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
Karnataka rolls out new alcobev policy, distillers unhappyBengaluru has a new excise duty on alcohol-in-beverage. Prices are now set by producers. The government cut liquor price slabs to make drin...
17 May, 2026, 06.32 PM 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
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
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
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
Indian alco-bev industry one of the world’s most dynamic markets: Piccadily Agro’s Siddhartha SharmaMaker of Indri single malt whisky plans to establish its first international distillery in Portavadie, Scotland, and also cater to connoiss...
28 Nov, 2024, 11.13 AM IST
Piccadily Agro to invest Rs 1,000 cr to expand capacity, open distillery in ScotlandPiccadily Agro, the company behind Indri Single Malt Whisky and Camikara Rum, revealed a significant investment plan of Rs 1,000 crore. Thi...
13 Nov, 2024, 10.11 PM IST
Discretionary spending may weaken in Q4; apparel, lifestyle cos and eateries expect sales to grow only 15%-20%The slowdown is not restricted to apparel. Even the liquor segment that surpassed pre-Covid sales last year, could see slower growth. Analy...
18 Apr, 2023, 12.27 AM 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
Cheers to that: India’s booming alco-bev industry seeing women breach the male bastionWomen’s presence in the industry is also bringing about diversity in marketing.
31 Mar, 2021, 10.22 AM IST
In a first, Sequoia Capital invests in craft beer brand Bira 91The $6 million in series A funding will be used in marketing of the brand as well as starting a production facility in Madhya Pradesh by Ma...
04 Jan, 2016, 12.25 PM IST
- Hindusthan National Glass to acquire Germany's Agenda Glas for Rs 320 crore
Hindusthan National Glass Industries said it will acquire Germany-based Agenda Glas, AG, entailing an investment of nearly Rs 320 crore ove...
12 May, 2011, 04.00 PM IST