FIFA 2026 World Cup to boost beer sales by over 1,000,000,000 pints: Event to boost global GDP by more than $41 billionThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to significantly boost global beer consumption, with over a billion pints expected. Analysts predict a 0.3% ...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
Nvidia CEO mounts charm push in South Korea with TV talk show, baseball appearancesWhile a celebrity in his own right, the charm push by the Taiwan-born 63-year-old highlights South Korea's critical position in the AI land...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Carlsberg bolsters India leadership ahead of planned IPO, appoints four new board membersCarlsberg India IPO: Carlsberg India is preparing for stock market debut. The company has added four directors to its board and converted t...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.32 AM IST
This 'Red Card' shakes up Mizoram's prohibition policyMizoram's ZPM government will now issue permits for liquor consumption on medical grounds. Residents can apply for a 'Red Card' with a pres...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
More than just brewCraft beer's soul thrives in community and shared experiences, not just sales. This is evident at the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fe...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Bars, cafes step up to the crease with offers on IPL final nightDespite rising costs, restaurants and bars saw a surge in business during the IPL final. Bengaluru outlets reported full bookings, with som...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Ladakh rings in new excise policy- wider choice in low alcohol content; hard liquor also at retail vendsThe administration’s decision comes in the wake of growing concerns raised by civil society, religious organizations, and medical experts r...
31 May, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Ladakh's new excise policy eases restrictions on liquor saleLadakh's new Excise Policy permits hard liquor sales, reduces license documents from 16 to six, and expands availability to four more distr...
31 May, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
India’s brandy boom still feels uncool. Liquor cos want to give it a makeoverBrandy, a spirit deeply entrenched in South India's culture and cinema, is now undergoing a national makeover. Despite being India's second...
20 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Karnataka links liquor tax to alcohol contentBengaluru's government has launched a new excise policy. Beverages will now be taxed based on their alcohol volume. This move makes beer ch...
18 May, 2026, 12.48 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
'Nao' is the time: Why Diageo India is backing this Indian craft gin producerAnand Virmani, Co-Founder & Master Distiller, Goa-based Nao Spirits & Beverages, explains how they marketed India’s first craft gin, Greate...
16 May, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
India meets FY26 with cheers & beers: High-end spirits popular; ale beats rainy daysIndia's liquor sales saw a rebound in the year ended March, with spirits volume growing 4% and beer volumes also rising 4%. This recovery w...
12 May, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
As war settles, time to be bullish? Maybe: 5 stocks from different sectors with upside potential up to 24%After a weak 2025 and a not-so-great January-February 2026, the Indian mid- and small-cap segments followed the market as it headed south i...
07 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Diageo springs a surprise, sales climb on Africa, Latin AmericaDiageo has experienced an unforeseen surge in sales for the latest quarter, attributed to robust growth in Africa and Latin America that su...
06 May, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
Beer makers say costs are bubbling over as glass supply tightens the pourAs the beer industry experiences a surge in demand, producers are encountering significant challenges, primarily due to rising production c...
06 May, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
New policy will benefit premium brands, hurt local ones, distillers tell Karnataka CM SiddaramaiahLocal alcohol manufacturers in Karnataka have urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to review the proposed liquor tax system, saying it favours...
03 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST