Karnataka liquor volumes flat in H1 as beer gets three cheersKarnataka observed significant growth in beer sales, rising by 41% in the first half of the fiscal year. Indian-made liquor sales, however,...
06 Oct, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
The debate is settling, the business is moving. Time to look at a larger set? 9 sugar-ethanol ecosystem stocks for the watchlistA new fuel programme is not an easy thing to implement. And it sparks intense debate. Ethanol, for instance, has taken over two decades to ...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Colorectal cancer is rising in adults under 50 and is now their leading cancer killer; warning signs and risk factors younger people should knowColorectal cancer has now emerged as the top cause of cancer mortality among Americans below fifty years old. This trend starkly contrasts ...
20 Sep, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Devans expands beer footprint as costs squeeze marginsDevans Modern Breweries is expanding its beer business into new Indian markets. The company is also developing a premium spirits portfolio ...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Beer gets its buzz going as spirits market sobers upState-level tax increases hurt demand for spirits, with growth at only 2%; beer volumes jump 17%, led by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
05 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
The snack twist to India’s three meals a day has a ₹1 lakh crore hidden opportunityIndia's culinary habits are shifting, with a marked preference for convenient and health-conscious snack choices over traditional meals. Th...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
India’s beer boom is pouring beyond affluent cities and nightlife districtsPremium beer consumption is accelerating unexpectedly in India's rural and semi-urban markets. AB InBev is widening distribution of its mor...
03 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Coffee is not enough for America’s new caffeine rush, it ‘can’ be much more: Morgan StanleyEnergy drinks are increasingly replacing coffee for American consumers seeking more energy. Younger demographics are adopting energy drinks...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 24%US bond yields remain elevated, suggesting that the debt market expects inflation to move up. Now, if the risk-free returns indicated by th...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Storm in a wine glass: As climate change and young consumers reshape the wine world, can India take advantage?Global wine regions face climate challenges and declining demand. India's wine tourism is experiencing significant growth and expansion. Yo...
30 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Can Apple Cider Vinegar help burn belly fat? Here’s what experts want you to knowApple cider vinegar shows modest weight reduction and BMI improvements in some studies. However, research limitations and a retracted study...
23 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Acquired new tastes & distastes: India’s health warnings are loud. Its consumption habits are louderDespite health warnings, cigarette production surged 24%, while wine consumption rose 25% among the young. Conversely, production of fruit ...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
The ethanol story is changing. Is investing in the ecosystem the better way? 15 stocks across different market cap segmentsThe ethanol story started simply enough: Cut India's dependence on imported crude oil. It would save foreign exchange. Give farmers a new a...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.43 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
'Young people prefer better alcohol to high-volume drinking', says Diageo India MD Praveen SomeshwarYoung Indians are embracing premium spirits and cocktails, not abstaining from alcohol, according to Diageo India MD Praveen Someshwar. Con...
10 Mar, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Bottoms up! India outdrinks key global markets in growth, whisky leads the wayIndia has achieved the highest growth in total beverage alcohol consumption among 20 key global markets for the third consecutive half-year...
06 Nov, 2025, 02.29 PM IST
Indians lead global list for temporary alcohol abstinence: Report71% of Indians have temporarily paused alcohol consumption, topping the list among 15 countries. Health and wellness motivate this trend, e...
05 Mar, 2025, 12.54 AM IST