Private equity giant Blackstone is also planning to submit a potential non-binding bid, but no final decision has been taken, sources said
Earlier in the day, a Bloomberg report had said that Diageo is looking for potential suitors for its IPL franchise with a valuation of around Rs 17,000 crore.
Bloomberg reported, citing sources, that Diageo has been holding discussions with potential advisers as it weighs possibilities, and may seek a valuation of as much as Rs 17,000 crore
The British distiller has been holding discussions with potential advisers as it weighs possibilities including a sale of part or all of the club
In a report on Delhi Liquor policy, CAG has pointed out that Delhi's excise department issued licenses to wholesalers despite compliance lapses.
The CBI said Diageo suffered a huge loss from the 2005 embargo on its products by the India Tourism Development Corp, a firm majority-owned by the government that had a monopoly on sales of imported duty-free liquor.
Diageo is studying a sale of Cîroc following the settlement in January of a lawsuit with Combs where he accused the spirits company of racism in its alleged neglect of Cîroc Vodka and another liquor brand called DeLeón Tequila
Hina Nagarajan, the CEO of Diageo's Indian unit, United Spirits, was summoned to appear before New Delhi police on July 26 in the case that relates to company's supply of liquor to government agencies running alcohol shops and payments received from the city between 2017 and 2020.
The company said the Delhi Police has sought information about operations from a company representative and not CEO Hina Nagarajan specifically
Nik Jhangiani will be taking up the position and joining Diageo’s Board and Executive Committee in Autumn 2024.
Speaking about what could help the industry progress Nagarajan mentioned that pricing unlock, and tax harmonization can help the business.
Diageo said profit after tax rose to £3.73 billion ($4.76 billion) in its financial year to the end of June from £3.25 billion in 2021/22.