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
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
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
Diageo top executives to exit as CEO pushes for revampIn a bold transformation, Diageo is embracing a new era under the leadership of CEO Dave Lewis. With an eye for innovation, Lewis is execut...
16 May, 2026, 12.53 AM 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
Indian regulators oppose Pernod Ricard's liquor plea, firm says business 'hopelessly fettered'Indian regulators are opposing Pernod Ricard's latest court attempt to regain its Delhi liquor license. The French company's license was re...
13 May, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government begins closure of hundreds of state-run liquor shopsTamil Nadu is closing 717 government-run liquor stores. These outlets are located near places of worship, schools, and major bus terminals....
12 May, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Ready to reduce non-essential travel: Companies open to making WFH work, againIndian companies are responding to the Prime Minister's call for work from home and reduced travel. Many firms are already offering hybrid ...
12 May, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
India Inc backs Modi’s appeal to cut gold buying and foreign travel amid West Asia tensionsIndian businesses are reviewing spending and work-from-home policies after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to save foreign exchange and...
12 May, 2026, 05.30 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 orders antitrust probe into liquor giant Pernod's dealing with retailersIndia's competition watchdog has launched a probe into French liquor giant Pernod Ricard. Allegations suggest exclusive deals with retailer...
09 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
In fresh trouble, B9 Beverages gets legal notice from HNGILCraft beer maker Bira 91 faces a new legal challenge. Hindusthan National Glass & Industries has issued a notice alleging over ₹8 crore in ...
08 May, 2026, 12.31 AM 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
UK's FTSE 100 slips as losses in energy stocks and AstraZeneca weighLondon’s FTSE 100 edged lower as losses in energy majors and AstraZeneca weighed on the index amid thin holiday trading. Weak crude prices ...
02 May, 2026, 09.46 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
After UK ban, France may block Kanye West from Wireless Festival — what we knowFrance is considering a ban on Kanye West performing in Marseille. This follows backlash over his past antisemitic comments. West was also ...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.04 AM IST