Tilaknagar Industries names Nishant Jain as President – Sales, expands whisky business

Noor Mohmmed

06/Oct/2025

Tilaknagar Industries appoints Nishant Jain as President – Sales, creating an independent sales vertical to lead national market expansion.
Nishant Jain brings over 26 years of experience in sales, trade marketing, and key accounts across India’s alcoholic beverage sector.
The appointment supports Tilaknagar’s growth strategy, including expansion in whisky following the Imperial Blue acquisition and strengthening leadership in IMFL markets.

Tilaknagar Industries Limited (TI), a leading Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) manufacturer, announced the appointment of Mr. Nishant Jain as President – Sales on October 6, 2025. This strategic move is aimed at creating an independent sales vertical to spearhead countrywide expansion, particularly in the whisky segment.

Strategic Expansion and Sales Leadership

The company has established an independent sales division under Mr. Jain’s leadership to strengthen Tilaknagar’s position in the whisky market, which constitutes nearly 65% of the IMFL market in India. The initiative aligns with the company’s plans following its acquisition of Imperial Blue Whisky from Pernod Ricard India. Traditionally, Tilaknagar has been a leading brandy manufacturer, dominating prominent IMFL markets in South India, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Puducherry, and Kerala.

About Nishant Jain

Mr. Nishant Jain brings over 26 years of experience in sales, trade marketing, and key accounts within India’s alco-beverage sector. He has previously held positions as Chief Operating Officer – Spirits Business at Inbrew Beverages, and has worked with Allied Blenders & Distillers and Pernod Ricard India, leading national sales and marketing initiatives.

An alumnus of IIT Roorkee and IIM Lucknow, Mr. Jain is recognized for his expertise in scaling businesses, building high-performing teams, and driving market leadership. Upon assuming the role, he expressed enthusiasm about joining TI and contributing to the company’s next growth phase.

Chairman & Managing Director Statement

Mr. Amit Dahanukar, Chairman & Managing Director of Tilaknagar Industries, stated, “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.”

Company Overview

Founded in 1933 by Shri Mahadev L. Dahanukar as Maharashtra Sugar Mills, Tilaknagar Industries has evolved into a major player in India’s IMFL industry, with a manufacturing footprint of 21 units across 12 states.

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