India Wine Insider Report 2026

India Wine Insider · 2026 Report

The Essential Guide to Entering and Succeeding in India's Wine Market

Exclusive market intelligence, consumer insights and route-to-market strategies — drawn from two decades of experience with the country's leading wine consultants.

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$55B Market size today
$76.5B Projected by 2032
600M+ Consumers aged 18–35
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Why India

A market moving faster than most

Four forces reshaping opportunity for international wine producers — from vineyard hubs to consumption cities.

  1. 01
    Category Fastest-growing

    Wine is one of the fastest-growing beverage categories in the country.

  2. 03
    Imports Outpacing local

    Imported wines are growing at a faster pace than domestic production.

  1. 02
    Demand Premiumising

    Rising demand for premium and international wine labels across cities.

  2. 04
    Trade Policy Opening up

    New trade deals are making quality international wines accessible to a wider audience.

Inside the Report

IWI guides exporters on how to

Practical steps to enter, navigate, and grow in India’s wine market — written for commercial decisions, not theory.

  1. Enter the Indian market with confidence
  2. Understand import structures and state excise systems
  3. Navigate the regulatory framework and pricing structures
  4. Identify key consumption cities and consumer behaviour
  5. Learn from case studies of successful brands
  6. Find the right import partner
  7. Adopt effective branding and marketing strategies for India
  8. Position your brand correctly within the Indian market

Who is it for

International wineries

International wineries

International producers seeking a clear, credible route into India’s fastest-growing wine category.

Export managers

Export managers

Export leaders navigating duties, logistics, pricing, and partner selection across India’s state excise landscape.

Wine associations

Wine associations

Associations and industry bodies supporting members with India-specific intelligence, trade context, and market entry guidance.

Trade bodies

Trade bodies

Trade organisations tracking policy shifts, import growth, and new deals making quality international wines more accessible in India.

Market-entry consultants

Market-entry consultants

Advisors guiding international wine businesses on positioning, partners, regulation, and route-to-market strategy in India.

Sonal C Holland, Master of Wine
The Author

Built on two decades in the glass

India's only Master of Wine and the country's leading wine consultant.

  • More than 20 years of experience in the Indian wine market
  • Grounded in practical, India-specific market intelligence
  • Created to support real commercial decisions
  • Designed to reduce risk and avoid costly market-entry mistakes
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