Alcohol-in-beverage: Karnataka leads India’s next liquor tax experimentKarnataka becomes India's first state to adopt an Alcohol-in-Beverage excise duty structure. This new policy, effective May 11, deregulates...
17 May, 2026, 04.50 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
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
As war settles, time to be bullish? Maybe: 5 stocks from different sectors with upside potential up to 24%After a weak 2025 and a not-so-great January-February 2026, the Indian mid- and small-cap segments followed the market as it headed south i...
07 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
New policy will benefit premium brands, hurt local ones, distillers tell Karnataka CM SiddaramaiahLocal alcohol manufacturers in Karnataka have urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to review the proposed liquor tax system, saying it favours...
03 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Liquor stocks have macro tailwinds, but will FTAs become a problem? 6 liquor stocks with an upside potential of up to 26%Supply chain disruptions caused by the US-Israel-Iran conflict have a second-order impact on several industries. The liquor sector is no ex...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
India flips AB InBev from witness to target in antitrust probe, triggering court fightIndia's antitrust agency has shifted Anheuser-Busch InBev from a cooperating witness to a party under investigation in a cartel probe. The ...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Karnataka liquor taxation: Distillers to meet CM, seek review of new alcobev tax structureAlcoholic beverage manufacturers in Bengaluru are seeking a review of proposed excise duty rules, fearing a European model's negative impac...
20 Apr, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Cheers! Elara Capital sees 17% upside potential in United Breweries after Karnataka’s new excise policy, here’s whyKarnataka's new excise policy is set to benefit United Breweries significantly. The state is shifting to a global taxation standard, deregu...
19 Mar, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Karnataka's liquor deregulation: Why United Spirits, United Breweries & Allied Blenders are Dalal Street's new favouritesKarnataka is poised for a significant policy shift in its liquor sector, moving towards deregulation. This move is expected to benefit majo...
09 Mar, 2026, 09.48 AM 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
Brewers' body urges Karnataka govt to apply rules uniformly, flags frequent tax hikeThe Brewers Association of India (BAI) has requested the Karnataka government to address the frequent tax hikes and arbitrary regulations a...
05 Mar, 2025, 09.29 PM IST
Cheers to higher prices: Karnataka's beer duty hike hits hardKarnataka's government has implemented a significant increase in beer duties, effective January 20, raising prices by Rs 10-45 per 650ml bo...
26 Jan, 2025, 11.33 AM IST
SOM Distilleries and Breweries unveils 'Woodpecker' - a beer with a twist capAvailable in Karnataka, the beer comes in two variants: Woodpecker Glide and Woodpecker Crest.
16 Sep, 2024, 02.21 PM IST
Beer in Karnataka may get costlier from next month. Check all details hereThe Congress government plans to increase duty on beer by 10 percentage points to boost demand for Indian-Made liquor, which is a significa...
24 Jan, 2024, 11.56 AM IST
Karnataka orders beer makers to halt third shift of operationsThe decision could lead to a significant disruption in brewing products in India's second largest beer consuming state. However, the notice...
08 Dec, 2023, 07.12 PM IST
Covid-19 Impact: Karnataka allows microbreweries to sell existing beer stock as takeawayCurrently, Sikka is working out supply logistics to sell 10,000 litres of existing stock of consumable craft beer “Buyers can also bring th...
13 May, 2020, 09.01 PM IST