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French drinks maker Pernod Ricard considers listing India business, Bloomberg News reports

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Posted on February 18, 2026

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Feb 18 (Reuters) - French drinks maker Pernod Ricard is considering a listing of its Indian business, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar. Reuters could not immediately verify

Pernod Ricard Weighs Public Listing for Its India Unit in Market Move

What the Report Says

Pernod Ricard’s India Listing Consideration

Feb 18 (Reuters) - French drinks maker Pernod Ricard is considering a listing of its Indian business, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar.

Verification Status

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

Byline and Editing Notes

(Reporting by Chandni Shah in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)

Key Takeaways

  • Bloomberg reports Pernod Ricard is considering listing its India unit.
  • Reuters could not immediately verify the report as of Feb 18, 2026.
  • No timeline, listing venue, or advisors were disclosed.
  • India is a key growth market for Pernod Ricard, making an IPO significant.
  • A potential listing could unlock value and broaden the local investor base.

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