⇒ ABD’s Rangapur facility earns top honours, reinforcing its manufacturing edge
⇒ State government honors ABD on International Labour Day 2026 for manufacturing and management excellence
MUMBAI | 05th MAY 2026 | Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), the largest domestic spirits company by volume in India, has been awarded the Best Factory/Management Award for its integrated manufacturing facility at Rangapur, Wanaparthy district, Telangana. The recognition was conferred by the Labour, Employment, Training & Factories Department (LET&F), Government of Telangana, during the Labour Day celebrations held on 1st May 2026.
ABD’s Integrated Manufacturing Facility at Rangapur is one of the company’s key production hubs, comprising an ENA distillery, an IMFL bottling unit, and a PET bottle manufacturing plant which was recently commissioned in September 2025. This integrated infrastructure grants the organization enhanced oversight of production cycles, cost structures, and supply chain logistics. The facility’s capabilities are set to expand with an upcoming malt distillery, a strategic addition designed to bolster ABD’s premium portfolio and establish robust single malt production capabilities.
The facility has a total workforce of approximately 1,500 and stands out for its strong gender diversity, with women constituting around 50% of the workforce. Industrializing a large-scale, formal industrial presence here, ABD has opened new pathways to skilled and semi-skilled employment for local communities, providing stable livelihoods and expanding economic opportunities in the region.
Instituted as part of the district-level May Day awards and anchored in the Government of India’s Skill India mission to build a workforce-ready, compliance-driven manufacturing ecosystem, the recognition follows a rigorous evaluation across safety standards, statutory compliance, employee welfare, and CSR contributions.
