Sales

2025-10-08

Tilaknagar Industries (TI), a leading Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Nishant Jain as its President – Sales.

Jain brings over 26 years of experience in sales, trade marketing, and key accounts within the alco-beverage sector — one of the largest whisky markets globally. His appointment comes as TI prepares to strengthen its presence in the whisky segment across India, following the impending acquisition of Imperial Blue Whisky from Pernod Ricard India.

To drive this growth, TI has created an independent sales vertical focused on establishing leadership in the whisky category, which accounts for nearly 65 per cent of the IMFL market in India. Traditionally, TI has been a dominant brandy maker with a strong presence in key South Indian markets such as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Puducherry, and Kerala.

Commenting on the appointment, Amit Dahanukar, Chairman & Managing Director, Tilaknagar Industries, said, “Nishant’s extensive experience and proven leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our growth journey, as we expand our regional and portfolio presence, following the Imperial Blue acquisition.”

Before joining TI, Mr Jain served as Chief Operating Officer – Spirits Business at Inbrew Beverages. He has also held leadership positions at Allied Blenders & Distillers and Pernod Ricard India, driving sales and trade marketing initiatives nationwide.

An alumnus of IIT Roorkee and IIM Lucknow, Jain is known for his expertise in scaling businesses and building high-performing teams.

Expressing his enthusiasm about the new role, Nishant Jain said, “I am excited to join Tilaknagar Industries at this transformative stage in its journey. With a vast portfolio of brands and a talented team, TI is well positioned for growth and I am eager to contribute to its next phase of expansion.”

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