Diageo India bets big on premium demandDemand for premium alcohol in India remains robust despite global challenges, says Diageo India's managing director Praveen Someshwar. Howe...
18 May, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Quiet moves by corporate giant spark buzz in India’s alcobev and drinks industryIn a surprising turn of events, a prominent Indian firm is said to be eyeing the bustling beverage market. With a series of discussions inv...
12 May, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
India-New Zealand FTA duty concessions under to help boost exports of single malt whisky: CIABCIndia's free trade agreement with New Zealand is set to boost Indian liquor exports. Duty concessions will make Indian single malt whisky a...
28 Apr, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Alcobev margins to drop 150–200 bps as glass bottle shortage drives up costs: CrisilIndia's alcoholic beverage industry is grappling with profit pressures this financial year. The skyrocketing costs of glass bottles, attrib...
22 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
How global liquor brands are choosing desi partners to tap India’s premium boomGlobal liquor companies are increasingly partnering with Indian firms to navigate the complex market and tap into its steady growth. Facing...
11 Apr, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Pernod Ricard India eyes double-digit growth, retains top slot with Rs 27,446 cr revenue in FY25Pernod Ricard India targets double-digit growth in the coming years. The company plans to achieve this through premiumization and innovatio...
02 Dec, 2025, 09.09 PM IST
Actor Rana Daggubati’s tequila brand Loca Loka to debut in India this NovemberThe premium spirits brand plans to tap duty-free stores first at the airports, leveraging this route as a high-margin discovery channel.
16 Sep, 2025, 11.12 AM IST
Wine industry expects a boost in FY26 after last year's consumption slowdownThe wine industry anticipates growth in FY26 due to a stable economic environment. Sula Vineyards experienced a temporary slowdown in urban...
22 Jun, 2025, 12.48 PM IST
FTAs making India more competitive against markets like USA, China, BrazilIndia's Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are enhancing its competitiveness against major markets like the USA and China, with exports reaching ...
09 May, 2025, 04.50 PM IST
Indian Spirits cos stirred up to fight a premium battle as British scotch whiskies expected to flood India at reduced pricesA new India-UK FTA deal is set to halve import tariffs on whisky and gin, potentially flooding the Indian market with cheaper premium scotc...
07 May, 2025, 12.38 PM IST
CIABC seeks uniform taxation, global push for Mahua, FeniConfederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Industry requests uniform taxation. It also seeks promotion of Indian heritage spirits like Mahu...
23 Apr, 2025, 02.23 PM IST
CIABC, APEDA to organise AlcoBev India 2025 on April 23The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) and APEDA will jointly host AlcoBev India 2025 on April 23. The event will...
21 Apr, 2025, 10.24 PM IST
Diageo India ropes in Praveen Someshwar as its new CEO, to replace Hina Nagarajan in AprilUnited Spirits Limited announced the appointment of Praveen Someshwar as CEO-Designate. He will replace Hina Nagarajan as Managing Director...
13 Jan, 2025, 07.52 PM IST
Beer prices in Telangana based on FY19 cost; Rs 3,900 crore dues remain unpaid to alcoBev sector: BAIUnited Breweries and the Brewers Association of India (BAI) have raised concerns over the commercial viability of beer prices set by the Te...
09 Jan, 2025, 07.57 PM IST
Piccadily Agro to invest Rs 1000 crore in capacity expansion; new distillery in Scotland also lined upPiccadily Agro is investing Rs 1,000 crore to expand its distillery and malt facilities in Haryana and Chhattisgarh, and establish its firs...
13 Nov, 2024, 04.30 PM IST
Why Coca-Cola is looking for fizz in a different bottleIntroducing an alcohol brand in India, Coca-Cola is strategically investing in the liquor market, propelled by an expanding middle-class, p...
11 Dec, 2023, 06.58 PM IST
Delhi govt's new excise policy will boost revenue, trade of alcoholic beverages: ISWAIIn a letter, the body has also sought an appointment with Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal to put their case concerning the new policy.
02 Apr, 2021, 06.50 PM IST