NCLAT rejects pleas against Kerala's liquor procurement agency; upholds CCI orderThe Appellate Tribunal NCLAT has upheld a decision by the fair trade regulator CCI. The CCI had closed a complaint alleging abuse of domina...
24 May, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Alcohol-in-beverage: Karnataka leads India’s next liquor tax experimentKarnataka becomes India's first state to adopt an Alcohol-in-Beverage excise duty structure. This new policy, effective May 11, deregulates...
17 May, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Holding stocks is harder than finding them: 10 mid- and small-caps stocks that may be worth holding on toHolding a stock is not an act of blind faith. It is not refusing to change one’s mind. It is not averaging down because the stock has falle...
17 May, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Death to the $20 cocktail: The bars bringing back cheaper drinksBars are rethinking cocktail pricing as costs soar and consumer behavior shifts. Establishments like Gus' Sip & Dip and Radicle are offerin...
14 May, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
No happy hour yet: Alcohol makers flag cost shock, seek state price hikeAlcoholic beverage makers are urging state governments for price increases. Rising costs for cans and bottles are impacting production. Sup...
07 May, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Old vs new tax regime: Key differences that you must know before ITR filing for tax year 2026-27The new tax regime offers lower rates but removes many deductions, making a thorough comparison with the old regime crucial. While both reg...
05 May, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Karnataka plans excise policy that aims to cut alcoholic beverages consumption by 8-9% over six yearsKarnataka has released a draft excise policy proposing to cut alcohol consumption by 8–9% over six years, while shifting towards lower-stre...
30 Apr, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Liquor stocks have macro tailwinds, but will FTAs become a problem? 6 liquor stocks with an upside potential of up to 26%Supply chain disruptions caused by the US-Israel-Iran conflict have a second-order impact on several industries. The liquor sector is no ex...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.18 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
India's premium liquor boom defies global slowdownIndia's demand for premium liquor is surging. This trend defies global patterns where consumers are buying less expensive options. Despite ...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Alcohol makers seek phased import duty cuts, strong safeguards to prevent EU FTA misuseThe Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) has urged the government to gradually reduce import duties on liquor produ...
26 May, 2025, 03.15 PM IST
Export of India-made spirits expected to surpass USD 1 billion markThe export of spirits manufactured in India is expected to cross $1 billion mark soon. Speaking on the subject, Agrawal stated, "Global mar...
22 Dec, 2023, 12.42 PM IST
GST Council decision on ENA to bring stability in industry: CIABC"The GST Council's decision is a big relief to the industry, it will bring stability and settle nerves all over," Vinod Giri, Director Gene...
07 Oct, 2023, 08.12 PM IST
Non-alcoholic beverage market likely to hit Rs 1.47 lakh cr by 2030, says ICRIER reportAccording to the report by economic policy think tank ICRIER, "the size of the market was estimated at Rs 671 billion (Rs 67,100 crore) in ...
27 May, 2022, 05.39 PM IST
Liquor industry urges state governments to allow increase in prices"Unprecedented inflationary trends in raw material and services and transportation for alcoholic beverages in the past three to four months...
08 Nov, 2021, 07.50 AM IST
Alcohol manufacturers plead NITI Aayog for import duty exemption on ENAThe alcohol manufacturers have pleaded that there is a massive shortage in domestic supplies of ENA following diversion of ethyl alcohol fo...
01 Dec, 2019, 01.11 PM IST
Stiff norms curbing profit growth in alcoholic beverages market in India: Moody's reportRestrictive regulations, including progressive taxation and pricing controls are curbing profit growth in alcoholic beverages market.
29 Jul, 2015, 02.59 PM IST