In a continuous endeavor to get deeper insights into the industry from key players, including manufacturers, vendors and distributors, we recently interacted with Mr. Tushar Bhandari, Wholetime Director of Associated Alcohols & Breweries Ltd (AABL). The company is present across the value chain of the alcohol industry wherein operations are divided into key business verticals of sale of Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA), Indian Made Indian Liquor (IMIL) business, Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) business (proprietary brands), Franchisee business [with Diageo/United Spirits Ltd. (USL)] and Job-work/contract...