In a move to redefine inclusivity and professional growth in the Indian beverage industry, Diageo India, in collaboration with the globally renowned Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and powered by the Diageo Bar Academy, has launched exclusive WSET Level 1 Spirits training sessions for women bartenders and junior professionals across the country.

This first-of-its-kind initiative underscores Diageo India’s ongoing commitment to fostering gender diversity, skill development and leadership opportunities within the bar and beverage space. In its inaugural phase, the program will certify over 80 women, equipping them with globally recognized credentials in spirits.

The sessions are curated as part of Our Hive — Diageo India’s platform to empower women in hospitality — and aim to not only elevate technical knowledge, but also drive long-term career progression through mentorship, education, and inclusive community building.

“This collaboration reflects our long-standing commitment to inclusion, capability-building, and progress,” Anchal Kaushal, Vice President – Customer Marketing, Diageo India, said in a news release.”With WSET’s world-class certification and the Diageo Bar Academy’s legacy of training excellence, we’re not just upskilling — we’re opening doors to leadership, confidence, and opportunity. This is how we build a workforce that reflects the diversity and dynamism our industry needs.”

With this launch, Diageo India continues to invest in building a more inclusive, skilled, and progressive future for the bar industry in India.

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About Diageo India

Diageo India is among India’s leading beverage alcohol (alcobev) companies with a portfolio of premium brands. A subsidiary of Diageo Plc., it is listed in India on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) as United Spirits Limited (USL). Headquartered in Bengaluru, the company has one of the largest manufacturing footprints in alcobev with 35 facilities across India. For more information, visit https://www.diageoindia.com/.