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
United Spirits Q4 Results: Profit jumps 27% on demand for premium liquorKarnataka, one of India's highest-tax alcohol markets, said in March it will scrap government price controls and shift to strength-based e...
14 May, 2026, 07.34 PM 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
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
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
John Distilleries open to further stake sale to Sazerac, founder saysJohn Distilleries founder Paul John is open to selling his remaining stake to US spirits group Sazerac. Sazerac already holds a significant...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Are liquor shops open on Holi in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru? Check city-wise list of cities where shops will remain closedHoli 2026 celebrations will see varied liquor sale regulations across India. Uttar Pradesh mandates special licenses for alcohol service. M...
03 Mar, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
United Spirits in talks with Haryana government to permit spirits in workplacesUnited Spirits, India's biggest liquor firm, said it is in discussions with the Haryana government to allow spirits at workplaces after the...
20 May, 2023, 12.03 AM IST
United Spirits Q3 Results: Profit slumps 64.4% QoQ hurt by soaring input costsThe Bengaluru-based scotch maker's revenue fell 25% to 66.12 billion rupees in the quarter, while net sales fell nearly 10% to 2.78 billion...
25 Jan, 2023, 09.48 AM IST
Fine Dine restaurants urge govt to revisit alcohol ban; most to stay shut till ban is liftedImpressario Handmade Restaurants managing director Riyaaz Amlani, owner of Social, Smoke House Deli and Mocha said while the curfew guideli...
09 Jul, 2020, 09.55 AM IST
Diageo India to offer hygiene kits, PPEs to bars, pubs; move comes at a time when bars remain shutThe spirits maker said the two-year exercise will aid in the recovery of bars, pubs and restaurants which qualify for the programme and wil...
24 Jun, 2020, 11.41 AM IST
Liquor body CIABC urges Andhra Pradesh government to reduce corona cessIn a letter to the AP Government, CIABC has stated that on May 5 the state government imposed Additional Retail Excise Tax (ARET) on all ty...
16 Jun, 2020, 06.59 PM IST
Alcohol orders to add fizz to Swiggy and ZomatoFood delivery app Swiggy has started doorstep delivery of alcohol in Jharkhand, while rival Zomato told ET that it plans to launch the serv...
22 May, 2020, 10.31 AM IST
Bengaluru in high spirits after alcohol sales resumeThe police facilitated free movement of traffic by opening some of the flyovers at busy junctions. Standalone shops went about their usual ...
05 May, 2020, 07.19 AM IST
More non-alcoholic beer coming your wayUnited Breweries (UB), controlled by Heineken, is launching Heineken 0.0, a zero-alcohol version of the beer brand, while AB InBev will rol...
28 Jun, 2019, 08.47 AM IST
United Spirits acquires 26% in startup firm Hip Bar for Rs 27 croreHipBar allows consumers to select from a range of alcoholic beverages and make payment using the mobile wallet to have the product either d...
26 Jun, 2018, 08.38 AM IST