QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impactRising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India's consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to...
India plans Rs 35,000 crore highway asset monetisation in FY27The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has prepared a list of the highway stretches for monetisation with Haryana accounting for t...
Diageo India bets big on premium demandDemand for premium alcohol in India remains robust despite global challenges, says Diageo India's managing director Praveen Someshwar. Howe...
Karnataka rolls out new alcobev policy, distillers unhappyBengaluru has a new excise duty on alcohol-in-beverage. Prices are now set by producers. The government cut liquor price slabs to make drin...
Monika Alcobev FY26 revenue up 39% to Rs 310.36cr, Q4 PAT up 22% to Rs 22.3 crMonika Alcobev has announced a substantial profit increase of 22 percent for the March quarter of FY25-26. The company's revenue also saw a...
Quiet moves by corporate giant spark buzz in India’s alcobev and drinks industryIn a surprising turn of events, a prominent Indian firm is said to be eyeing the bustling beverage market. With a series of discussions inv...
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...
India-New Zealand FTA duty concessions under to help boost exports of single malt whisky: CIABCIndia's free trade agreement with New Zealand is set to boost Indian liquor exports. Duty concessions will make Indian single malt whisky a...
Sun Pharma deal structurally strong, debt the only overhang: Amit KhuranaMarket expert Amit Khurana offers insights on key corporate and regulatory developments. Sun Pharma's acquisition is seen as strategically ...
No decision yet on India unit listing; exploring strategic options to boost value: Pernod RicardFrench spirits giant Pernod Ricard has stated no decision is made on listing its Indian subsidiary. The company is exploring options to enh...
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...
Alcobev margins to drop 150–200 bps as glass bottle shortage drives up costs: CrisilIndia's alcoholic beverage industry is grappling with profit pressures this financial year. The skyrocketing costs of glass bottles, attrib...
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...
Sector rotation underway: 3 themes to watch for your portfolio, says Devang MehtaIndia's stock markets are experiencing a sector rotation, with consumption stocks like tobacco and alcobev surging after years of quiet. In...
How global liquor brands are choosing desi partners to tap India’s premium boomGlobal liquor companies are increasingly partnering with Indian firms to navigate the complex market and tap into its steady growth. Facing...
Asgard Alcobev completes acquisition of CMJ BreweriesAsgard Alcobev has acquired a majority stake in CMJ Breweries. This move makes CMJ Breweries a subsidiary of Asgard Alcobev. CMJ Breweries ...
Monika Alcobev’s Rs 166 cr IPO opens today. No GMP buzz ahead of launchMonika Alcobev, a luxury alcohol importer, will launch its IPO on Wednesday. The company aims to raise Rs 165.63 crore. The IPO includes a ...