Pernod has no plans for now to list India unit, CEO says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 19, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 19, 2026

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 19, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 19, 2026

Pernod Ricard’s CEO said there are no immediate plans to list the company’s India unit. He added an IPO is simply one of many options reviewed annually, addressing reports of a potential listing.
LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Pernod Ricard has nothing new on the horizon in terms of an initial public offering of its Indian unit and this is one of a long list of options the company reviews annually, CEO Alexandre Ricard told Reuters following reports the company was mulling a listing.
(Reporting by Emma Rumney; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)
Pernod Ricard’s CEO states there are no current plans to list the company’s India unit, noting an IPO is just one option considered as part of annual strategic reviews.
No. The CEO said there are no immediate plans to pursue a listing, despite recent reports suggesting the company was evaluating the idea.
Media reports indicated the company might consider an IPO. The CEO’s remarks clarify that while options are reviewed regularly, no action is planned at present.
There is no timeline. Management reviews strategic options annually, and a listing would depend on market conditions and corporate priorities.
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