LEADERSHIP
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The Legacy of Amrut Distilleries
Shri J.N. Radhakrishna Affectionately known as “J.N.R,” Amrut Distilleries flourished under his astute leadership, swiftly becoming a major supplier of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL). J.N.R’s strategic guidance propelled the company to establish a strong presence as one of the foremost suppliers in the state of Karnataka, particularly gaining prominence in the old Mysore area.
This early success laid the foundation for Amrut Distilleries’ future growth and positioned it as a key player not only in the defense sector but also as a leading contributor to the local liquor industry. J.N.R’s leadership played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s trajectory and fostering its reputation for excellence in the production and supply of spirits.
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Shri Neelakanta Rao Jagdale After the untimely demise of J.N.R in 1976, the mantle devolved to his son, Shri Neelakanta Rao Jagdale, the Chairman and Managing Director. Building on the solid foundations laid by his late father, his stewardship has seen Amrut Distilleries blossom into a multi-national brand respected as much for the superlative quality of its products as for his campaign for transparent practices by the IMFL industry.
The Chairman’s penchant for innovation and technology has been the ideal foil for the time-tested traditions enshrined in the company by the founder. From its beginning as a single bottling unit catering primarily to the Canteen Stores of the Ministry of Defence and to customers in and around Bangalore, Amrut Distilleries has now grown into a global conglomerate.
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Rakshit N Jagdale Amrut is now headed by Rakshit N Jagdale, the third generation of the entrepreneurial N. R. Jagdale family. He holds an MBA degree from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne and is the grandson of Shri. Radhakrishna N Jagdale and son of Mr. Neelakanta Rao R Jagdale. After his graduation, Rakshit joined the family company as an “apprentice”. For two years he gained practical work exposure in different areas of the business and just like his father, echoed the question – “How do we upgrade what my fellow Indians are consuming?”
In his pursuit to learn better, under the guidance of his father, he then took up an MBA at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, in England. It was there that he was able to relate his practical experience in the industry to his studies. Rakshit wrote his MBA thesis on a strategic business plan for “Marketing Amrut Single Malt Whisky in the home of whiskies – Scotland, UK”. As part of an exhaustive market research study, Rakshit imported duty-paid miniature samples of Amrut Single Malt Whisky and test-marketed the product in 85 Indian restaurants across the UK.
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Rakshit N Jagdale The third-generation leader of Amrut Distilleries Private Limited, has revolutionized the global perception of Indian spirits. Armed with an MBA from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, Rakshit’s strategic brilliance and dedication propelled Amrut onto the international stage. His pioneering efforts, highlighted by the success of Amrut Fusion as the 3rd best whisky globally in 2009, established the Indian Single Malt category.
Beyond distilling, Rakshit is a distinguished international swimmer and a committed philanthropist, actively contributing to the development of swimmers and communities. His leadership from transforming the spirits industry to community engagement reflects an unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation.
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