Croatian town bans night alcohol sales to curb rowdy touristsMakarska, a Croatian resort, has banned overnight alcohol sales in shops. This measure aims to prevent public drinking and maintain order f...
15 Jul, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
China's Q2 GDP growth cools to 3-1/2-year low, structural imbalances complicate policyChina's second-quarter economic growth slowed to its weakest pace in over three years. Official data revealed a 4.3% annual rise, missing a...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Gen Z in 'high spirits' as boomers wind downYounger Indians aged 21-28 are drinking alcohol more frequently than before. This trend challenges the idea that Gen Z avoids alcoholic bev...
14 Jul, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
India poised to become one of world's top premium alcobev markets: Diageo India CEONew Delhi is set to become a major premium alcoholic beverage market in the next decade. United Spirits Ltd, also known as Diageo India, pl...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Bengaluru landowner sells 17 apartments, earns Rs 11.8 crore LTCG, pays no tax; I-T dept sends notices; he contests and wins in ITAT BangaloreLandowner sells 17 apartments, earns Rs 11.8 crore gains, paid no tax, reinvests gains into 5 properties; tax dept sent notice; he wins cas...
14 Jul, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
SC says SAT order in Bombay Dyeing case not to be treated as precedent, but refuses stayThe Supreme Court declined to halt a Securities Appellate Tribunal order concerning Bombay Dyeing. SEBI's plea challenging the tribunal's d...
13 Jul, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Income tax guide: Allowance and reimbursement exemption limits every salaried employee should knowSalaried employees should know income tax exemption limits for various allowances. Leave Travel Allowance is exempt for self and family tra...
13 Jul, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Schedule H1 explained: Why did India tighten its prescription rules for high-alcohol medicines?Schedule H1 Explained: High-alcohol oral medicines now require a doctor's prescription under Schedule H1. This stricter classification mand...
13 Jul, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Ethanol ecosystem: Judging fear by noise is not evidence; 15 stocks from the ecosystemSugar is one of the oldest distressed sectors in India. For decades it has swung between glut and shortage, carried heavy debt, was depende...
13 Jul, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Archaeologists opened a 2,300-year-old bronze bottle in China—it still contained beer with more than 2,400 compounds, revealing a recipe never recorded in historical textsArchaeologists discovered a sealed bronze bottle containing ancient beer. This remarkable find offered insights into Qin-era brewing and bu...
12 Jul, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
India extends anti-dumping duty on seamless tubes, pipes till Jan 2027India has extended anti-dumping duties on certain Chinese tubes and pipes. This measure will protect domestic manufacturers from cheap inbo...
10 Jul, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Medicines with over 12% alcohol can no longer be sold without prescription: GovtIn a new regulatory change, medications with alcohol content exceeding twelve percent will require a prescription from a doctor. This decis...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Costco shares fall over 4% as investors look past strong June salesCostco shares fell over 4% despite strong June sales as investors focused on valuation concerns and uneven regional growth. While US demand...
09 Jul, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
FSSAI cracks down on liquor makers over flavour additives, misleading age claimsIndia's food regulator FSSAI has issued notices to beverage companies. These notices address the unauthorized use of added flavors in alcoh...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Raising the bar: India-UK FTA seen driving next wave of premiumisation in alco-bev industryUnder the India-UK trade deal, set to take effect on July 15, India will be reducing duty on UK whisky and gin from 150% to 75% and further...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Beer industry sees near double-digit growth but margins under pressure: UBL MD & CEOThe Indian beer sector is witnessing impressive growth, propelled by reformative state initiatives and seasonal weather advantages. However...
08 Jul, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Extreme heat could change the mix for European drinks makersEurope's scorching heatwaves are challenging the notion that hot weather always boosts alcohol sales. Research indicates that extreme tempe...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.42 AM IST