Foreign whisky sales slow for second straight year as post-pandemic boom fadesGrowth in imported whisky sales slowed for a second consecutive year in 2025 across Scotch, Irish, Japanese and American categories, reflec...
Japan's Asahi taps Varun Beverages to make India debut with 'CALPIS'Japan's Asahi Group is bringing its CALPIS brand to India through a partnership with Varun Beverages Limited. This marks Asahi's entry into...
Finding meaning in the long run: The road to comradesA 54-year-old runner recounts his seven-year journey from struggling to complete a 5 km run to competing in South Africa’s 86 km Comrades M...
Beer sales rise 10% in Delhi this May as popular brands regain shelf spaceBeer sales in May surged by nearly 10% year-on-year in Delhi, fueled by the return of popular national brands to retail shelves. These nati...
Global liquor companies chase Indian state dues of $400 millionAlcohol industry giants accuse Telangana of breaking accounting rules. The southern Indian state owes them nearly $400 million. Companies s...
India among Marriott's fastest-growing markets; footprint to double in 5 yearsMarriott International sees India as a key growth market. The company plans to double its hotel presence in India within five years. This e...
Odd timing of FIFA matches may keep bars, restaurants from joining partyIndian sports bars and restaurants anticipate lower customer numbers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Unfavorable match timings, with late-nigh...
For Gen Z diamonds are a personal style statement, not something they can tuck awayAs Millennials and Gen Z redefine luxury consumption in India, the natural diamond industry is evolving to meet their demand for individual...
Keenly watching India-US trade deal developments: Brown-Forman India MDBrown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's, is closely monitoring the India-United States trade deal. Positive signs are emerging for the bil...
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...
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...
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...
Rs 199 for a diet coke: How Q-commerce is capitalizing on India's canned drink deficitImported cans of Diet Coke, Coke Zero, 7 Up Zero Sugar and other soft drinks are being sold on quick commerce platforms at nearly five time...
QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impactRising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India's consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to...
NCLAT rejects pleas against Kerala's liquor procurement agency; upholds CCI orderThe Appellate Tribunal NCLAT has upheld a decision by the fair trade regulator CCI. The CCI had closed a complaint alleging abuse of domina...
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...
United Breweries to shut Ludhiana brewery by JuneUnited Breweries has decided to close its Ludhiana brewery in Punjab, effective June 30, 2026, after entering into a long-term capacity lea...