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Indri crowned ‘Best World Whisky’ at Las Vegas with record 99.1 score
MUMBAI: India’s homegrown single malt Indri has once again made history on the world stage. The Indri-Trini Diwali Collector’s Edition 2025: Marsala Cask Finish has been named ‘Best World Whisky’ at the Las Vegas Global Spirits Awards 2025, with an extraordinary 99.1 points out of 100, one of the highest scores ever achieved by an Indian whiskey.
This marks Indri’s second big win at the competition, after first bagging the top honour in 2023. The victory reaffirms Indri’s reputation as a global benchmark for single malts, while placing India firmly on the world whiskey map.
Crafted by Piccadily Distilleries in Indri, Haryana, the award-winning edition is made from six-row Indian barley and finished in Marsala wine casks. Bottled at cask strength (60 per cent ABV), it is celebrated for its rich profile, stewed apricots, cherries, plums, and nutty spice on the nose; red berries, chocolate, nutmeg, and walnuts on the palate; with a long, lingering fruity-oak finish.
The recognition follows Indri’s phenomenal commercial success. In 2024, the brand became the fastest-growing and largest-selling single malt, outselling global heavyweights such as Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Glenmorangie, The Singleton, and Laphroaig (IWSR data).
*“Indri has been rewriting the story of Indian single malts, breaking stereotypes and setting new standards globally,” said Piccadily Distilleries head of marketing Shalini Sharma. “This near-perfect score is not just a win for Indri, but a proud moment for India.”
The Las Vegas Global Spirits Awards, judged through blind tastings by expert distillers, buyers, bartenders, educators, and media, evaluates entries on appearance, aroma, palate, balance, and finish.
With the 2025 collector’s edition set to launch in India before Diwali, anticipation is at an all-time high. Indri’s limited-edition Diwali releases have fast become some of the most awaited whiskey launches worldwide.
For Piccadily Agro Industries Limited, Indri’s success underscores its commitment to premiumisation and innovation. The company, also known for Camikara premium rum and a wide portfolio of malt spirits, has rapidly emerged as a serious force in the global spirits industry.
Indri’s win is more than an award, it is a signal to the world that Indian single malts are not just competing, but leading, at the highest level.
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Maharashtra panel orders Lodha to refund Rs 5 crore to homebuyers
Consumer court flags unfair practices in long-running property dispute case
MUMBAI: In a sharp rebuke to one of India’s biggest real estate players, the Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Macrotech Developers to refund nearly Rs 5 crore to a senior citizen couple, Uttam and Anindita Chatterjee. The ruling, delivered on March 13, 2026, calls out the developer for “deficiency in service” and “unfair trade practices”, bringing closure to a dispute that has stretched over a decade.
The case traces back to 2015, when the couple booked a 3-BHK flat at World Towers in Lower Parel for Rs 12.22 crore, with possession promised within a year. What followed was a series of changes that complicated matters. After deciding to exit the project, they were persuaded to shift to a 4-BHK in another development priced at Rs 8 crore, with delivery scheduled for 2018. However, within months, the price was allegedly increased to Rs 10 crore. After demonetisation reshaped the market, similar flats were reportedly being offered at lower prices, but the couple were not given the benefit.
Despite paying over Rs 2.83 crore, the couple neither received possession nor clarity. Instead, in 2018, the developer unilaterally cancelled the booking, retained part of the amount as earnest money, and argued that the buyers were investors rather than consumers. The commission rejected this claim, observing that casual references to “investment” do not take away consumer rights when the purchase intent is residential.
The bench also held that the developer could not penalise buyers for payment delays while failing to meet its own delivery commitments. It noted the lack of formal documentation for revised terms and termed the prolonged retention of funds without delivering a home as exploitative.
As part of its order, the commission directed the developer to refund Rs 2.83 crore paid by the couple, along with interest at 10 per cent per annum, amounting to around Rs 2.12 crore. In addition, Rs 1 lakh has been awarded for mental agony and Rs 50,000 towards litigation costs, taking the total payout to over Rs 5 crore. The developer has been asked to comply within two months.
For now, the ruling serves as a reminder that in real estate, shifting terms and delayed promises can carry a significant cost.
