United Spirits Limited, the USD 2 billion spirits company is the undisputed leader in the Indian spirits market and among world’s second largest spirits company.

The history of United Spirits Limited began in 1826 with the establishment of McDowell & Company Ltd, a company incorporated with a mission of importing fine wines and spirits from across the world for the Indian public. A lot of time has elapsed; the company has evolved. It has been a metamorphosis of sorts to create what is today India's largest spirits company and the second largest spirits co. in the world. The same fundamental mission of providing the Indian consumer and now the global consumer, with the best products to suit every pocket, every taste, every need remains at the forefront of our continuing mission.

We have come a long way in rewarding our share holders and our current market capitalization of close to USD 5 billion is only a start of a huge amount of value that is going to be created as we go forward. As far as our employees are concerned we have instituted a clear reward for performance where innovative thinking and performance will be amply rewarded.

We will continue to build our phenomenal brand equity. We will refresh our brands constantly and launch new brands to cater to changing needs such as in wine. We are currently building India's largest winery in Baramati which will be operational in 2008. We will launch other products in categories such as vodka, rum and whisky in addition to our existing range.

We will continuously provide our employees with a workplace full of fun, excitement, professionalism and transparency with a clear focus on reward for performance. In all, United Spirits has a great future as a global Indian company.