Sagar Distillery Limited ( SAGAR )

Sagar Distillery Limited is a public limited company listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) under the manufacturing sector. The company specializes in producing, blending, and distributing high-quality alcoholic beverages including whisky, vodka, and gin. Established in 2014 and converted into a public company in 2023, it now trades its shares on NEPSE as SAGAR.

Business Model & Operations

The company operates a distillery and bottling plant in Devchuli, Nawalparasi, Nepal. It focuses on production, packaging, distribution, and brand development for the Nepalese alcoholic beverages market. Popular NEPSE-listed products include NEPSE Bulls, Governor Whisky, Lollipop, Royal Blue, and Grey Wolf.

Financial Performance

SAGAR has shown consistent revenue growth with recent NEPSE-listed financial results reporting:

• FY 2022: Rs. 66 million in sales revenue
• FY 2023: Rs. 94 million in sales revenue
• FY 2024/25: Rs. 180 million in turnover

The company has achieved profitability and maintains a net profit margin suitable for NEPSE investors.

IPO & Capital Market Activity

Sagar Distillery Limited issued an Initial Public Offering (IPO) approved by SEBON to list on NEPSE. Key IPO details include:

• Total capital: Rs. 72.60 crore
• IPO size: 1,452,000 ordinary shares at Rs. 100 par value
• Allocation: 10% to Nepalis abroad, 5% to mutual funds, 3% to employees, rest to general public

The IPO listing has enabled SAGAR to trade on NEPSE and attract retail investors, institutional investors, and mutual funds interested in Nepali equities.

Management & Shareholding

The promoter group includes Ashutosh Khetan, Alka Goyal, Sandeep Jalan (Chairman), and Saurabh Karanjit (CEO). Shareholding structure and NEPSE-listed ownership details are publicly available for investors on NEPSE and SEBON filings.

Market Position & Competitive Advantage

SAGAR is a growing NEPSE-listed manufacturing company in the alcoholic beverage sector. With domestic brand recognition and a strong product portfolio, it competes with other NEPSE-listed distilleries and private players in Nepal’s liquor market. The company leverages NEPSE visibility to attract long-term investors and traders.

Future Outlook

Key growth strategies for SAGAR include:

• Expanding production capacity and NEPSE-listed share value
• Brand expansion and marketing across Nepal
• Operational efficiency to increase profit margins
• Utilizing IPO proceeds to fund growth projects and reduce borrowings