Diageo's India unit searched as state tax officials review Scotch importsUnited Spirits, the Indian subsidiary of Diageo, was searched by Maharashtra tax authorities due to an investigation. The authorities are p...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Tax officials visit Radico Khaitan offices and plant amid probe into bulk Scotch imports under India-UK pactTax officials from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence have visited offices and a manufacturing facility of Radico Khaitan. These actio...
27 Oct, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
A little Nashik goes a long way in ItalyThis month saw a Nashik company make waves by exporting wine equipment to Italy, a clear demonstration of India's burgeoning potential in t...
24 Oct, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
India's Scotch probe of Diageo, Pernod undermining India-UK pact benefits, trade group saysThe British government said "iconic UK products" like whiskies would benefit from the pact. Indian investigators, however, have privately t...
24 Oct, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
'Ease non-tariff curbs to ensure alcohol enters the market freely'"The spirit of the free trade agreement is twofold-tariffs and regulations that ensure businesses operate a bit more freely," Ian Duddy, th...
22 Oct, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
India probing Pernod, Diageo Scotch imports under India-UK trade pact, sources sayIndian tax officials are investigating Pernod Ricard and Diageo for how they classified bulk Scotch imports. These companies may have impro...
19 Oct, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
'Whisky shortage, cheaper imports to weigh on Amrut's sales through 2030'Amrut Distilleries is facing an inventory shortage as whisky demand continues to exceed production capabilities. The company's managing dir...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
John Distilleries surpasses Rs 10,000 crore revenue in FY26; Sazerac become majority shareholderIn FY26, John Distilleries Ltd demonstrated remarkable growth, achieving a revenue of Rs 10,820.10 crore and a net profit of Rs 11.6 crore,...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Happy Hours! UK trade pact brings scotch prices down in IndiaScotch prices in India have decreased significantly for the first time following the India-UK free trade agreement. Major brands like Johnn...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
Eye on India cocktail, Suntory eyes 10-15% stake in Allied Blenders & DistillersSuntory Holdings, the renowned Japanese beverage company, is in discussions regarding a potential minority investment in Allied Blenders an...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Qualitatively 'happy hours': India’s liquor problem is not what you thinkIndia's food regulator has targeted popular alcohol brands for using neutral spirit and misleading ageing claims. Many Indian liquors are a...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Varun Beverages to foray into alcohol biz, set up subsidiaryVarun Beverages is entering the alcohol business by incorporating a new subsidiary. The company has appointed Prathmesh Mishra as the chief...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Varun Beverages forays into alcohol business, names ex-Diageo executive Prathmesh Mishra to lead new unitVarun Beverages will enter the alcoholic drinks market with a new subsidiary. The company appointed a former Diageo executive to lead this ...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
FSSAI sends more than 150 notices to food, beverage firmsIndia’s food safety regulator FSSAI has issued over 150 notices to food and beverage companies over misleading advertisements, false claims...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
FSSAI inspects Pernod Ricard plant, collects whisky samples in wider industry probePernod Ricard's Bengaluru plant was inspected by India's food safety regulator, with officials collecting liquor samples and seeking docume...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
In a first, USL pips Pernod Ricard in premium segmentUnited Spirits (USL) has outpaced Pernod Ricard in the premium segment of India’s alcohol beverages market for the first time ever in the l...
03 Sep, 2021, 06.57 AM IST
Pernod Ricard plans to raise Rs 900 crore as it gears to take on DiageoAnalysts say Pernod Ricard is singularly focused on driving premiumisation in India despite the short-term cyclical hiccups along the way.
04 Jun, 2014, 04.00 AM IST