Welcome to Leadership Lounge with The CEO Magazine, where we bring visionary voices and thought-provoking conversations from India’s business ecosystem.

In this episode, host Shweta sits down with Mr. Abhay Kewadkar, India’s first professional winemaker and a pioneering force in the beverage industry. As the Founder & MD of Fox in the Field and Co-Promoter of Tetrad Microbreweries Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Kewadkar shares a deeply insightful and inspiring journey — one that has reshaped how India sees and sips wine.

From navigating early industry roadblocks to leading innovative beverage ventures, this conversation covers:

• His beginnings and rise in the Indian wine industry

• Major challenges and how he turned them into growth opportunities

• Evolving consumer behavior and industry trends

• Breaking myths and shifting cultural mindsets around wine in India

• The future of the Indian wine market

• Personal lessons and advice for young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs

💡 Why Watch This Episode:

If you’re a business professional, entrepreneur, or young leader, this episode is packed with strategic lessons, market insights, and bold inspiration from someone who carved out success in an emerging niche.