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
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
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29%In the current phase of market volatility, the only solace to be derived is from market history. And history tells us that, just like good ...
01 May, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
Diet coke runs dry in Indian cities as Iran war triggers aluminium can shortageDiet Coke is disappearing from shelves across major Indian cities. A global shortage of aluminium beverage cans, exacerbated by the Iran wa...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Policy limbo leaves Delhi liquor sales on a roller coasterProlonged delays in finalising a new liquor policy since late 2022 have led to unstable liquor consumption trends in Delhi, with overall sa...
16 Jan, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Delhi beer crisis: Why Bhutanese and Nepalese beers are flooding the national capitalDelhi is currently experiencing a beer shortage. Popular beer brands are scarce in retail stores, bars, and restaurants. Beers from Bhutan ...
12 May, 2025, 02.34 PM IST
Beer sales in Karnataka contracting due to high taxes, bringing down tax revenues in state: BAIThe beer industry has urged Karnataka to halt frequent tax hikes, as recent increases have stalled beer sales and risk investments of over ...
05 Apr, 2025, 07.40 PM IST
Bars, restaurants are back to lure, but drinks are in the houseThe The pandemic-induced trend of Indians drinking more at home has not yet been fully reversed even as bars and restaurants have opened up...
29 Jun, 2023, 12.46 AM IST
Delhi beer sales dip 52% in May due to bad weather, less stock in stores, etcDelhi sold 83 lakh liters of beer in May this year as opposed to 173 lakh litres during the same month last year. The first five months of ...
27 Jun, 2023, 02.34 PM IST
Beer to be cheaper in Uttar Pradesh from April 1The sale of beer was badly affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The sale at beer shops from April 2020 to November 2020 has been only 17....
31 Mar, 2021, 06.22 PM IST
Brewers seek nod for home deliveryAiba, which represents 83 manufacturing breweries including United Breweries, Carlsberg, Bira, and Molson & Coors, has proposed creating sp...
28 Apr, 2020, 02.00 PM IST
India's beer industry holds long-term growth potential: ReportWhile spirits will continue to dominate India's alcoholic drinks market, we expect to see strong growth in beer consumption over our foreca...
09 Jan, 2017, 08.41 PM IST
Kaama looks to double sales of craft beer Witlinger"Indian premium beer industry is set to grow at 30 per cent year on year and craft beer will share the biggest chunk of this growth."
06 Oct, 2016, 02.33 PM IST
Kaama Impex aims for 30% share of premium beer marketThe company, which has rights of several global beer brands in India, including Sol and Magners, launched retail sales of Witlinger.
22 Apr, 2016, 09.12 PM IST
- First time in 8 yrs, beer sales dip in summer
Beer consumption in peak summer months declined for the first time in 8 yrs probably due to steep price hikes in big guzzling states.
20 Jul, 2011, 09.51 AM IST
- Beer sales soar with temperature
As Indians reach for foaming pints of beer to beat the sweltering heat, brewers are quietly smiling as they expect sales to soar as and whe...
13 May, 2007, 03.10 PM IST