ProWine Mumbai 2025 was a significant highlight of this year, celebrating the growing wine and spirits scene in India. The fifth edition of this international trade fair took place from October 31 to November 1 at the Jio World Convention Center and was the largest, most impressive, and most extravagant ProWine Mumbai edition to date! If you missed out on the excitement of ProWine Mumbai 2025, here are all the details you need to know.
ProWine Mumbai is an international trade fair that brings together the country’s dynamic alcobev community. It brings together not only retailers and wholesalers but also brands, imports, and distributors. By bridging international brands with the dynamic Indian alcobev market, it is a leading event that has come to define the country’s thriving wine and spirits industry. 2025 marked the 5th edition of this international trade fair, particularly known for focusing on expert seminars, exhibitors, pavilions, masterclasses, and many exciting events.
ProWine Mumbai 2025 brought together 213 exhibitors across 21 countries. It brought a stunning display of country pavilions from countries such as Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Moldova, Switzerland, and others. A generous mix of distributors, importers, hoteliers, sommeliers, and media – about 5,485 of them – visited the event for networking and exploring the diverse Indian and global alcobev industry.
ProWine Mumbai 2025 kicked off with great enthusiasm! The highly anticipated inauguration ceremony was attended by over 30 Consul Generals, Trade Commissioners, and Ambassadors. This impressive turnout underscored the event’s significance and highlighted the global interest in India’s diversifying alcoholic beverage industry.
ProWine Mumbai 2025 saw acclaimed sommeliers and global alcobev experts that delved into the world of spirits. From terroir-driven wines and Irish spirits to sake and craft cocktails, attendees gained valuable insight into the various aspects of the wine and spirits industry.
ProWine Mumbai 2025 turned into a two-day event where experts, restaurateurs, and hoteliers expressed their opinions and insights on the booming alcobev industry in India. This was a part of ProWine Mumbai 2025 that steered conversations, drove hot takes, and encouraged attendees to think and articulate their thoughts.
The ProWine Bartenders' Competition was one of the most anticipated events of this year's trade fair, and it did not disappoint. With an equal representation of male and female finalists, the prestigious title of ProWine Bartender of the Year 2025 was awarded to Deepika Shukla from Japonico in Gurgaon. As the winner, Deepika will have the unique opportunity to take over a bar at The Haflington in Hanoi, which is considered one of Asia's top bars. In addition, she received a cash prize and a seat in the Wine & Spirit Education Trust's training course!
With no registration fee for participating brands, the Challenge ensured equal opportunity for all, encouraging healthy competition and fair representation. Participating brands gained invaluable insights into local consumer preferences and consumers have a ready list of winning wines and spirits to experience.
ProWine Mumbai 2025 saw the crème de la crème of India’s alcobev industry gather to celebrate under one roof. The event was a glamorous and awe-inspiring award night that celebrated excellence, innovation, and community – in true ProWine Mumbai style!
ProWine Mumbai is renowned for its commitment to innovation, and this year, it continued that tradition with the introduction of ProWine Zero. The zero-proof and low-alcohol categories are rapidly becoming popular, particularly among younger drinkers. This trend is not only emerging in India but is also gaining traction worldwide. ProWine Zero aims to showcase sophisticated, zero-proof or low-alcohol alternatives for health-conscious consumers. It is the first premium platform in India dedicated to this market segment and is at the forefront of launching both global and Indian brands focused on mindful drinking.
As an international trade fair of its magnitude, the event is a great opportunity for traders, buyers, and basically anyone involved in the alcobev industry to connect with industry leaders and professionals. ProWine Connect was an elevated networking experience that helped industry professionals explore profiles, schedule meetings, and even connect in advance with a well-planned agenda. Now isn’t that a simply brilliant networking move?
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ProWine Mumbai is organized by Messe Düsseldorf India and All Things Nice, as part of the internationally acclaimed ProWein World. Speaking on the success of the 2025 edition, Ajay Gulati, General Manager of Messe Düsseldorf India, reflected, “The 5th edition of ProWine Mumbai has been nothing short of phenomenal, delivering on our promise to host the most exceptional show to date. The scale and the diversity of world-class wines, spirits and zero-proof drinks on showcase, and the infectious energy from every corner of the exhibition floor underscore one clear fact: The Indian wine and spirits market is in a period of explosive growth.”
He elaborated on the 2025 edition’s success stating, “This year's success is a testament to the industry's dynamism and a clear indicator of ProWine Mumbai’s vital role as the exclusive and definitive platform for business, education and networking in this vibrant landscape. The panel discussions and masterclasses were also met with exceptional demand, with sessions consistently filled to capacity followed by an exciting battle of the bartenders at the ProWine Bartenders’ Competition. We are incredibly proud to have provided the perfect stage for the future of the beverage industry in India.”
“India’s beverage landscape is changing rapidly, and ProWine Mumbai has become the pulse of that evolution. ProWine Mumbai isn’t just an exhibition, it’s an experience. It’s where tradition meets innovation, and where the next big industry stories begin. Every year, we see more energy, more knowledge, and more curiosity – proof that India’s wine and spirits story is moving onward and upward”, commented Nikhil Agarwal, Founder and CEO of All Things Nice.
ProWine Mumbai 2025 was a roaring success that proved that India’s alcobev industry isn’t taking shape, it’s thriving in the most dynamic ways! The international trade fair is set to return once again on November 18 and 19 in 2026, promising to even outdo its 2025 edition. And by its current track record, we’re sure that it will definitely break its own record!
