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
Great Experiences: Why cheese tourism is becoming the latest luxury travel trend among IndiansLuxury travellers yearning for authentic yet offbeat experiences are opting for cheese tourism, finds Glynda Alves
31 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
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...
24 May, 2026, 11.00 AM 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
No happy hour yet: Alcohol makers flag cost shock, seek state price hikeAlcoholic beverage makers are urging state governments for price increases. Rising costs for cans and bottles are impacting production. Sup...
07 May, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Sula cheers its way to be the first Indian wine brand on Tasmac“We are excited to be the first and the only national wine brand to be associated with Tasmac,” said Rajeev Samant, founder of Sula Vineyar...
12 Feb, 2020, 05.11 PM IST
Australia, USA, EU look at entering Indian wine market, as imports grow at 12-13%French wine maker Vignobles Arbeau recently launched its own label in collaboration with Tetrad Global Beverages, founded by career wine ma...
11 Feb, 2020, 01.03 PM IST
Indians have high purchasing power; right time to set up shop here: John Lujan, Robert Giraud WinesIndians are curious, more than ever, about wine and the culture associated with it, and are willing to explore.
16 Dec, 2016, 06.07 PM IST
Moet-Hennessy of LVMH group to launch first India-made sparkling wineFrench wine and spirits maker Moet-Hennessy will launch its first ‘made in India’ sparkling wine in the next few days.
15 Oct, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
Prices of imported and domestic wines set to go up by 20-25% as rupee takes a knockThe actual price hike would take about 15 days to a month as wineries have to take government approval for changing the MRP of their produc...
23 Aug, 2013, 10.09 AM IST
European wines seek geographical indication tag with India proposing a steep duty cutEuropean wine brands are making beeline for geographical indication registration in India. Of the 227 applications received, 125 are from EU
24 Jun, 2013, 04.02 AM IST
European wines seek geographical indication tag in IndiaMove comes when the country is planning steep cut in the import duty on wines & spirits.
21 Jun, 2013, 12.53 PM IST
- At London's 'Flavours of India' event, desi wine is a crowd-puller
One usually does not associate wine with India, but a major attraction at the 'Flavours of India' event is an Indian wine stall.
02 Aug, 2012, 07.21 PM IST
- United Breweries to launch new wine brands in 3-4 months
United Breweries said its wine sales in the last six months has grown at a rate of 72-80% & it's planning to launch new brands in next 3-4 ...
30 Oct, 2011, 12.29 PM IST
- Indian wine market warming up to international labels
Indian wine market is warming up to international labels but issues like high label and brand registration costs, lack of wine conservation...
02 Sep, 2010, 12.43 PM IST
- Cos wine-tune plan to reach a new high
Wineries, wine stores and packagers are pushing to increase wine consumption in the country from its average of a spoonful per head per yea...
14 Jul, 2010, 01.20 AM IST
- Winemakers look beyond classes with low-priced units
Wine may not remain a case of sour grapes for the bulk of India for long. Producers in India’s wine capital of Nashik in Maharashtra, long ...
03 Dec, 2009, 03.57 AM IST