Singapore’s Loca Loka Tequila to enter India by late 2025, targets 1M bottles 

INDIA – Singapore-based tequila brand Loca Loka has announced plans to enter the Indian market by October or November 2025, marking a significant step in its global expansion. 

As part of its strategy, the company aims to produce around one million bottles in India over the next two to three years, allocating at least 30% of its global budget to the expansion. However, specific financial details have not been disclosed. 

“We are in rapid expansion mode, adding two to three states each month. This year, we will be present across four continents, with our India debut in five major cities. Navigating India’s state-specific regulations is challenging, but the market holds immense potential for tequila, aligning with global growth. Our focus is on scaling volumes quickly. We aim to bottle at least a million bottles in the next three years,” said Harsha Vadlamudi, founder and CEO of Loca Loka. 

Loca Loka’s product lineup includes Blanco and Reposado tequilas, priced at $41–$45 and $45–$49, respectively, in the US and Southeast Asia. The company is set to launch Añejo tequila in Miami and Las Vegas this May, with all three variants available in India upon entry. 

To strengthen its market presence, the company is actively working on meeting legal requirements for duty-free retail in India. It plans to secure approvals about three months in advance and targets major international airports, including Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai. 

The brand has partnered with a generational distillery in Mexico on a three-year production plan, sourcing agave from Jalisco’s highlands. The distillery currently produces 1.2 million litres annually, with expansion plans underway. 

“Once we reach an annual production of 500,000 litres, we will establish our own facility on the same premises to further expand capacity,” noted Vadlamudi. 

Although Loca Loka initially planned to prioritize the US and other key markets, it pivoted to India after observing strong traction. 

“We aim to expand into as many markets as possible before refocusing on India,” Vadlamudi added. 

The company recently secured US$12.5 million in funding from undisclosed investors at a Singapore-based family office. 

With this capital infusion, Loca Loka aims to bolster its financial foundation, invest in research and development, and accelerate global expansion. 

“This fundraise has brought in investors who are also strategic partners in reimagining the global tequila landscape with us. Their confidence in our entrepreneurial expertise and strategic vision fuels our ambitious expansion, turning market potential into tangible success,” said co-founder Rana Daggubati. 

Loca Loka’s entry into India comes as the country’s tequila market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.10% from 2025 to 2033, according to the IMARC Group India Tequila Market Report. 

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