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
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
John Distilleries open to further stake sale to Sazerac, founder saysJohn Distilleries founder Paul John is open to selling his remaining stake to US spirits group Sazerac. Sazerac already holds a significant...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
India's Godavari Biorefineries to start grain-based distillery in June quarterGodavari Biorefineries is set to launch a new grain-based distillery in the June quarter. This facility will allow the company to use both ...
02 Mar, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
UP liquor exports set to cross 1,000 million litres by 2026: Industry bodyUttar Pradesh is becoming a major player in the global liquor market. The state's liquor production capacity has significantly increased si...
27 Aug, 2025, 07.59 PM IST
Prioritising grain-based ethanol in Bihar and MP has increased losses of molasses-based ethanol manufacturers, says ISMAOil marketing companies (OMCs) have signed long-term purchase agreements with the new grain-based distilleries in Bihar and MP. According t...
01 Aug, 2023, 07.53 AM IST
Japan's oldest distillery turns 100: World's most sought-after whisky Yamazaki starts at Rs 65KYamazaki, Japan-based distillery, Suntory, celebrates its 100th year milestone as Japanese whiskies increase in demand, leading to extremel...
18 Jul, 2023, 06.34 PM IST
Govt mulls extending soft loans to grain-based distilleries for raising ethanol production capacityAs part of an incentive scheme announced in June 2018, the Centre had approved soft loans for sugar mills to set up new distilleries or upg...
26 Oct, 2020, 03.44 PM IST
Liquor stocks rally up to 14% as govt allows shops to open from todayLiquor shops opened after 40 days throughout the country.
04 May, 2020, 03.16 PM IST
Covid-19 outbreak: Liquor firms to seek licence for sanitisersThe industry will also meet drug controllers to seek and fast-track issuance of required licences and nods. Ethyl alcohol, a key raw materi...
23 Mar, 2020, 09.38 AM IST
Green nods waived for distilleries planning to hike ethanol productionThe decision will enable sugar mills to divert more raw material towards producing ethanol this season, helping them fight sugar supply glu...
10 Jan, 2020, 10.52 AM IST
Ponty Chadha’s Wave group headed for a splitUnder the separation plan the lion’s share of 64% of group assets in terms of value will go to Manpreet Singh Chadha.
24 Jul, 2019, 06.40 AM IST
- Allied Blenders & Distillers acquires Bengal-based Wales Distilleries
Allied Blenders & Distillers (ABD) today said it has acquired the Bengal-based Wales Distilleries for an undisclosed amount.
09 May, 2013, 09.56 PM IST
- Bacardi gearing to enter TN market
After playing hide and seek for a very long time, Bermuda headquartered Bacardi is finally entering the Tamil Nadu market.
28 Jun, 2010, 08.48 PM IST
State sugar mills look for bailoutMills have stocked up molasses in the hope of selling high.
18 May, 2010, 12.30 AM IST
- John Distillers uncorks Big Banyan range of wines
City-based John Distilleries, part of the Paul John Enterprise, is set to foray into the country’s premium wine market.
14 Jul, 2007, 02.57 AM IST
- Peter Warren’s Scotch is all about weather
He was born in a distillery and got married in a distillery, the latter by choice. A third generation distiller, Peter Warren, could claim ...
21 Apr, 2007, 01.14 AM IST