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IndoBevs today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abrau-Durso, Russia’s leading alcoholic beverage producer, at the India–Russia Business Forum held on the sidelines of the 23rd Annual India–Russia Summit. With this development, IndoBevs becomes the only alcoholic beverage company to have formalised a partnership as part of the Summit engagements. 

The MoU establishes a framework for long-term cooperation in the field of alcoholic beverage production in India. Under the agreement, IndoBevs will manufacture, distribute and promote Abrau-Durso’s products in the Indian market, while also jointly exploring opportunities for exports to neighbouring countries. 

The agreement was signed by Mr. Vikas Kumar, Co-founder, IndoBevs, and Ms. Anastasia Polyanskaya on behalf of PJSC Abrau-Durso, in the presence of senior industry and government stakeholders from both countries. 

Speaking on the occasion, Vikas Kumar, Co-Founder, IndoBevs, said, “This MoU represents an important step in IndoBevs’ international expansion and reflects the growing trust and cooperation between Indian and Russian businesses. By combining Abrau-Durso’s global expertise in premium wine production with our manufacturing and distribution strengths in India, we aim to introduce high-quality products tailored for Indian consumers while also building an export-led growth roadmap.” 

Ms. Anastasia Polyanskaya said "India is a historical and strategic ally for Russia. And for Abrau Durso, it is a market of great trust and opportunities. The memorandum signed today is our conscious and confident step. A step towards expanding our presence and reaching a fundamentally new level. We appreciate this partnership and see tremendous potential for growth. This document is just the beginning of a great collaboration"

The partnership will cover multiple areas of cooperation, including joint beverage production, recipe development, packaging and labelling, exchange of scientific and technical expertise, and professional training and skill development. Both companies will also enable the exchange of experts and operating teams to support knowledge transfer and production excellence. 

A Joint Working Group will be constituted to identify specific projects, oversee implementation and review progress on an ongoing basis. Commercial production and product launches will be taken forward in phases, following necessary technical and regulatory approvals. 

The IndoBevs–Abrau-Durso partnership forms part of the wider set of strategic collaborations announced at the 23rd India–Russia Summit, which focused on strengthening bilateral ties across trade, manufacturing, technology and industry cooperation. The entry of the beverage manufacturing sector into this framework marks a significant expansion of India–Russia commercial engagement into consumption-driven industries. 

With India emerging as one of the fastest-growing alcobev markets globally, this collaboration is expected to contribute to product innovation, premiumisation and manufacturing-led growth, while also supporting employment and skill development within the Indian beverage sector. 

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