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
'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
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
India’s newest round of drinkers is rewriting the rules of the world’s biggest barYoung Indians are redefining their drinking habits not by drinking less, but by selecting superior quality alcohol. This notable shift towa...
13 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Push into India is no longer optional, says world's largest cork maker Corticeira AmorimCorticeira Amorim, a global cork giant, is making India a priority for its future. The company sees India's booming spirits market as essen...
11 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Bottles, flasks grow scarce in India as gas crunch hits glassmakersIndia's glass industry faces severe production disruptions due to Middle East conflict-induced energy shortages. Gas diversions to househol...
10 Apr, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
Value contribution from India will keep rising on back of premiumisation: DiageoDiageo India anticipates continued value growth driven by its premiumisation strategy, leveraging a growing consumer base and innovation. W...
05 Sep, 2025, 03.34 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
India's scale offers Diageo huge growth opportunity: Diageo's Debra CrewDiageo Plc's global CEO Debra Crew highlights India as the company's top growth priority, driven by younger women increasingly consuming pr...
06 Sep, 2024, 05.30 AM IST
ET Awards for Corporate Excellence: Patiala peg or not, than Diageo's Hina Nagarajan for the toast India raising is premiumUnder her, the company renovated Signature and Royal Challenge Whisky, launched Royal Challenge American Pride Whisky, entered Indian malt ...
19 Dec, 2023, 09.21 AM IST
Diageo cheers Indian IT prowess with captive unitAccording to sources GDBS, a subsidiary of Diageo Plc, will build its potentially biggest tech centre to drive cost benefits and push ahead...
25 May, 2016, 12.01 PM IST
United Spirits tie-up helps Johnnie Walker run in IndiaJW's biggest growth numbers poured out from the niche super premium scotch category that ended last year with sales of 28,000 cases.
13 May, 2014, 12.07 PM IST
United Spirits to be Diageo's sales agent in IndiaDiageo Plc will use United Spirits as the entity to sell all its brands in India as part of plans to consolidate its business in the countr...
15 Sep, 2013, 11.41 AM IST
- Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff to ride Diageo India growth
Betting big on its flagship brand Johnnie Walker, the global liquor major Diageo has decided to focus on premium products to push sales in ...
03 Jan, 2010, 01.24 PM IST
- India tops Diageo’s growth markets in H2
India topped global liquor giant Diageo’s growth markets in revenues stakes, the company’s financial numbers for the second half of 2008 sh...
14 Feb, 2009, 12.32 AM IST
- Diageo in talks with Sula to acquire 26%
Diageo’s India focus could see it cutting a wine deal shortly.
13 Oct, 2006, 02.59 AM IST