This move will now pit Chhabria against Amit Dahanukar-led Tilaknagar Industries, which is the country’s 5th largest distiller.

It's a rare instance of an Indian company knocking on the doors of foreign diplomatic missions to settle a brand dispute.

Herman Jansen and Kishore Chhabria’s Allied Blenders & Distillers have signed an agreement to relaunch the second largest selling brandy in...