Radico Khaitan withdraws ‘Trikal’ whisky; stock may see pressure (Lead) New Delhi, May 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Liquor major Radico Khaitan on Wednesday announced the immediate withdrawal of its newly launched whisky brand ‘Trikal’ after facing severe backlash over the brand’s name and imagery, which many claimed hurt religious sentiments. The decision comes just days after the controversy erupted and could weigh on the company's stock performance when markets open on Thursday.

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Radico Khaitan withdraws ‘Trikal’ whisky brand following public outrage New Delhi, May 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Radico Khaitan, one of India's leading liquor manufacturers, has announced the withdrawal of its newly-launched whisky brand ‘Trikal’ following widespread criticism from religious groups, social media users, and political figures who claimed the name and imagery hurt religious sentiments. In an official statement issued on Wednesday, the company said, “We are, first and foremost, a proud Indian company -- born of this land, built by its people, and dedicated to upholding its values.

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Radico Khaitan’s share dips as its ‘Trikal’ brand sparks major controversy Mumbai, May 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Homegrown liquor company Radico Khaitan Ltd saw its share closing in the red on Monday, after it drew a mega controversy for hurting religious sentiments via offering a new whisky brand titled ‘Trikal,’ that refers to the Hindu deity Shiva. Shares of Radico Khaitan, known for brands such as 8PM, Magic Moments, Royal Ranthambore, Rampur Single Malt, After Dark, Morpheus, Contessa and Jaisalmer, fell Rs 12.60 (0.51 per cent) to close at Rs 2,440.00 — after witnessing an intra-day rise which subsided as the controversy erupted over its ‘Trikal’ Indian single malt.

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