Indian spirits company ABD Maestro, co-founded by actor Ranveer Singh, has signed an exclusive deal with travel-retail operator Ospree to stock its premium portfolio at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai. The tie-up, announced on 28 November, will soon extend to other Ospree duty-free outlets nationwide.
For global mobility and relocation programmes, duty-free selections may seem peripheral, but airport retail trends influence passenger spend and overall hub attractiveness. Mumbai handles 18 million international passengers annually; giving them access to Indian craft whiskies and gins supports the government’s ‘Make in India’ export branding.
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ABD Maestro’s range—including Arthaus Blended Malt Scotch, Zoya Special Batch Gin and Woodburns Contemporary Indian Malt—competes with Diageo and Pernod Ricard offerings in the lucrative gifting segment. Travel-retail analysts project India’s duty-free market will grow at a 12 % CAGR to reach US$3 billion by 2030, driven by rising outbound middle-class travellers.
The collaboration also signals airports’ shift toward experience-led concessions. Ospree plans tasting kiosks and digital engagement zones to lift basket sizes. Employers running group moves through Mumbai can expect busier arrivals halls during peak sale periods and may advise assignees on customs allowances (2 litres of alcohol, duty-free) to avoid penalties.
For global mobility and relocation programmes, duty-free selections may seem peripheral, but airport retail trends influence passenger spend and overall hub attractiveness. Mumbai handles 18 million international passengers annually; giving them access to Indian craft whiskies and gins supports the government’s ‘Make in India’ export branding.
ABD Maestro’s range—including Arthaus Blended Malt Scotch, Zoya Special Batch Gin and Woodburns Contemporary Indian Malt—competes with Diageo and Pernod Ricard offerings in the lucrative gifting segment. Travel-retail analysts project India’s duty-free market will grow at a 12 % CAGR to reach US$3 billion by 2030, driven by rising outbound middle-class travellers.
The collaboration also signals airports’ shift toward experience-led concessions. Ospree plans tasting kiosks and digital engagement zones to lift basket sizes. Employers running group moves through Mumbai can expect busier arrivals halls during peak sale periods and may advise assignees on customs allowances (2 litres of alcohol, duty-free) to avoid penalties.
